May 6, 2012
Its taken me rather long to recount of my experience of being one of the NYWICI Foundation scholarship recipients as well as attending the Matrix Awards 2012 at the Waldorf Astoria. Perhaps that’s the reason I titled this post "If only words were enough." So, in my attempt to relive the momentous...
May 6, 2012
When applying for a New York Women in Communications scholarship, I was asked to write about one person in the communications industry whom I admire and why. I have great admiration for several newscasters in the industry; however, Ann Curry is an ambitious woman who aspiringly displays her work as a journalist and who especially encourages...
April 29, 2012
My mouth dropped open as I stared at my computer screen in disbelief. I then looked to my left as I felt my cell phone vibrating on my desk at work. I picked up as Marie Ungaro confirmed what I had just read, I was a NYWICI scholarship winner. I hung up, calmly walked to the restroom and began to scream in happiness.
To be...
April 27, 2012
Some career advice is timeless, but when it comes from some of the best communicators of our generation–Ann Curry, Laura Desmond, Katie Couric, Barbara Walters, and Tyra Banks–it takes on a whole new meaning.
During the 2012 Matrix Awards, these women shared their knowledge, advice and a few anecdotes about what...
April 25, 2012
Networking was always a very scary word for me. I couldn't help but feel bitterness whenever a professor or advisor told me how important it was. How could I network? Networking was for wealthy Manhattan girls whose fathers could send their resumes to old Yale fraternity brothers. I am from a small,...
April 25, 2012
I remember a very specific moment when I was driving in the car Saturday afternoon on my way into the city for the Matrix 2012 Scholarship Sleepover. I looked around at all of the country scenery passing by and I thought to myself “Is this when my life starts changing?” After the past few days...
April 22, 2012
Every year, the New York Women in Communications, Inc. (NYWICI) foundation board awards scholarships to 17-20 female students who are actively pursuing a career in Communications, whether it is public relations, broadcast or print journalism, publishing, film, or radio.
Video edited by Grace Gavilanes, NYWICI Foundation 2012...
April 5, 2012
As a recipient for the New York Women in Communications Scholarship, I am thrilled to be part of a prestigious organization and to have support from women in the field of Communications.
I believe it is important to carry oneself in a presentable manner and to dress in professional attire. Included in the scholarship is a gift card...
April 3, 2012
While super model Tyra Banks is being honored at this year’s New York Women in Communications Matrix awards, this year’s scholarship winners also got the chance to strike a pose.
On Friday, March 30, I went to RGA studios near Times Square for my Matrix awards photo shoot. Wearing a little black dress I picked out from The...
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