•Develop and execute outreach strategies via social media, email, and the NARUC website to extend the reach and audience of CPI resources and activities •Compile and publicize a biweekly newsletter distributed to over 1,000 members•Maintain and update NARUC CPI website and collaborate with external web coding vendor•Liaise with copyeditors and graphic designers to coordinate the publication of reports and other resources•Write press releases to publicize new reports and other resources•Use CRM to disseminate topical resources to appropriate audience lists•Collaborate closely with CPI events coordinator and program staff as well as the larger NARUC communications department

•Created communications material such as short and long-form stories and social media and website language to describe and publicize environmental and economic research conducted within the State of North Carolina through the Collaboratory •Tracked Collaboratory mentions in the media and compiled a weekly as well as an ongoing list •Helped create graphic and content layout for Collaboratory's first annual report •Created a personalized strategic communication plan for Collaboratory with other communications intern through background research, interviewing stakeholders, SWOT analysis, identifying target audiences and stakeholders, and producing primary messages, strategies and tactics for communicating the Collaboratory's work•Started Collaboratory podcast series with other communications intern, "Collaboratory Conversations"

•Addressed client’s goal to stay an industry leader and broaden audience reach by conducting industry research to identify areas of untapped potential to reach a younger more diverse audience•Conducted literature review to inform client on how its resources can be utilized to support K-8 children from all backgrounds in NC in mending learning gaps that occurred due to COVID-19 school closures •Created a prototype of an “Interactive Supplemental Education App” to reach a younger audience •Presented research findings and mobile app prototype to client

•Created content for Policy Update newsletter •Crafted policy-related social media post language for NCSEA's Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn•Conducted research on energy policy issues •Wrote a long-form report on the cost of clean energy in North Carolina •Drafted language for webpages/documents•Updated sections of the website as needed •Wrote blog posts bi-monthly•Assisted with policy-related press releases•Attended both communications and policy team meetings•Attended meetings with business association members

•Worked with a team to craft a campaign strategy to increase student enrollment, increase awareness and engagement of Kidznotes, increase donor base, and generate positive media coverage•Created a personalized public relations plan for organization based on Kidznotes target audiences and the campaign objective•Pitched final campaign idea to organization along with deliverables created including infographics, annual report design/layout and radio PSAs

• Conducted research to identify barriers to the adoption of climate change content within public schools • Explored available materials and determined which best aligned with applicable science education standards • Conducted interviews of high school teachers in North Carolina with a specific focus on rural and conservative counties where the acceptance of climate change science is below the national average • Conducted analysis of qualitative data and synthesized findings to identify common barriers experienced by teachers • Presented findings to client along with recommendations on how to effectively address barriers

• Lead weekly group meetings where members divide into various environmental justice focused committees • Planned and conducted fundraising events including “Party For A Purpose” in November of 2018 which raised approximately $3,000 for Hurricane Florence relief and Carolina Thrift’s Green Fund • Propagated partnerships with environmental non-profit organizations such as the Dogwood Alliance, the Center for Biological Diversity, and Sunrise Movement• Facilitated community education and outreach through events such as a speaker series on North Carolina industrial hog farms, a petitioning workshop partnered with the Dogwood Alliance, and an Environmental Justice 101 information session facilitated by Ph. D. candidate Diamond Holloman

•Monitored the safety of climbers and checked visitors into the facility •Educated visitors on the proper procedures for bouldering and auto-belay use along with teaching introductory courses that train the basics for belaying and climber safety •Checked gear such as harnesses, ATCs, and climbing ropes for safety

•Assisted with maintenance and development of plant collections and landscapes •Removed invasive plant species and assisted with plant reintroduction •Propagated native plant species •Assisted visitors: answered questions, gave directions, etc. •Completed online course on social justice and non-profit organizations while completing full-time internship, conducted and presented final project on internship site

• Managed the organization’s social media accounts • Designed handouts, posters, and pamphlets for various events • Created and developed the organization’s website