Erica Hawley

| aspiring research & communication strategist |

With more than eight years in customer service and sales, I have a broad understanding of business operations and stakeholder relations. I am completing my final year in the public relations program at the University of Oregon and will graduate with a minor in business administration. My overarching goal is to help organizations and governments design campaigns or develop policies that build trust, maximize profits and create informed and engaged publics.

My interests lie in environmental policy, education, hospitality, health and fitness, public policy and the role of technology in today’s world. My academic research focuses on the development and use of digital communication tools, such as social media, blogs and online forums, along with the benefits they provide and the legal and ethical challenges they pose.

I find inspiration in the opportunity to gain and share knowledge about things that matter most to individuals and communities. My commitment to learning and development is evident in all aspects of my life. After graduation, I hope to work with an organization that shares this commitment and allows me the opportunity to promote a meaningful mission.