Saints Talk<\/em>, a student sports podcast.<\/p>\nYork\u2019s gratification comes from seeing a job completed well, and nurturing growth\u2014whether in his students, or in an organization with which he consults on PR-focused efforts. Currently, he works with Make-A-Wish Foundation, Ameren, the Great Lakes Valley Conference, and the DNC.<\/p>\n
\u201cI value the diverse nature of my work,\u201d he says. \u201cI feel comfortable when I\u2019m working, but I get burnt out doing the same thing over and over.\u201d<\/p>\n
Prior to joining the faculty at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPthree years ago, York worked at a PR agency with high-powered clients like Nike and Pepsi. He began teaching as an adjunct, then moved into a full-time teaching role, but not before working on a presidential political campaign in 2008, where he shared his expertise on nonverbal communication skills.<\/p>\n
York, who is currently developing a class on the use of drones, focuses on innovation and technology in designing and implementing courses. Mentorship and real-world, project-based learning are also hallmarks of his teaching philosophy.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m driven to positively affect as many students as possible through active learning,\u201d York says. \u201cI enjoy seeing every student grow, and work with each one individually to guide them through classes, and second and third internships, right on through graduation.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP the \u201930 Under 30\u2019 Award<\/strong><\/p>\nThe 30 Under 30 awards recognize the future leaders of the region and the local business community. Honorees were chosen from a pool of 400 nominations by a panel of previous 30 Under 30 winners and the\u00a0Business Journal<\/em>\u00a0editorial board.<\/p>\n