amanda leonard
Tour Guide, Office of Admissions at Franklin & Marshall College
scholar || student leader || seeking opportunity communications/press , government , issue advocacy
greeting ! name amanda senior government major franklin & marshall college . optimistic , enthusiastic , forward-thinking individual committed interdisciplinary thinking , collaboration , community-building . skilled developing innovative communication strategy raise awareness key issue , tell people 's authentic story , grow organization , ignite political social change . specifically interested tackling issue related education , racial justice , lgbtq+ right domestic global scale .
Franklin & Marshall College
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- Lead engaging tours of campus for prospective students and their families, follow-up via postcard and email
- Display strong public speaking skills and a thorough knowledge of campus activities, resources, and policies
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Tour Guide, Office of Admissions
Franklin & Marshall College
https://www.linkedin.com/company/franklin-&-marshall-college
- Collected and compared data from Government departments at the top 25 liberal arts colleges in the United States; built an extensive report for use in the Department’s annual review
- Redesigned the Department’s brochure for display in the Department office and at academic fairs for prospective and current students
- Maintained confidentiality regarding sensitive academic and departmental matters
- Answered the phone, greeted visitors, maintained office cleanliness
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Student Assistant, Department of Government
Franklin & Marshall College
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- Tracked attendance data for 550+ students of an urban, public elementary school, identified specific students to receive targeted support, worked 1-on-1 with six 3rd Grade students to create individualized attendance success plans
- Used Excel to create charts and graphs, analyzed attendance data, presented findings to school and district-level administrators
- Compiled income and household size data from 120+ families to support Washington’s partnership with Power Packs, a Lancaster-based nonprofit that provides weekly bags of food to support food-insecure families
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F&M Works Intern, School District of Lancaster
Franklin & Marshall College
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- Crafted digital content for Franklin & Marshall College's official social media platforms, including tweets, Instagram Story visuals, and DSLR photo/video
- Attended weekly meetings with supervisor and other interns to generate content ideas and execution plans
- Executed coverage of F&M’s annual Queer Visibility Week
Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area
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Social Media Intern, Office of Communications
Diplomatic Congress of Franklin & Marshall College
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- Manage all outward-facing communications for F&M’s central student government, including emails, website maintenance, and social media content
- Collaboratively plan campus forums focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Serve as a student representative on the Quality of Campus Life Committee and the Academics Strategic Planning Committee
- Interact regularly with F&M's president, senior administration, and student leaders
- Spearheaded the formation of a working group to address food insecurity on campus
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
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Communications Director
Pride and Less Prejudice
https://www.linkedin.com/company/pride-and-less-prejudice
- Designed print materials for distribution in 100+ elementary schools across the United States and Canada
- Read 60+ LGBTQ+ children's books, including new releases and older titles; curated "bundles" for distribution during the 2021-2022 school year
- Drafted press releases, emails, and outreach letters; strategized and crafted on-brand social media content leading up to PLP's annual virtual auction
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Development and Communications Intern
Sard Verbinnen & Co
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sard-verbinnen-&-co
- Served on public affairs, litigation support, and pro-bono account teams 
- Monitored and pulled media coverage for clients facing high-stakes crisis situations
- Created targeted media, events, and Congressional hearings lists
- Utilized Bloomberg, Factiva, Meltwater, and Politico Pro
- Devised a communications plan for a mock crisis surrounding a CEO's sudden illness
- Researched and delivered a firm-wide presentation entitled "Corporate Reactions to the Breach of the Capitol: How January 6th Impacted Political Giving"
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Strategic Communications Intern
Jones Family Farms
https://www.linkedin.com/company/jones-family-farms
- Served as a farm greeter, cashier & field supervisor at a well-known local establishment
- Assisted with agricultural, farm maintenance, and art projects
- Developed skills/knowledge in customer service, direct marketing, public speaking, effective communication, and sustainable agricultural and environmental practices
Shelton, Connecticut, United States
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Summer Intern
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Political Science and Government
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Franklin & Marshall College
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The recipients of this award are selected on the basis of outstanding academic achievement and potential for making a significant contribution to public life after graduation.
