Communication News

Junior Kristen Brooks (center) is certainly enjoying her internship with Grow & Fortify in Baltimore, under the mentorship of Rebecca Dulka, the events manager, and Kevin Atticks, the founder of the organization. Grow & Fortify works with the agricultural and food production businesses and industries in Maryland.  Kristen has been working with clients, developing social media platforms, helping to plan events, and, in general, learning a great deal about wineries, breweries, and distilleries.

Senior Bradley Crumbacker has been interning with Salli Ward, who runs Wonderful Wardrobes, a collection of trunk shows for Doncaster Fashions.  From working with the company’s social media, to helping clients make clothing selections, Bradley has indulged his interest in the world of fashion through his mentor’s guidance. He has also been compiling a media kit for the company, and will be working on a presentation for professional clients.

Junior Emily Rosenthal (center) doesn't have far to travel to her internship site at Stevenson's neighbor, Gramercy Mansion, on Greenspring Valley Road. Under the able mentorship of Jennifer Sullivan (a former BizComm herself, in the photo on the left), Emily has been working on the marketing and communication side at the lovely B&B and event site. She's also spending some time at the 1840's Carrollton Inn downtown, another site owned by the Gramercy folks under the supervision of Kelsey Spriggs, another BizComm graduate (right). From event planning to communication and design, Emily has enjoyed learning about the hospitality industry.

Senior Kevin McDonough's love of community-based organizations and activist work led him to apply for an internship with Federal Hill Main Street under the direction of the organization's director, Hillary Chester. Kevin's work with the organization has included direct contact with the businesses of Historic Federal Hill, as well as lots of event planning experience, research, and work in development. Getting to know the historic area south of Baltimore's Inner Harbor has been exciting for Kevin as well.

Senior Kelsey Marden's love of writing led her to an internship with Jack Gilden, a professional writer, marketing expert, and businessman.  His current business, Divorce Circus, investigates and writes about issues pertaining to marriage, family life, and divorce. Kelsey has been gaining experience editing some of her own work under an exceptional mentor as well as learning what sets apart good business writing from mediocre. She hopes to land a career in writing after graduation.