Avery Faires '22

What are some skills/competencies (NACE) that you developed during your internship?

My communication skills were improved upon during my internship in that it was

necessary I sent clear and concise emails in order to gain traction with schools. It was also

important to have strong collaboration skills as we met weekly to discuss details and

logistics of the club, so it was necessary as a team to come to conclusions and problem

solve together..

How does this experience connect to your future career goals?

It definitely made me think more strongly about the Public Health career field considering

that it brings in many areas into an important cause. I became particularly interested in the

law and policy side of Public Health, as it is a very influential area that promotes change in

this field.

What advice would you give to other Holy Cross students?

Take advantage of every opportunity put in front of you. I encourage you to attend events,

go to office hours, say yes when someone invites you to Cool Beans, and participate in

things like the CIF. It’s hard to put yourself out there sometimes, but it pays off.