This summer, the Athens Foundation will be joined by two public relations interns from the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Maddie Stevens and Mary Quinn. They will be working on projects such as the newsletter, the web site and advancing social media efforts, as well as working closely with this year’s grantees.
In these videos, Maddie and Mary discuss their summer experience with the Athens Foundation.
Maddie chose to work with the Athens Foundation in order to learn about nonprofit organizations and their means of productivity. She has previous experience working as an intern for the American Red Cross in Boardman, Ohio and is considering pursuing a career with Limited Brands or participating in Teach for America. Maddie’s favorite thing about Athens is the welcoming atmosphere. “It feels like home to me, and I want to give back to the place that already has given me so much,” Maddie said.
Mary is looking to gain experience in her field through her time with the Athens Foundation. “I’m interested in doing PR for a nonprofit organization,” she said, and wants to partake in a career that allows her to help others. She also is excited about getting to know other Athens community members and learning more about the Foundation’s grantees. Mary has worked as an intern for the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board in Columbus, Ohio. She doesn’t have just one favorite part of Athens – she loves everything! “It’s so beautiful, and I enjoy becoming more involved in the community and seeing things beyond OU’s campus.”
The Athens Foundation is glad to be working with these two for the summer!
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