Sierra Searcy

Degrees

• B.A., Journalism, Michigan State University

Biography

Sierra Searcy is an award-winning journalist and strategic communicator from Detroit, with more than 10 years of experience in multimedia storytelling, digital content creation and media relations. She graduated from Michigan State University with a major in Journalism and a double minor in African/African American Studies and Environmental Studies. She has spent the majority of her career in television as a news anchor and reporter, making stops in Illinois, Iowa, Northern Michigan and Mid-Michigan.

She joined the MarCom team as a Web Communications Specialist in 2026. She is passionate about community building and connection, as well as highlighting disparities within marginalized groups. Searcy is excited to contribute her expertise and experience in communications and storytelling to UDM. In her downtime she enjoys writing poetry, reading, going to concerts and sunbathing at the beach.