CSUF Comm Week 2026

This panel is hosted by the AAC Club and consists of 4 panelists who all use AAC as their primary mode of communication. Our panelists include Dr. Tracy Rackensperger, Dr. Yoosun Chung, Kevin Williams, and Mateo Moreno, who will be discussing a variety of topics by sharing their insights and experiences, all centering our main theme of “Communicating Through Life: A Panel Discussion on Using AAC to Negotiate Various Life Events”. 

The AAC Club aims to address several barriers during events that have been hosted in the past, and this panel is no exception. We will be addressing the issues of social isolation and stigma, systemic exclusion in systems, and the limited exposure AAC users have to innovative formats and platforms. This panel is the culmination of the AAC Club’s speaker event series for the 2025-2026 academic year, “Nothing About Us Without Us.”

Panel members will be appearing remotely.

Hosted by Professor Lisa Erwin-Davidson, AAC Club

Bringing the newsroom to Cal State Fullerton, Telemundo 52 panelists will recount their academic and professional journey, navigating the newsroom as bilingual and Hispanic media professionals. Gain insight from notable professionals in the field, including eight-time award-winning news anchor Alejandra Ortiz, alongside four-time award-winning news producer Genesis Samayoa-Hildago, and the Vice President of News at Telemundo 52 Los Angeles, Mike Gaytán. 
Following the conversation, the hosts will open the floor for audience members to ask these professionals further questions about their experiences and ask for advice on stepping into the industry.  This event is open to all community members and will offer complimentary zero-sugar energy drinks thanks to our sponsor, El Jefe, so join us for a memorable event and learn what it takes to make notable contributions in a high-paced industry. 


Hosted by NAHJ and Professor Elise Assaf