Volunteer

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Volunteer

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

2024-Present | Chapel Hill, Durham, and Raleigh, NC

Participate in community service initiatives through Blue Cross NC, providing hands-on support to various North Carolina non-profits during dedicated volunteer events.

Community Literacy & Engagement

  • Book Harvest: Helped host a literacy event at the Raleigh Blue Cross NC Center by presenting storytime and leading interactive activities for children ages 0–5.
  • Marbles Kids Museum: Assisted with preparations for a large-scale event by packing attendee bags for children and families.

Facility & Resource Support

  • Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation: Contributed to a facility renovation project by painting hallways to help refresh the environment for residents and students.
  • Durham Rescue Mission: Assisted in the processing center by organizing and sorting community donations for distribution.

Health & Resource Distribution

Communications Committee Member

North Carolina Chapter, Public Relations Society of America (NCPRSA)

July 2021-December 2023 | Remote

Supported the chapter’s internal and external communications strategy to drive member engagement and event awareness across the North Carolina PR community.

  • Email Marketing: Managed the chapter’s email communications via MailChimp, overseeing the distribution of newsletters, event announcements, and professional development updates.
  • Digital Support: Assisted with social media management, including the creation of branded graphics to maintain a consistent visual identity across digital platforms.

Morrisville and Western Wake County Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Phone Bank Volunteer

North Carolina Democratic Party

October 2020 | Remote

Facilitated high-volume voter mobilization and strategic outreach during a critical election cycle to increase civic participation.

  • Strategic Outreach: Engaged in targeted community dialogue to assist voters in navigating the logistics of the voting process and developing personalized voting plans.
  • Data Integrity: Utilized digital outreach tools to track regional voter sentiment and engagement metrics, providing real-time data to campaign coordinators.

Mercury Awards Judge

Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)

October 2020 | Remote

Served as a professional adjudicator for the annual Mercury Awards, evaluating excellence in public relations and communications across the national market.

  • Strategic Evaluation: Audited complex PR campaigns and tactical submissions, scoring entries based on industry-standard criteria: research, planning, implementation, and evaluation (RPIE).
  • Subject Matter Expertise: Provided expert peer feedback on campaign effectiveness, creative execution, and alignment with stated organizational objectives.

Guest Experience & Events Volunteer

Marbles Kids Museum

February 2020 |Raleigh, NC

Supported operational excellence and community engagement for a high-traffic educational institution dedicated to early childhood development.

  • Public Engagement: Facilitated guest experience initiatives, managing crowd flow and educational interactions during high-profile museum events.
  • Event Support: Provided logistical and on-site support for special programming, ensuring a seamless and high-quality environment for families and stakeholders.

Event Promotion Coordinator & Caretaker

Second Chance Pet Adoptions

September 2016-2018 | Raleigh, NC

Managed community-facing advocacy and operational support for a prominent no-kill animal rescue, focusing on brand visibility and donor engagement.

  • Partnership Management: Coordinated monthly adoption and grooming events in collaboration with regional retail partners, acting as the primary liaison to the public and potential donors.
  • Brand Advocacy: Drove organizational awareness by educating the community on the mission of Second Chance, successfully facilitating donation collection and volunteer recruitment.
  • Operations & Care: Provided specialized care for sheltered dogs and cats, including medication administration, behavioral socialization, and health monitoring to ensure adoptability.

Second Chance Pet Adoptions is also where I adopted my dog, Oliver, in 2019.