nikaela smith

Promote public policy conversations by hosting events on campus for students to attend, learn, and debate -Plan with council members ways to engage students in policy discussions to help promote, strengthen, and preserve the foundations of a free society

* Scheduled and led tours of the Capitol to increase constituent relations and favorable views of the congressman * Conducted policy research for legislative staff to draft amendments in order to impact future legislation * Communicated daily with constituents through e-mail, telephone and written letters to answer pressing questions concerning legislation, insuring proper voter representation

* Created weekly social media content for the congressman’s Twitter and Facebook accounts regarding policy issues to build a positive public image for the congressman * Drafted a speech for the congressman to present on the House floor concerning foreign affairs in * order to be broadcasted to the general public * Reviewed press releases before being published to ensure accuracy and relevance * Attended 2 hearings and briefings a week on behalf of legislative staff to record pertinent information regarding foreign affairs and education

* Covered numerous hearings on Capitol Hill, roundtable coalitions and thinktank events on behalf of the client and wrote detailed memos increasing policy awareness * Contributed to the comprehensive guide for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), explaining how to serve students with rare disabilities * Compiled research and managed a client’s website by collecting data and updating information to maintain the website’s relevance * Collaborated with team members to identify and accomplish agency objectives in order to improve productivity

* Promote the image of BYU Marriott School of Business by highlighting student and faculty/staff * accomplishments, in addition to feature stories and events * Publish 4-6 articles a month that are distributed on school’s website, social media accounts, and in printed materials, including newsletters, annual reports, and magazines * Research and conduct interviews with faculty/staff, students, and alumni for feature content