My past few months as the
Marketing and Communications Intern at Susan G. Komen Southeast Wisconsin was
more than just going to fetch a grande non-fat no-whip iced whatever. In fact,
I never went on a coffee run, except maybe for myself when I needed a Monday
pick me up.
While
my passion for marketing began at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, I
was able to find another passion this summer, helping people connect to Komen
and its mission: a world without breast cancer.
Working
on several projects like, the After Party for the Cure, City in Pink campaign,
and tackling Komen’s social media outlets, allowed my passion for this cause to
grow. I witnessed this passion everywhere. From the excitement of Amberlea
booking another Kohl’s Conversation for the Cure event, to Nikki gaining
another Race sponsorship, the desire to bring about change in Milwaukee was
evident everyday. I quickly learned my decision to go pink and bring a little
testosterone to an office of five women, was so worth it.
Komen
has brought me valuable connections, brand and event marketing skills, and learning
what it feels like to really have a passion for what you do. While I may have
never witnessed a drive-thru window to grab that grande coffee concoction, I
witnessed the 15,000 faces that Komen inspired on Race day, and that made the
entire internship so worthwhile.
To
learn more about Komen Southeast Wisconsin head to: komensoutheastwi.org or
email: info@komensoutheastwi.org to discover available
internship opportunities.
