Louise McDonald - New York University

In the fall of my junior year, I started the semester with the return of normalcy: classes were back at full capacity and most classes were held in person. Even though NYU had a strict mask mandate and testing policy due to the ongoing pandemic, as a full-time student, I aim to encounter new challenges, involving myself in activities from club athletics to academic leadership. I actively enjoy volunteering in my outside community through the “Champions are Readers” organization and opportunities through my sorority, Pi Beta Phi Rho, which has allowed me to engage with students and teachers in the local NYC community. Through my activities inside and outside of academics, I strive to be a leader in making a difference in my community while making new friends and lifelong memories.

When I am not in the classroom, the field, or roaming around the city participating in extracurricular activities, I am working. After my summer internship, I was offered a position as the Executive Assistant to The Chairman and CEO of The Luxury Marketing Council. Every day I participate in the organizational and operational management of internal team projects and communicate daily with C-Suite Executives to help build partnerships in leading luxury brands. With this opportunity through NYU, I have acquired skills in virtual platforms including Zoom, Mailchimp, Oomoji, G-Suite, HubSpot, Handshake, Dropbox, Authorize.net, Square, and Youtube. Working while in school has allowed me to develop my goals and refine my skillset alongside supportive mentors and inspiring leaders. This summer, I am looking forward to applying and participating in a collaborative internship environment of like-minded strategic thinkers ready to innovate.