Meet the Team
Heather R. Huhman, editor and media relations
Heather R. Huhman, founder & president of Come Recommended, has more than a decade of public relations and marketing experience, specializing in media relations, content marketing, and social media. She is also a well-recognized career expert, an experienced hiring manager, and someone who has been in nearly every employment-related situation imaginable.
Heather knows and understands the needs of today’s employers and seekers. Her expertise in this area led to her selection as a contributor to Bottomless Briefcase, Business Insider, ForbesWoman, Glassdoor, Huffington Post, Mashable, Personal Branding Blog, Tech Cocktail, and Young Entrepreneur Council. She also formerly contributed to Campus Calm, CAREEREALISM, Career Rocketeer, Examiner.com, GenJuice, HR Communicator, Intern Advocate, Talent Culture, USNews.com, Wall Street Journal, and Yahoo!.
Additionally, Heather has been recognized by CNN/CareerBuilder for two years as a ‘top job tweeter you should be following,’ included in Monster.com’s ‘The Monster 11 for 2011: Career Experts Who Can Help Your Search,’ and is a member of the Young Entrepreneur Council.
Finally, Heather is the author of Lies, Damned Lies & Internships: The Truth About Getting from Classroom to Cubicle (Happy About, 2011) and #ENTRYLEVELtweet: Taking Your Career from Classroom to Cubicle (Happy About, 2010) and the e-books Attention Job Seekers: Your Search is at Stake! 9 Steps to Becoming an Expert Marketer & Getting Hired in Today’s Digital World (2011), 10 Years, 12 Jobs, 3 Careers: Lessons Learned from Taking My Career from Classroom to Cubicle to Penthouse (2010), Relocating for an Entry-Level Job: Why You Probably Have to & How to Do It (2010), Graduated, Unemployed & Un(der)insured: Why You Need to Stop What You’re Doing Right Now to Purchase Health Insurance and How to Pick the Provider & Plan Best for You (2010), and Gen Y Meets the Workforce: Launching Your Career During Economic Uncertainty (2008).
Heather has a master’s certificate in Internet marketing from the University of San Francisco and a B.A. in communication from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She resides in the Washington, DC area with her husband, dog and two cats. She is available to answer your questions or speak at your next event.
- Three words that describe Heather: Passionate, driven, enthusiastic
- Favorite sports team: Chicago White Sox
- What Heather likes to do when she’s not working: Although she works quite a bit, Heather does enjoy working out at the gym, spending time with her husband and dog, reading, and consuming news.
- Favorite quote: “Happiness does not come from doing what you want, but wanting what you do.” — Unknown
- What Heather wanted to be when she was younger: Vet or teacher
- Favorite food: Used to be pretty much anything with carbs, but the doctor says the answer is now turkey
E-mail | Twitter | Schedule a meeting with Heather
Marikaye DeTemple, client lead
Marikaye DeTemple, Come Recommended’s Client Relationship Director, has a B.A. in public relations, and an A.A. in business, with an emphasis in sports journalism from Penn State University. Prior to joining Come Recommended, Marikaye gained experience across a range of public relations and communications settings. She began with reporting and broadcasting for a local radio station, followed by experiences within nonprofit organizations, governmental and advertising agencies. As a client lead at Come Recommended, Marikaye loves the challenge and rewards of working with a dynamic team to ensure idea’s come to light.
When not on Skype, Marikaye can be found at the local soccer fields volunteering as a coach and serving as a board member. She believes in the effectiveness of using sport as a means to teach youth life-long lessons.
Marikaye resides in the Pittsburgh, PA area.
- Three words that describe Marikaye: Ambitious, passionate, caring
- Favorite sports teams: Pittsburgh Penguins, Penn State Athletics
- What Marikaye likes to do when she’s not working: Marikaye is a people person… most of the time! She enjoys trying new adventures and traveling with friends, but also likes to take that rare moment to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee outside in the morning, or a bag of popcorn and a classic movie on the couch. She also spends a lot of time with her dog Max.
- Favorite quote: “If you keep on believing, the dreams that you wish will come true.”
- What Marikaye wanted to be when she was younger: Children’s diabetes educator
- Favorite food: Anything Italian with a chocolate dessert to follow!
E-mail | Twitter | Schedule a meeting with Marikaye
Katie Farrell, editor and media relations
Katie Farrell, our Vice President, received her B.A.A. in integrative public relations and journalism from Central Michigan University. She is experienced in media relations, social media, editing, and content creation, among other things.
Katie started with Come Recommended as the media relations intern, started working as the public and media relations manager within six months, was promoted to director after nine months, and received her most recent promotion after a year and a half with the organization.
She currently resides in Okeechobee, FL with her fiancé and two dogs.
- Three words that describe Katie: Driven, friendly, creative
- Favorite sports team: University of Michigan Wolverines
- What Katie likes to do when she’s not working: When she’s not working, Katie enjoys browsing Pinterest for DIY projects, photography, traveling, and spending time with friends, family, and her dogs.
- Favorite quote: “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” – Harold R. McAlindon
- What Katie wanted to be when she was younger: Singer
- Favorite food: Chicken nuggets
E-mail | Twitter | Schedule a meeting with Katie
Morgan Glennon, content creator
Morgan Glennon, senior content creator, graduated summa cum laude from Rutgers University with a degree in Journalism and Media Studies. Since graduating, she’s worked at the second largest newspaper in Japan as a staff reporter assisting international correspondents in the New York bureau. She gained experience working in a fast-paced newsroom environment. She also gained production experience, having interned at The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and independent films. In her free time, she enjoys freelance writing on the topic of entertainment and television, with her work appearing on BuddyTV.com, Hello Giggles and The Huffington Post among others.
