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CommCore Fall 2022 Associates Q&A

Join us in welcoming our 2022 fall semester associates to our talented team!

Welcome, Amber!

I am Amber Marx, a graduate student from The University of Brussels, where I study Strategic Communications and Digital marketing.

Three words I would use to describe myself:

Dedicated, curious and social

Why intern at CommCore?

I chose to intern at CommCore because I love seeing how each employee is passionate about their work and how they work together as a team. The team cares about their clients and strives to meet their communications goals. I am confident that the CommCore team will be able to guide me well during my internship. I am sure I will grow my communication skills and knowledge in crisis management thanks to their expertise in public relations, media training and crisis planning.

What are you most passionate about?

I am most passionate about meeting new people and I find it fulfilling listening to their stories. I am a very social person and connect well with others. I attach great importance to maintaining contact with my friends and family by calling them often or going out with them once in a while.

What is your favorite social media channel?

TikTok is my favorite social media platform. Although I don’t make videos myself, I can scroll on it for hours. I love the short videos that make me laugh and the funny life hacks.

What do you hope to get involved with at CommCore?

I hope to gain hands-on experience by attending CommCore‘s media or leadership training workshops to gain a better understanding of the skills and guidance needed to help an organization with their public relations and communications. I hope that this internship experience will provide me with a wealth of knowledge that will enable me to pursue a career in communications management or public relations in the future.

 

Welcome, Charlotte!

Charlotte Rubayita is an international student from Rwanda studying Political Science at Texas Christian University.

Three Words I would use to describe myself:

Ambitious, caring, and motivated

Why intern at CommCore?

I chose to intern at CommCore because it is the perfect fit for me. It is a place where I can learn and grow, and I am eager to learn. CommCore is a small company with significant feats which is perfect for my internship goal of getting hands-on experience with a highly intelligent and diverse team.

 What are you most passionate about?

I am most passionate about learning. I have always been studious, but in general, I have a keen eye for observation, I get very excited about discovering things, exploring new ideas, understanding cultures, how different languages function, communication styles, socioeconomic and political theories, etc.

What do you hope to get involved with at CommCore?

At CommCore I hope to get involved with various client projects by assisting the CommCore staff and consultants. I hope to acquire essential skills in crisis communications, network with the consultants and team members, and hone my research and writing skills.

 

Welcome, Kelsey!

Kelsey Schuster is a student at the University of Colorado at Boulder studying strategic communications with an emphasis in public relations, with a double minor in political science and sports media.

Three words I would use to describe myself:

Outgoing, hardworking, and reliable

Why intern at CommCore?

I chose to intern at CommCore because I was attracted by the diversity of their client portfolios, as well as their hands-on approach to communication training workshops. It is evident that each CommCore communications consultant is skilled in a wide range of industries. The opportunity to learn from each of them excites me. I am eager to learn more about the crisis communications and management industry and think that CommCore will give me valuable experience and tools to further my career.

What are you most passionate about?

I am very passionate about being outdoors with loved ones. Whether it’s playing at the beach or watching sports games at stadiums, I value quality time. Life is so busy these days, that sometimes we forget to stop and take a breath to see how beautiful it really is. I am excited to be in DC this fall to experience all the museums, monuments, and more importantly delicious food!

What is your favorite social media channel?

My favorite social media channel is definitely TikTok. I love seeing all different kinds of videos from cooking recipes to dances to funny stories all in one place. It consumes a lot of my time, which is admittedly not great, but nevertheless, I love it.

What do you hope to get involved with at CommCore?

I hope to build and maintain relationships with consultants, as well as get to sit in on media and leadership training workshops. I am committed to growing my skillset in the public relations and communications space. I think that researching different clients will give me a good foundation for understanding how each company differs with its goals, and how CommCore can help.