Kaitlyn Jerbi joined Parkside Athletics as the Graduate Assistant for Content Creation and Brand Management in August of 2026.
Jerbi assists with the creation of digital content, graphic design, photography, videography and brand management initiatives while helping tell the stories of Parkside student-athletes and programs across the department's digital and social media platforms.
She arrives at Parkside after serving as a student worker with the Carthage College Athletic Communications Office, where she created graphics and sport-specific promotional materials for nearly every varsity program. Her responsibilities also included media day production, social media photography, videography and game day content creation for Carthage Athletics.
In 2026, Jerbi was recognized as one of the top collegiate designers in the nation, earning 18 awards in the College Sports Communicators Publications and Digital Design Contest, including a third-place finish in the NCAA Division III Best Design Portfolio category.
Jerbi also gained professional experience during the summer of 2025 as a graphic design and video board operations intern with the Kenosha Kingfish. During her internship, she designed graphics for video board presentations, social media and promotional campaigns while assisting with in-game entertainment, marketing initiatives and game operations.
In addition to her collegiate experience, Jerbi has served as the head graphic designer for Genoa-Kingston High School Athletics since 2022, producing social media graphics, digital displays, t-shirt designs and annual branding themes for the school's athletic programs.
A native of Genoa, Illinois, Jerbi was a four-year member of the Carthage women's track and field and cross country programs while earning her bachelor's degree in graphic design and studio art. She was a Dean's List student throughout her collegiate career.
