January 23 — Becca Thomas, Groundwork Ohio 

Becca is the Managing Director of Communications at Groundwork Ohio, a nonpartisan public-policy research and advocacy organization. In her role, she is responsible for leading the development, strategy and execution of Groundwork Ohio’s communications outreach.

Becca has a variety of communication experience. She has worked with nonprofit, agency, corporate and foundation communication. She started her career at Paul Werth Associates and has since focused her work on nonprofit and foundations. She graduated with a degree in Journalism, Public Relations from the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University. During her time at Ohio University, she was a member of PRSSA, account executive for imPRessions and a member of Alpha Phi Omega.

Key Takeaways

  • Ask questions.
  • Understand your work environment.
  • Learn from others. Find mentors and learn how they work.
  • Work within your strengths.
  • For interviews, practice makes perfect.

Connect with Becca on LinkedIn.

Lauren Reed is a senior at Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, where she studies journalism – strategic communication. She currently serves as Scripps PRSSA’s Vice President of Public Relations. Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn here and Twitter here!

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