Our Staff
Rachel Bowen ('16, MSEd '20)
Director of Development
Rachel Bowen is the director of development at The Baylor Line. Previously, she worked in Baylor University’s advancement department, as well in other roles across the university. With a strong background in higher education and advancement, she is committed to building meaningful relationships and creating opportunities for transformative support. Rachel is a passionate lifelong learner, holding a Master’s in Higher Education & Student Affairs and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Higher Education. Rachel and her husband Evan are volunteer firefighters. She lives just outside Waco in Robinson, Texas.
Libby Claassen ('25)
Office Administrator
Libby Claassen is the office administrator at The Baylor Line. She is currently a senior, studying political science and Spanish, while also on the pre-law track. Libby plays for Baylor Lacrosse and is also a member of Zeta Tau Alpha. She is from Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
Hope Daughtry ('24)
Executive Assistant to the CEO
Hope Daughtry is the executive assistant to the CEO at The Baylor Line. Previously, she served as officer administrator. She is currently a senior, studying history. Hope has also worked as a hostess and server at Diamondbacks Steakhouse, a group fitness instructor at the McLane Student Life Center, and camp leader for Fuge Southwest. She is also a member of Alpha Chi. Hope is from Jacksonville, Florida.
Kourtney David ('22)
Editor-in-chief
Kourtney David is the editor-in-chief at The Baylor Line. She concurrently works as a research associate with Baylor’s neuroscience lab. Previously, Kourtney was a reporter for the Waco Tribune-Herald and a copy editor for the Baylor Lariat. Kourtney is the youngest person ever to serve as editor of The Baylor Line. She is from Springfield, Missouri. Kourtney and her partner Zachary live just outside of Waco in Robinson, Texas.
Lauryn Edwards ('25)
Marketing Manager
Lauryn Edwards is the marketing manager at The Baylor Line. She is a senior, studying fashion merchandising and public relations. Almost everything you see on The Baylor Line’s social media is possible because of Lauryn’s talent, creativity, and hard work. She is a member of Alpha Chi and was raised in Houston.
Jonathon Platt ('16, MA '19)
Chief Executive Officer
Jonathon Platt is the chief executive officer at The Baylor Line. He previously served as editor-in-chief of The Line from 2019 through December 2023. He graduated from Baylor with two degrees in journalism and has worked with many media organization, big and small, throughout his career. His master’s thesis was on how The Lariat covered the desegregation of Baylor’s campus. Jonathon hosts The Line’s flagship podcast, The Linecast, and regularly contributes profiles, history pieces, and news coverage. Serving as CEO of The Line makes Jonathon the youngest executive director of the oldest alumni organization in the greatest state in the union — a tagline his wife, Rachel Platt, says she will pay extra to fit on his headstone. Jonathon grew up in Kilgore, Texas. He and Rachel live just outside Waco in Clifton, Texas.
Rachel Ruth Tate
Community Engagement Manager
Rachel Tate is the community engagement manager at The Baylor Line. She has worked in sales, marketing, and community organization for over 10 years, working with companies from Aston Martin to Equinox Fitness to Unplug Meditation. She was most recently the director of sales and marketing at Hotel Herringbone in Waco. In her spare time, Rachel is a 200hr RYT, and enjoys teaching and practicing yoga locally at Yoga 8. She is a Dallas native and graduated from Southern Methodist University. She lives just outside Waco in China Spring with her husband Chip, a distiller and founder of Balcones, and their two children.
Saphiana Zamora ('22)
Chief of Staff
Saphiana Zamora is the chief of staff at The Baylor Line. She brings years of nonprofit work, including cultivating strategic plans, ensuring streamlined workflows, and leading initiatives that enhance operational efficiency while supporting the CEO. She is a Baylor Journalism, Public Relations and New Media graduate and has previously worked for both nonprofit and corporate marketing organizations. From working five jobs as a senior at Baylor to serving as a dependable resource for all staff, members, and key partners, Saphi is integral to success. She lives in Waco with her only son, Jase, and her partner Joseph.
