Political Writing
Political Writing


Cassie Castro
BA in Political Science and Public Relations and Strategic Communication
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Cape Cod, Massachusetts
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774-251-1901
Aspiring Political Communicator
About
MY BACKGROUND
I believe that our most difficult challenges inspire us to produce the most groundbreaking and impactful work. When the odds are stacked against us, that is when we have the opportunity to shine. It is through this philosophy that I developed a dream to start a career that pairs my love for politics with my passion for effective and strategic communication. Living in Washington, D.C. and being at the center of so many important political and social events these past several years, I have watched the good guys fall short time and time again. I'm tired of losing. I want to bring my skills, passion, and knowledge to a winning team of fellow creators and strategists who want to see change in this world.
Education
WHAT I’VE LEARNED
2015–2019
American University – Washington, D.C.; Class of 2019
Bachelor of Arts; Political Science & Public Relations and Strategic Comm.
GPA: 3.48
Spring 2018
Study Abroad – Universidad Diego Portales, Santiago, Chile
Political Science, Comparative Politics
Experience
WHERE I’VE WORKED
May 2019–March 2020
Elizabeth Warren for President, Field Organizer
February 2019–May 2018
Porter Novelli, Public Relations Intern
September 2018–December 2018
Strauss Media Strategies, Public Relations Intern
2011–2015
Barnstable High School, Barnstable, MA, Class of 2015
April 2018–July 2018
American Corner, Coordinator/Intern
September 2017 2016–December 2017
National Immigrant Women's Advocacy Project, Intern
June 2016–August 2017
Associates of Cape Cod, Summer Marketing Intern
Skills & Languages
WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE
Microsoft and Google
Social Media Management
Writing
Research
Media Scanning Tools
(Meltwater, Cision, Factiva, Critical Mention)
Data Analytics
Graphic Design
Survey Implementation and Design
English
Spanish
Work Samples
WHAT I'VE DONE
Click one of the two categories below to see examples of my work in that area:
Courses
RELEVANT COURSE EXPERIENCE
Politics and the Media
Political Communication
Public Relations Writing
Public Communication Research
Political Research
References
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT ME
Noemí Enchautegui-de-Jesús, PhD
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Professor of Community Psychology at American University
Relationship: Noemí was my faculty advisor for the recent trip I led to the U.S.-Mexico Border.
Email: enchaute@american.edu
Phone: 1 (301) 312-7666
Pallavi Kumar
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Assistant Professor of Public Relations at American University
Relationship: Professor Kumar was my Public Relations capstone professor in the Spring of 2019.
Contact Info: Available upon request
Stephen Angelsmith
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Director of the Alternative Breaks Program at American University
Relationship: Stephen hired me as an alternative break leader and was my direct supervisor.
Email: sangelsmith@american.edu
Phone: 1 (202) 885-2684
Luna Berhane
Senior Account Executive at Porter Novelli
Relationship: Luna hired me at Porter Novelli and she was my direct supervisor.
Email: luna.berhane@porternovelli.com
Phone: 1 (585) 402-6032
Brendan O'Connell
Senior Account Executive at Strauss Media Strategies
Relationship: Brendan was a colleague that I worked with during my internship at Strauss Media.
Email: boconnell@straussmedia.com
Phone: 1 (301) 661-0022
Leadership
WHERE I SHINE
Alternative Break Leader to the U.S.-Mexico Border
Vice President of the American University Pep Band
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Interests
OUT OF OFFICE
Playing the saxophone and piano
Traveling with family
Drinking coffee
Watching Netflix
Spending time with friends and family