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Sophia Gillespie, ’23, Kent, OH, joined PBS Western Reserve as an associate producer where she works with the station’s art clients to create their underwriting spots that air on broadcast. She was the producer for the second season of the “City Centric” series, coordinating and conducting interviews with 36 individuals. Alongside that show, Gillespie served as assistant producer for the second season of “The World According to Polka,” another series, and she floor directed the annual educational studio shoot, “Everyday Writing with Coach Write.” She credits her experiences at Kent State with preparing her to assume and excel in her current position.