I held the position of Programmatic/Content Development. It was in this role that I helped create and disseminate women’s public health information via various social media platforms such as Instagram and Inspire, conducted grant research, and participated in the development of the non-profit’s Theory of Change.
The Body Agency is led by inspiring and passionate women leaders, and it was a privilege to learn from them. This fellowship allowed me to grow in my independence and granted me the freedom to explore topics that I am passionate about. It provided the opportunity to see first-hand the development of a start-up non-profit and the many mechanisms that go into creating a successful organization. I highly recommend this position to students looking to advance their public health communication skills and get creative outside of the classroom setting. My advice to incoming students is that you will get out of it what you put into it, share your ideas with the team, and don’t be afraid to take the initiative on projects that fuel your soul!