New Faculty and Staff in the BYU College of Fine Arts and Communications for 2025–2026

As the university heads into a new school year, the College of Fine Arts and Communications welcomes new faculty and staff. Since September 2024, 7 new faculty and 15 new staff and administrative employees have joined the college.

Faculty

New Faculty

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Cameron Babcock

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Jaclyn Brown

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Alexander Curry

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Rebecca Densley

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Neil Harmon

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Jocelyn Smith

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Jonathan Ventura

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Cameron Babcock | Department of Theatre and Media Arts | Visiting Faculty
Jaclyn Brown | Department of Dance | Visiting Faculty
Alexander Curry | School of Communications | Associate Professor
Rebecca Densley | School of Communications | Assistant Teaching Professor
Neil Harmon | School of Music | Assistant Professor
Jocelyn Smith | Department of Dance | Visiting Faculty
Jonathan Ventura | Department of Theatre and Media Arts | Assistant Professor

Staff

New Staff

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Jessilyn Peaslee

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Kamilla Perez-Castroman

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Candace Wilkinson

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Hailey Bates

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Joseph Phillips

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Mauri Staker

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Brenna Cooper

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Savannah Holmes

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Dean’s Office – External Relations
Jessilyn Peaslee | Senior Writer & Editor
Kamilla Perez-Castroman | Digital Media PR Coordinator

Advisement
Candace Wilkinson | CFAC Advisement Office Manager

Department of Art
Hailey Bates | JumpstArt Coordinator

Department of Dance
Joseph Phillips | Contemporary Dance Musician
Mauri Staker | Costumer

New Staff Continued

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Connie Broadbent

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Samuel Stevens

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Lawrence Wheeler

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Emily Yankura

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Ronnie Bishop

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Rachel Carr

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Asa Draney

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Department of Design
Brenna Cooper | Digital Technology Specialist
Savannah Holmes | Photo Lab Manager

Museum of Art
Connie Broadbent | Museum Educator
Samuel Stevens | Fabrication/Prep Asst. Manager
Lawrence Wheeler | Fabrication/Preparator/Specialist/Consultant
Emily Yankura | Assistant Registrar

School of Music
Ronnie Bishop | Music Dance Theatre Accompanist
Rachel Carr | Crew Coordinator
Asa Draney | Choral Administrative Assistant