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"I was originally a Marketing major at Utah State University. After my freshman year at USU, I interned for Congressman Rob Bishop in Washington, D.C. for a semester. While I was there, I met Taylor Lundell, a fellow Aggie and new friend. Right after D.C. I left to Paris, France to serve an LDS mission. Upon returning from France, I found myself feeling like I needed to transfer to Utah Valley University and change my major to Communication, Public Relations. During my second week at UVU, I ran into Taylor in the library - I had no clue she had transferred too. She asked me to be on her editorial committee of PRSSA. I had no idea what PRSSA was, nor what I was getting myself into but I am so glad that I went for it.
It sounds super cliche, but joining PRSSA helped me find my niche at UVU. I found friends that are people-people. Involvement in the editorial committee gave me opportunities to write press releases and PR news stories, hands-on learning to build my experience. Taylor encouraged me to run for the executive board for her position as VP of PR and I was elected! From there, I was given the opportunity to represent UVU at the PRSSA National Assembly in Seattle.
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Meet KATE SIMPSON
I am currently serving as a Regional Ambassador for the PRSSA National Committee which has enlarged my perspective and connected me with incredible individuals all over the world. PRSSA truly has expanded my network and enriched my education.
I really could go on and on about PRSSA. It has given me opportunities to apply what I am learning in classes, to connect with amazing people, to travel all over the country and to enrich my life experience. It is one of the best decisions of and for my life."
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Twitter: @mkatesimpson || Instagram: miss_kate_simpson