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Lindsey Aranson Current

MFA, May '25 in Film and Media Arts

“Lindsay Aranson may have had the title of intern during the summer months at Cortina Productions, but at times she felt more like a peer. Lindsey has a skillset and thoughtfulness that gave us the confidence to assign her tasks that surpass what is typically expected of an intern.- Nick Spiropooulos (Senior Video Editor, Current)

Maya Cederlund The Investigative Reporting Workshop

BA, May '25 in Journalism 

“She is diligent, responsible, and hard working -- contributing valuable reporting and research to a series of complicated projects, overseeing complex public records acquisitions and helping to track down and interview various journalistic sources. Maya's work has been excellend, and her presence in our newsroom has been a delight." - Wesley Lowery (Executive Editor, Investigative Reporting Workshop)

Annie Flowers FGS Global

BA, May '25 in Public Relations & Strategic Communications and Political Science 

"Annie is communicative about her bandwidth for new work, progress on projects, and desire to take on more substantive projects as time goes on.  We enjoy having her in the office and are looking forward to the rest of the semester." - Megan Idacavage (Associate Director HR, FGS Global)

Emilia Iannini Argyle Communications USA

BA, May '25 in Public Relations & Strategic Communications

“Emilia has been an invaluable member of our team since she joined Argyle in August. Her consistency, attention to detail, and agility prove her a dependable asset both when crises strike and when all is calm. Her ability to comprehend concepts at a fast pace will take her far. She seizes opportunities wherever they lie and serves as an example for how best to maximize every moment of an internship. ”- Sarah Tenner (Senior Account Executive, Argyle Communications USA)

Tess McArdle FINN Parters

BS, May '25 in Public Relations & Strategic Communications

“Since Tess joined us as an intern, she has quickly shown both her passion and knowledge of the highly specialized work we do across education policy and advocacy communications as well as her skill in executing various public relations assignments. ” - Kate Johnson (Partner and Senior Vice President, FINN Partners)

Alexia Partouche Agence France-Presse

BA, May '25 in Journalism

“Alexia played a key role in our post-debate coverage, designing Instagram carousels to explain the claims we debunked. Her post following the presidential debate is our top performing content on Instagram from September. I have seen her growing in confidence to pitch topics and look forward to reading the two fact-checks she is currently reporting.”- Marisha Goldhamer (AFP Deputy Head of Digital Verification North America, Agence France-Presse)

Sophia Romano The Kennedy Center

BA, May '25 in Journalism

“Sophia is always eager to learn, frequently asking questions, taking on new projects, and committing herself to whatever she’s been assigned. With her driven, curious nature, I know she’ll succeed in the field of communications. I’ve enjoyed watching her grow and hone her PR skills here at the Kennedy Center.” - Kate Wyman (Public Relations Coordinator, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts)

Jared Smith US Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe

MA, December '24 in Political Communication 

“Jared Smith has proven to be a responsible and diligent professional and a creative and effective communicator. He has brought energy and congeniality to work every day, forming meaningful relationships with other fellows and staff alike.”- Alanna Novetsky (Communications Associate, US Helsinki Commission)

Maria Tedesco The Durango Herald

BA in Journalism and Environmental Studies 

Maria Tedesco was the Congressional and Elections Correspondent Intern for the Durango Herald. She was selected as a Dean's Intern for Fall 2024. 

Anabella Torres Riester Influence

BA, May '25 in Public Relations & Strategic Communications 

“Anabella has consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a keen ability to deliver high-quality results. She approaches every task with enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. She has made valuable contributions to our brand journalism, media relations, and production work.” - Hannah Woulfe, (Account Executive, Riester Influence)

Mariana Trujillo Valdes The Wall Street Journal

BA, May '25 in Public Relations & Strategic Communications and Broadcast Journalism

“She demonstrated a willingness to dive in right from the first day, along with a strong work ethic and drive and a sense of curiosity. She helped shoot and edit a special feature series for the Olympics that was one of the most ambitious and fun projects our team has ever produced." - Megan Douglass (Deputy Social Strategy Editor, The Wall Street Journal)

Zachray Ye Icomera

BA, December '24 in Public Relations & Strategic Communication

“Zach exemplified remarkable professionalism, displaying impressive business acumen and outstanding email communication skills. His demeanor left a lasting impression on colleagues in the UK and Sweden, who were genuinely impressed by his conduct. Zach's forthrightness and honesty were refreshing. He consistently encouraged me to view tasks from multiple perspectives, ensuring we pursued the most effective strategies for delivering high-quality work." - Adriana M. Hemzacek (Marketing Director, Icomera)