“In the eight years I've worked at CMU, Lindsay has helped me to connect with reporters at many news outlets so that I could share my expertise and bring attention and recognition to CMU. Specifically, Lindsay has taken the time and effort to stay in touch with her faculty members by calling, stopping by my office to chat, or sending e-mails to learn about what I teach and study. As a direct result of her coordination and efforts, I've had a series of television interviews on Michigan's NBC-affiliated morning news program, numerous articles in local newspapers (the Morning Sun and the Saginaw News), and an article that made the front page of the Life section of the Detroit Free Press and was widely disseminated online. Just recently, Lindsay arranged for telephone interviews that resulted in two articles on CNN.com in the same month! These articles were also widely disseminated online, as well. When your studies focus on human relationships and behaviors, it can sometimes be difficult to find the right media audience for that research. However, Lindsay took the time to talk with me, understand what it is that I do, and match my teaching and research interests with reporters looking for sources. As a result, I've enjoyed wonderful opportunities to share my research with a much wider audience than I had thought possible.” -- Lesley Withers, graduate coordinator and associate professor, Central Michigan University communication and dramatic arts department

“Lindsay is an outstanding writer with superior knowledge of grammar and news style. Her stories are clear, concise and compelling. She also understands the role of public relations planning and the importance of developing key messages targeted to specific audiences. She is an excellent team member in preparing marketing and promotion plans for events and programs. I have hired Lindsay twice for writing/PR positions and would not hesitate to hire her a third time if the opportunity presented itself.” -- Michael Silverthorn, director of marketing and public relations, Alma (Mich.) College

“I worked with Lindsay primarily dealing with confidential alumni information. She always handled this sensitive information confidentially and with integrity. I always found Lindsay to be very professional and well organized. She would be an asset to any organization.” -- Patricia Plumstead, director of development information systems, Central Michigan University development and alumni relations

“I serve as the advisor of the Clarkston High School Leadership Education and Development Program. This is a leadership training program that also serves as a service group for our school and district. We are building the future leaders of our community, state, and nation. Ms. Allen worked closely with us this year in our leadership training programming at the seven district elementary schools. Outside of her professional time and without requiring payment, Lindsay helped one of my students (bearing in mind we are two hours away from where Ms. Allen lives) create professional-level public relations materials and media contact packets for our event. This not only exhibited how generous and kind Ms. Allen is, but it also showed her commitment to helping others develop and grow. The press kit was well-received by the media. Our event was featured in three major metro-Detroit newspapers and even gained the attention of Channel 7 news in Detroit. The quality of this product and the giving nature in which Ms. Allen prepared it helped our success greatly. It also further validated the project for my students and gave the specific student she worked with a key glimpse of professional life. Lindsay is not only a talented writer, editor and designer; she is a teacher and facilitator. … Her ability to sacrifice and use her talents to enhance the experiences of others is exemplary. ... She embodies service, support, vision and spirit.” -- Aaron Dobson, teacher and leadership program advisor, Clarkston (Mich.) High School

“It was a direct result of her abilities that I am now recognized as an international expert in the field of sports gambling and, in addition to articles I have written, have been quoted in newspapers, magazines, radio, television and the Internet. ...Lindsay was able to use the newest forms of technology in order to highlight personal research agendas and programs we offered within our department by creating podcasts and video clips... Lindsay has leadership ability, a strong commitment to her profession and the unique ability to develop relationships with all groups of people.” -- Timothy Otteman, instructor, Central Michigan University recreation, parks and leisure services administration department

“Ms. Allen has worked to provide exposure to my research endeavors and has shown a remarkable capacity for distillation and dissemination of my complex research into formats compatible with the layperson’s ability to obtain such information from short clips in video and written materials. Ms. Allen has also evidenced a heightened level of commitment/perseverance, determination to succeed and ability to formulate and follow a plan.” -- Roschelle Heuberger, graduate coordinator and associate professor, foods and nutrition program, Central Michigan University human environmental studies department

“Over the years, I have observed Ms. Allen interacting and working with senior administrators, faculty, staff and students. I have been impressed with her poise, confidence, ability to put others at ease and the respect she demonstrates for all. Ms. Allen draws the best out of people and in a very positive way acknowledges their ideas and contributions. She is an excellent “team player” who knows when to lead and when to defer to others.” -- Bruce Roscoe, dean of students, Central Michigan University

“Ever since it was announced that Lindsay would be leaving the university, my faculty and staff have been bemoaning her upcoming absence and how detrimental it will be for the School (of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts). Her unfailing good will, high competence and great sense of humor will be missed by all of us. She is an expert public relations professional who blends skill and passion to the benefit of both the university and the media and other external organizations with which her office interacts. Although Lindsay came from ‘the print side’ she has come to know the electronic media, her personnel, and their peculiarities very well. If I had a vacant staff line, I would love to have Ms. Allen full-time (as an employee).” -- Peter Orlik, director, Central Michigan University School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts

“I’ve worked closely with Lindsay for quite some time now and have come to know her on both a personal as well as a professional level. ...Lindsay has made it a point to establish personal connections with faculty and staff members with whom she interacts. I can attest to the fact that this personal attention has made me much more willing to represent the university and promote my academic research. If it’s Lindsay who calls me, you can be sure I’ll take a few moments to type up some thoughts for a reporter’s inquiry or do a phone interview. Also, it’s important to note that Lindsay is incredibly effective in publicizing and promoting the research and expertise of the members of the School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts. Personally, my area of expertise revolves around media criticism. Others would look at this as a hindrance to promoting CMU. Lindsay was able to see the potential exposure my expertise could bring the University. Due to her support of my work, I’ve had the opportunity to represent CMU as a mass media expert on an international level. It’s my belief that this exposure not only increases top of mind awareness of CMU and BCA as the place to study mass media in the state of Michigan, but situates us as a leader in media education nationally.” -- Patricia Williamson, assistant professor, Central Michigan University School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts