
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)