Morgan currently resides in New Jersey.
- Three words that describe Morgan: Ambitious, passionate, caring
- Favorite sports teams: Philadelphia Phillies
- What Morgan likes to do when she’s not working: Morgan loves to read, practice yoga and go to see live music. She enjoys playing armchair critic to her favorite television shows and spending time with family, friends and her dog.
- Favorite quote: “Facts are the soil from which the story grows. Imagination is a last resort.” – Dorothy Dunnett
- What Morgan wanted to be when she was younger: A writer.
- Favorite food: Any kind of Thai food.
E-mail | Twitter | Schedule a meeting with Morgan
Julie Mastrine, content creator
Julie Mastrine, senior content creator, received her B.A. in public relations from Penn State University. She has gained experience across a range of communication settings, including public relations, journalism, blogging, event planning, media relations, content creation, and social media.
Julie got her start as a reporter and promotions manager for PSU’s student-run newspaper, followed by various PR and social media internships. To date, Julie’s work has been featured in over a dozen media outlets. Along with writing, Julie is also passionate about politics and civic engagement, particularly social justice issues like women’s rights. She helps nonprofit organization Stop Street Harassment with its social media and blogging efforts.
Julie currently resides in State College, PA.
- Three words that describe Julie: Enthusiastic, passionate, motivated
- Favorite sports teams: Not a fan of professional sports, but loves to play soccer
- What Julie likes to do when she’s not working: Julie focuses a lot of her free time on civic engagement. She also loves hanging out with friends and consuming music, art and movies.
- Favorite quote: “I’m an architect of days that haven’t happened yet.” — John Mayer
- What Julie wanted to be when she was younger: Always a writer
- Favorite food: Any kind of seafood!
Nikita Patel, content creator
Nikita Patel, director, is a graduate from the University of South Florida with a major in mass communications (public relations) and a minor in business administration. Before joining the Come Recommended team in 2010, Nikita had the opportunity to work in multiple industries including travel and tourism, hospitality, and entertainment. Through those experiences, Nikita developed strong interests in both branding and product development. Those interests were the forefront of her decision to join the Come Recommended team.
Nikita currently resides in Chicago, IL.
- Three words that describe Nikita: Loyal, resilient, positive
- Favorite sports team: Manchester United
- What Nikita likes to do when she’s not working: When she’s not working, Nikita enjoys traveling as much as she can (getting new stamps in her passport is her favorite pastime), going to live concerts, filling her growing art collection, trying to say no to new shoes, and exploring her favorite city, Chicago.
- Favorite quote: ”When a resolute young fellow steps up to the great bully, the world, and takes him boldly by the beard, he is often surprised to find it comes off in his hand, and that it was only tied on to scare away the timid adventurers.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
- What Nikita wanted to be when she was younger: Artist
- Favorite food: Asian noodle bowls and chocolate cupcakes
E-mail | Twitter | Schedule a meeting with Nikita
Brittany Schlacter, content creator
Brittany Schlacter, content creator, graduated from Ball State University with a B.S. in public relations and a minor in fashion. During her time at BSU, she rose to the position of Assistant Director of Cardinal Communications, Ball State’s renowned student-run advertising and public relations agency. Prior to joining Come Recommended, she gained valuable branding, integrated marketing, public relations and social media experience by interning with agencies in Chicago, IL and Indianapolis, IN. She also led public relations and marketing efforts for the fashion events produced by Ball State’s fashion program.
She currently resides in Grand Rapids, MI.
- Three words that describe Brittany: Passionate, loyal, curious
- Favorite sports team: Any and all equestrian-related events and teams
- What Brittany likes to do when she’s not working: When Brittany isn’t working, she enjoys spoiling her pet rabbit, thrifting, sewing, frequenting fashion and style blogs, cooking, reading, horseback riding, and getting lost in Grand Rapids.
- Favorite quote: “You can’t wait for inspiration, you have to go after it with a club.” – Jack London
- What Brittany wanted to be when she was younger: An artist or vet
- Favorite food: Depends on the day! She’s usually craving seafood or Asian cuisine.
E-mail | Twitter | Schedule a meeting with Brittany
Kristen Wishon, social media and video production
Kristen Wishon, community & digital coordinator, holds an M.S. and B.S. in journalism with a concentration in public relations from West Virginia University (WVU). Prior to joining Come Recommended, Kristen gained public relations, editorial and promotional writing, and social media experience through several health & pharmacy-focused internships in West Virginia. Her graduate studies also allowed her to further develop her research and writing skills, writing an original thesis on the social media and traditional media tactics of the CDC. Through her writing and research, Kristen gained a love for all things PR and social media.
Kristen currently resides in northern West Virginia.
- Three words that describe Kristen: Driven, organized, creative
- Favorite sports teams: WVU Mountaineers
- What Kristen likes to do when she’s not working: When Kristen isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, yoga & weight training, reading, and exploring new places.
- Favorite quote: “Luck is where preparation meets opportunity.” – Seneca: Roman dramatist, philosopher, & politician (5 BC – 65 AD)
- What Kristen wanted to be when she was younger: Artist
- Favorite food: Give me a slice of pizza any day