Friday, June 14, 2013

THE COUNCIL WELCOMES THALIA YUNEN


by Thalia Yunen, Communications Intern, The Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling


Hi everyone! My name is Thalia Yunen, and I will be interning in the Mass Council’s Communications Department this summer and fall. I’m excited to start developing a new strategy to promote the Council’s 24/7 helpline (800.426.1234), as well as creating content for and promoting the Council’s various social media accounts (e.g. Twitter, Facebook, Blog).
Helping people and their families, not to mention military families, is something that is very important to me as I am a self-proclaimed “Army brat”: I’ve lived in New Jersey, Puerto Rico, Germany, Oklahoma, and Florida (Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood, and Coconut Grove). My past experience of working with the National Guard Infantry of Hollywood, Florida, inspired me to apply for an internship with the Mass Council. In high school, I started a club called Embrace-A-Soldier. The goal of this club was to establish a connection between students and the military. Students then had an opportunity to either learn what it’s like to be in the military or be able to actively thank soldiers for fighting for our country. We hosted events such as beach runs, visits to the infantry, a military ball, and other events to engage students with members of the military. After this experience, I knew that I wanted to work in public relations when I graduated college.  

I’m currently a Junior at Suffolk University majoring in Public Relations and minoring in Women’s Studies and Sociology. In high school I played basketball and ran track. Being from Florida I’m naturally a Heat fan, but ever since I’ve lived in Boston, I’ve (not so) secretly started rooting for the Celtics. 

With that said, I’m ecstatic to be interning here at the Mass Council, and I value this opportunity!
 

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