The Bates Center at Lewis & Clark College

The Bates Center for Entrepreneurship & Leadership at Lewis & Clark College is an innovative hub that transforms liberal arts education into real-world impact.

Impact

Program Launch & Growth

  • Created & executed the first year of the Circular Innovation Challenge (CIC), a shark tank-like residential program for prospective students interested in sustainability, entrepreneurship, and Portland, Oregon

  • 68 campers attended year one, resulting in 40 applications and 10 enrolled students

  • Three consecutive years of hosting the Circular Innovation Challenge

Marketing & Outreach

  • Email campaigns to 11,000 prospective students/parents and 10,500 high school advisors

  • Social media marketing produced 1,742 link clicks and 46,959 impressions with 4.73% CTR

  • Partnered with local platforms to reach 2,000 Oregon families via newsletters and social

  • Postcard design and mailing to 14,000+ homes

  • Personal outreach to 75+ high schools nationwide'

  • Designed logo & branding

Hands-On Execution

  • Created and planned curriculum, logistics, and activities for campers

  • Served as lead RA for the programs inaugural year, managing 6 other RAs.

The Minor

  • Produced full Fall 2022 campaign including "Meet the Minor" kick-off event

  • Sold-out event generated 40 applicants—the most in The Bates Center's 14-year history

  • This momentum made it the most popular minor on campus 2022-2024

Ongoing Marketing

  • Social media content production & account management

  • Marketing materials highlighting classes, speakers, and events

  • OOH marketing (lawn signs around campus)

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