Company/Employer:  Catalyst Media Factory

Title:    Summer Associate and student, Central Michigan University

Career: I’m currently a summer associate with Catalyst Media Factory, a Detroit-based Public Relations + Social Media firm for nonprofits, start-ups and small and growing businesses.  I work with the team to secure media coverage for our clients.  

Professional claim to fame: I’m currently the CEO of PR Central, Central Michigan University’s nationally affiliated on-campus public relations firm.  PR Central is a student-run public relations firm that provides students with hands-on opportunities to work with clients in a variety of fields ranging from non-profit to technology. Members gain portfolio pieces and the real-life experience of working in a public relations firm. I’m responsible for organizing and leading PR Central meetings, managing account executives and clients.  

Level of Education:  I’m a senior in the Integrative Public Relations program at Central Michigan University and a member of the CMU Honors Program.  I spent three weeks this summer in England and Wales for the course, “Intercultural Business Communication Abroad”.  It was an exciting adventure throughout the Southwest of England, as students investigated the role that culture and history play in the development of business processes. 

AWC Focus: I found out about AWC because Catalyst Media Factory works closely with the Detroit Chapter.  I’d like to get involved in the organization through networking and pre-professional opportunities.

 Personal: 

  • I’m from Downriver
  • I like to read, write and spend time with friends and family
  • Am actively involved on CMU’s campus and looking forward to a career in public relations
  • Am passionate about promoting children’s literacy and supporting victims of domestic violence