Kathleen Chesnutt Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

- Conducted quantitative analysis and qualitative interviews in collaboration with the Media Cloud research team- Co-authored “A Multinational Computational Analysis of Hyperlinking in News,” published in Journalism Practice

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

- Teach 'Up2Us' sexual violence prevention workshops to first-year seminar classes and student groups- Guide students through curriculum surrounding sensitive topics such as consent, consent and alcohol, bystander intervention, and responding to incident disclosures- Engage students in topic discussion using motivational interviewing techniques

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

- Represented JwJ on the Massachusetts Education Justice Alliance (MEJA) Convening Committee- Drafted and distributed press releases to local media on behalf of Massachusetts Nursing Association demonstrations in support of local nurses on strike for stronger patient protections- Created a new partner and employee training presentation based on research about Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) standardized testing reform - Wrote and revised semi-annual reviews, including a biannual investor newsletter and a grant report for primary JwJ funding sources

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

- Planned and co-lead two Zoom conferences featuring global experts in privacy and health law as well as social justice advocacy and art - Wrote and scheduled daily tweets highlighting CLIC events, faculty, and relevant current events- Reported weekly to assistantship supervisor regarding tasks and work feedback, and maintained consistent digital contact through Asana, an online task management system

Blacksburg, Virginia

- Engaged over 500 campus community members in gender-based violence prevention and awareness programming using the Red Flag Campaign, a statewide informational campaign developed for college campuses, through various tabling and outreach events- Designed infographics, social media content, and advocacy posters for promotional and informational use by the Red Flag Campaign and Women’s Center using principles of accessible graphic design- Collaborated with university organizations and local businesses to increase public reach of informational materials

Blacksburg, Virginia

- Worked with incoming students and families during their summer orientation session- Organized and directed large groups of people through student ID registration processes- Shared student experience perspectives with parents and families, and advised them in room & board decisions

Blacksburg, Virginia

- Taught workshops aimed to educate students about signs of binge-drinking habits and create a healthier campus social environment free from alcohol abuse- Facilitated outreach programs on campus, informing students about social norms, peer pressure, and making safe personal decisions- Led student groups in workshops and counseled individuals in one-on-one meetings for strategies to safely navigate high-risk drinking situations

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Wrote and edited feature stories about local farmers for promotion in national, state, and local publications- Assisted in revision of news releases for both public and internal departmental audiences- Prepared video announcements and features for final release

Blacksburg, Virginia

- Developed and taught curriculum for 12 first semester Honors students centered around easing the transition to college- Advised students on the development of a four-year course of study plan meeting academic requirements, professional goals, and Honors diploma experiences and qualifications - Provided weekly feedback to Honors College advisor that included updates on students’ four-year plans, weekly lessons, and strategies for classroom engagement

Master Of Science - Ms, Media Advocacy

B.A. In Public Relations, Political Science; B.A. In Public & Urban Affairs

- Graduated May 2020, Magna Cum Laude - Overall GPA: 3.7/4.0 - Virginia Tech Honors Scholar

International Perspectives On Communication Study Abroad

- Engaged in international communication curriculum and experiences, ultimately completing two courses in Travel Writing & Reporting.