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LAUREN BROWN
@Laurlita | LinkedIn | Lauren’s Blog
Lauren is a senior at Boston University and will be graduating in May. She is currently working full-time at Solomon McCown & Co. as a public relations intern for the real estate team. Last fall she studied abroad in Sydney, Australia, where she interned for Edelman and worked on digital and sustainability initiatives. She has also worked as a marketing intern at Cambridge-based marketing software company HubSpot and as a public relations intern for Harron & Associates in Boston. In her free time, Lauren enjoys writing for her personal blog, shopping and reading novels. She is a spelling bee veteran and would gladly challenge you to a game of Scrabble.
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DJ CAPOBIANCO
@DJCap | LinkedIn | DJ’s Blog
DJ is a Social Media Specialist at Mullen and a senior studying Public Relations at Boston University’s College of Communication. Born in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and raised in significantly flatter Albany, NY, DJ’s particularly interested in higher-ed, high-tech and entertainment marketing public relations (or anything that’s high-energy, authentic, innovative and personal).
When DJ’s not in front of his computer, he’s probably thinking about it: as a former Mac Specialist, he was a first-hand witness of the launch of Mac OS X Leopard and the original iPhone. Before he worked at the Apple Store, DJ was a ski instructor and worked with young and special-needs students throughout New York’s Capital District.
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AMANDA GRINAVICH
@agrinavich | LinkedIn | Amanda’s Blog
Amanda is a senior at Boston University. She is currently interning at SHIFT Communications and has also interned at Conover Tuttle Pace, Geisinger Health System and the Times Leader. Outside of that she has also created and run a public relations campaign for BU’s premiere hip-hop dance group, FUSION and served as account director for a PRSSA Agency client, PleaseDressMe. When she’s not working in PR she’s cheering on her hockey teams (Go Terriers! Go Pens!) and conversing throughout the socialsphere on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger & Posterous.
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ERIC LEIST
@EricLeist | LinkedIn | Eric’s Blog
Eric is a senior at Boston University and currently the New Media Intern Team Leader at TalentCulture. He has previously interned with the New York Giants, Mills & Company, Teambonding and 451 Marketing. When not studying Public Relations and Business, he’s an anchor and producer at BUTV10′s Inside Boston and VP of BU’s Public Relations Student Society. He also coaches a competitive public speaking team in Newton, MA and spends his free time experimenting in the kitchen.
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MARK NOLAN
@mahhkk | LinkedIn | Mark’s Blog
Mark is a senior studying Public Relations at the Boston University College of Communication. He is passionate about social media, sustainability, and video games — three interests which don’t necessarily mesh but coexist nicely together. Mark has interned at Topaz Partners, a public relations firm in Woburn, MA, and in the Sustainable Development department at Guardian News & Media in London. Mark is currently an Operations Manager at the BU College of Fine Arts Information Technology office, where his technology skills can roam free, and manages the video gaming blog GameKiq.com.
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MARIAM SHAHAB
@mshahab | LinkedIn | Mariam’s Blog
Mariam is a senior at Boston University’s College of Communication studying Advertising and Public Relations. She is currently interning at Rasky Baerlein Strategic Communications on the energy and environment team. Previously, she worked as a T-Mobile Campus Brand Ambassador, a communication liaison for Mayor Tom Leppert of Dallas’ 13th Annual Back to School Fair at The Reeds PRC and as a creative intern at mundayMorning Creative Group. She is particularly interested in how the digital world is evolving the relationship between brands and consumers. As a Texan, she often uses the word “ya’ll.” When she’s not online, she likes to admire affordable fashion and collect accessories.