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Sidney Wide Public Service Internship Award
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Omicron Delta Epsilon Economics Honor Society
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Phi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society
One of 30 students selected from the sophomore class to participate in a biweekly leadership development seminar.
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Harwood Scholar
American Government
GOV100
Comparative Politics
GOV102
Intermediate French 2
FRN202
Intro to American Studies: Equality
AMS100
Intro to Economic Perspectives
ECO103
Intro to Economic Principles
ECO100
Media & Politics
GOV322
Race, Civil Rights & Social Change
CNX174
Global Justice
GOV352
International Politics
GOV130
Marxian Economics
ECO230
Pandemics in History
HIS372
Political Research
GOV250
Sociology of Gender
SOC305
The Congress
GOV309
Pennsylvania Democratic Party
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- Completed 30+ hours of phone banking, canvassing, and literature distribution in Lancaster, PA ahead of the November 2020 election
- Relayed information to voters regarding the Democratic Party platform and supporting Get Out the Vote efforts
Canvasser and Phonebanker
https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-lichtenstein-5b1127194
New York City Metropolitan Area
Diana Lichtenstein
Psychology and English Major at Franklin & Marshall College with an Interest in PR and Marketing
https://www.linkedin.com/in/allen-tompkins-539762200
Lancaster, PA
Allen Tompkins
Student at Franklin & Marshall College
https://www.linkedin.com/in/seymour-elizabeth
New York City Metropolitan Area
Elizabeth Seymour
Psychology Major at Franklin & Marshall College
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-durantine
New York, NY
Emma Durantine
Field Marketing Coordinator at MongoDB
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-skelly-91b105
Houston, TX
Michael Skelly
Founder and CEO at Grid United
https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-mehaffey-426592182
Lancaster County, PA
Allison Mehaffey
Store Director at Target
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-ben-131a851b9
Lititz, PA
Jerry Ben
Graduate of Franklin & Marshall College
https://in.linkedin.com/in/parth-junghare-62b9341bb
Mumbai
Parth Junghare
i am studying in IES Ram Krishna academy (want to become a scientist)at school
https://cn.linkedin.com/in/lydia-wu-562587181
Nanping
Lydia Wu
Nanping Yanping Donghe Household Items Co., Ltd. - Sales Manager
https://www.linkedin.com/in/caylie-privitere-995a601a6
Montclair, NJ
Caylie Privitere
Research Associate at EAB
https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-browne-20b0a917a
Pomfret Center, CT
Melissa Browne
B.A. in Environmental Studies and Public Policy
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-manifold
Dover, DE
Ashley Manifold
Biology | Research | Healthcare Administration
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-minard
Cambridge, MA
Kelly Minard
Recent Graduate of Franklin & Marshall College
https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-tippett-1465b4167
New Haven, CT
Caroline Tippett
Researcher Interested in Health Equity
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-ramsay-0207
Lancaster County, PA
Elizabeth Ramsay
Public Health and Sociology | Franklin and Marshall College
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-zhao-b77a9b165
New York City Metropolitan Area
Lynn Zhao
Graduate student studying advanced biomedical sciences
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maya-clark-119a591a7
Seguin, TX
Maya Clark
Animal Behavior Major and Environmental Studies Minor at Franklin & Marshall College
https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoey-arongino-32b7681aa
New York City Metropolitan Area
Zoey Arongino
Student at Franklin & Marshall College
https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-klei-723669186
Trenton, NJ
Allison Klei
Current conservation corps member at American Conservation Experience and aspiring environmental lawyer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-shetterly
Lancaster, PA
Grace Shetterly
Emerging professional in environmental studies, environmental justice, environmental policy, and Spanish
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-leonard-97710356
Carthage, NC
Amanda Leonard
RN-Clinical Nurse Educator
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Sydney, NS
Amanda Leonard
Manager at Aboriginal Affairs NSW
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Houston, TX
Amanda Leonard
Tournament Coordinator at Monterey Bay Invitational
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Providence, RI
Amanda Leonard
Staff Attorney at SouthCoast Fair Housing
Kappa Delta Eta Lambda- Franklin & Marshall
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Politics Careers
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