The Blur
For our next student social impact field trip, we’re off to Special Olympics, the world’s largest sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities. Students can expect to learn from members of the marketing and communications team about how they communicate their efforts to transform lives through the joy of sport, every day, everywhere.
RSVP required, space is limited. This event is exclusively open to current students within Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies students who are […]
More than 500 students completing their degrees in Georgetown University’s Division of Professional Communications have chosen to make an impact with their final Capstone project. Students have worked with nonprofits, government organizations, associations and responsible businesses to create sustainable communication strategies, together donating more than $10 million in pro-bono services.
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The impact of our signature Cause Consulting course has been experienced both in the classroom and in the community for ten years. During the semester, students work in account teams to provide integrated communication and marketing consulting services to social impact organizations, including nonprofits and socially responsible businesses.
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Chelsie Pope is the Multimedia Communications Associate at Venture Philanthropy Partners in Washington, DC. Chelsie is a Cause Consultant and recently served as the Class Coordinator for our Cause Consulting class. Chelsie graduated from Georgetown University’s MPS in Public Relations & Corporate Communications in 2015.
Center for Social Impact Communication: Thanks for taking the time to chat with us, Chelsie! To start, describe your career path and your current position.
Chelsie Pope: My career path has been a winding road, but […]
Lauren Kinsey Ackerman creates, promotes and manages cause marketing partnerships at Teach For America. As the director of cause marketing, she works with companies in an effort to strengthen Teach For America’s brand, create new and loyal ambassadors and generate income and diversify revenue. She is an alumna of Georgetown University’s masters program in Public Relations & Corporate Communications and holds a B.A. in English and sociology from Bucknell University. Follow her on Twitter @LEKinsey or LinkedIn to connect about cause […]
Ariel Durgana is a former Student Research Assistant for the Center for Social Impact Communication, where she provided key support on the Center’s priority initiatives–ranging from leading an impact-gathering project to supporting cutting-edge social impact research. Ariel is also an alumna of Georgetown University’s master of professional studies in Public Relations and Corporate Communications program.
Center for Social Impact Communication: Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you’ve ended up in your current position […]