Sisters Reaching New Heights!

     Hello & welcome back!! This week I am so excited to share with you all about some of the internships our sisters have received for this upcoming summer. From New York City to Seattle, our Beta Eta's have set the bar high with these incredible, life-changing opportunities they have awaiting them across the nation.
      Katie Sluman will be interning in the Communications department of the MLB in NYC, with her main focus being the All-Star Game, prompting her to do projects for this event throughout the whole summer. Katie is a Finance major minoring in Hospitality here at Florida State. Her main interest falls in the sports department, which inspired her to apply for this prestigious internship. Congratulations, Katie!!
     Another one of our sisters, Emily Malfitano, will also be interning in New York City starting this summer. Emily has accepted a merchandising internship with the Hudson Bay Company's Saks 5th/Off 5th Ave. This position will teach Emily about the buying and planning that goes on within a fashion brand, with buying consisting of employees marketing and negotiating on merchandise for their store based on what customers are already buying and upcoming trends, along with planning consisting of the pricing for these items. Emily was inspired to apply to this internship after going on a marketing trip with Florida State, giving her the opportunity to speak with employees who work for Saks. This internship not only consists of amazing work, but provides interns with housing at the NYU dorms, providing an affordable alternative to living in the big apple. Emily has said that she has always loved this company, influencing her to apply for her "dream job". We are so excited to watch you succeed as your dream becomes a reality, Emily!
     Ashley Thomas will be heading over to the University of Washington in Seattle to intern at their Autism Center for the Apex Summer Camp! This camp works to help children with both Autism and ADHD on their social and communication skills. Ashley is currently majoring in Communication Science Disorders in order to fulfill her dream of becoming a speech pathologist, specializing in Autism. This position will not only give Ashley experience in her field, but will give her the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of these children. We can't wait to see what you do, Ashley!
     Mallory Wilvert will be interning at The Club at Cordillera in Edwards, Colorado alongside the events coordinator, working to plan and host events at the country club. These events will include golf tournaments at the three different courses located at the club, along with large brunches and gatherings for both members and guests. When Mallory is not helping plan events, she'll be working as both a server and bartender at the many restaurants found within the club. Mallory is currently majoring in global club management, leading her to pursue this incredible position at The Club. Make sure to send invites to brunch our way, Mallory!!

Jessi Bonadurer

     Finally, our VP of Philanthropy, Jessi Bonadurer, will be continuing her internship at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, a law firm in Chicago, which she has been asked back to for the past two summers. Just this past summer she was promoted to Supervisor, causing her to oversee the work of all the other interns. Jessi hopes to one day become either a litigator or to do advocacy work for both women and individuals with intellectual disabilities, and this experience will definitely help her get there! We are so proud of all the amazing opportunities our sisters are taking advantage of this summer and can't wait to see the other internships more sisters acquire in the upcoming months!

Emily Malfitano

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Abbie Harris internship at JP Morgan Chase

This summer, our sister Abbie Harris will be interning as an Operations Analyst with JP Morgan Chase in Tampa, Florida!

"I am truly blessed to be given the opportunity to work with the biggest bank in America, and really learn from the best of the best. As an Operations Analyst, I will be working with a team of other interns as well as managers to solve many different business problems the company faces including but not limited to settlements, trade support, business reporting, and data analysis. Although I do not have my assignment yet, I will most likely be working in the Corporate and Investment Banking sector, working in Banking and Cash Management Operations. I can't wait to get started!"

Katie Campbell's Green Program Summer Internship

Our sister Katie Campbell has just received an internship with The Green Program over summer!

"The green program sends students overseas to either Iceland or Peru to participate in immersion programs dealing with issues like sustainability, renewable energy, and water management. I'll be taking classes at Reykjavik University, traveling to numerous clean energy facilities, and presenting a project at the end to the university."

Good luck Katie!

Senior Spotlight

This weeks senior spotlight is on Heidi Thomas! Heidi has worked so hard these past few months pairing new members with older sisters as mystagogues. All of her hard work paid off last Sunday during the big/little reveal. 

This spring, Heidi will be graduating with a degrees in Retail Merchandising and Product Development. Heidi worked for SPANX in Atlanta over the summer; she meet two other #AXO interns there! After graduation she will be applying for a flight attendant position, but Heidi's long-term career goals include becoming a buyer or visual merchandise coordinator for a large fashion company. 

Written by Megan Mollan, Publications Chair 2015

Senior Spotlight

Alpha Chi Senior Rebecca Epstein had the most amazing summer.

For three months, Rebecca was in Manhattan interning with EMW Music Group at Engine Room Audio. During her internship, she worked with well-known artists and advertising firms to write lyrics and music. She also performed voice overs for commercial advertising.

"Everyday I was surrounded by some of the most creative people in the recording industry that inspired me to write, record, and grow as a musician, artist, and individual," says Rebecca of her time in New York. 

After realizing how hard Rebecca was working and how talented she is, the company gave her the opportunity to write and record her own album. The album's single is called "Forever December" and will be out in just a few short weeks.

To follow Rebecca's bright future in the music industry, follow her official instagram Raemusicofficial.