Grace Feldman

Syracuse, NY | LinkedIn |  glfeldma@syr.edu | (203) 249‑4515

Education and Qualifications

Syracuse University – S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications / Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
B.S, Public Relations and Policy Studies| May 2028 | GPA: 3.81; Dean’s List (all semesters)

Relevant Coursework: PR Principles and Practice, Public Relations Research, Writing for PR: Media and Message, News Media and Diversity, Multimedia Storytelling, Elements of Law, Introduction to Graphic Design

Experience

Princeton-Blairstown Center | Communications Consultant- Remote                                                      Dec 2025 – Present

  • Manage 20+ monthly social media posts across Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, using platform analytics to drive a 30% increase in overall engagement.

  • Draft and distribute press releases, media pitches, blog articles, reports, and monthly e-newsletters supporting donor engagement and program recruitment.

  • Built targeted media lists and pitched feature stories to education and regional outlets.

  • Collaborate directly with executive leadership on communications strategy, campaign planning, and brand positioning.

Hill Communications (Syracuse University's student-run PR Firm) | Account Associate | Syracuse, NY.          Jan 2025 – Present

  • Princeton-Blairstown Center (Fall 2025): Produced and edited mission-driven YouTube videos and contributed to a team impact report analyzing performance metrics and recommending strategic communication improvements.

  • Interfaith Community Collective (Spring 2026): Created social media content and conducted a comprehensive brand audit assessing messaging, digital presence, and audience engagement to inform strategic positioning recommendations.

Freshman Intern                                                                                                                                                          

  • Supported campaign execution, partner outreach, and media relations for The Annietober365 Foundation and cause-driven clients

  • Assisted with event promotion and coordination, including a fundraising “Cycle for Survivor” campaign that resulted in a sold-out event.

Junior Executive Board - Women in Communications | PR Intern | Syracuse, NY                                                 Aug 2025-Present

  • Serve on the Junior Executive Board of a Newhouse-affiliated professional organization dedicated to uniting and empowering women, trans, and non-binary students in communications.

  • Assist with event planning, programming, and promotion to support professional development initiatives and workshops

  • Support partner communication and collaboration with campus organizations and guest speakers to expand program reach.                

The Up and Up | Community Ambassador| National                                                                   Jan 2026-Present

  • Contribute to national Gen Z research initiatives through listening sessions and bi-monthly “Reality Check” surveys.

  • Recruit and engage 10+ student participants to expand community representation.

  • Support social media amplification and strategic discussions during Ambassador Strategy Sessions.

  • Collaborate on youth culture research projects influencing media, political, and consumer trend reporting.

Additional Roles: Waitress (The Granola Bar), Administrative Assistant (YWCA), Camp Counselor (Mohawk Day Camp).

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)

  • Canva/Figma

  • Brandwatch, Google Trends, Excel, SPSS

  • Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, YouTube

  • Asana, Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite

  • Muck Rack Media Measurement Certified

ACTIVITIES

  • Delta Delta Delta (Sorority Member)

  • Crisis Communications Club (Crisis Consultant)

  • Public Relations Student Society of America (Member)

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