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.

• In 2023, 68 campers attended, resulting in 40 applications and 10 enrolled students. In 2025, 63 campers attended resulting in 49 applications and 8 enrollments (so far)!

• Four consecutive years of hosting the Circular Innovation Challenge.

Marketing & Outreach

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

• Social media marketing produced 1,742 link clicks and 46,959 impressions with 4.73% CTR (‘25).

• Partnered with local & national platforms to reach over 80,000 Oregon families via newsletters and social (‘25).

• Postcard design and mailing to 14,000+ homes (yearly).

• 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).