Adelyn O’Connell

Resourceful professional in public relations, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in crisis management, media relations, and strategic communication planning. Excel in teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving to navigate complexities of public perceptions and messaging. Committed to fostering positive relationships between organizations and their publics through clear, effective communication strategies.

• Reading
• Outdoor activities
• Event planning
• Creative writing

• Fellow and Educational Guide, Civics Unplugged, 01/20 - Present: Engaged in an 8-week program focused on teaching and having discourse on Civic Engagement, Trainings on problem-solving concerns related to democracy, climate, technology, and human rights, Created a project to address corporate roles in the climate crisis, Supported other fellows’ civic projects through fundraising and participation, Lead two 8-week programs annually, Help fellows ideate and build projects, Execute sessions for building and managing non-profit organizations – focus on fundraising and marketing
• Writer, The Chronicle, 08/24 - Present: Reporting on events and news at Duke, Elevates my professional writing skills
• Interviewer, Duke Student Broadcasting, 08/24 - Present, Gaining proficiency in camera skills, Experience in broadcast journalism, Required content creation for Instagram Reels and short-form TikToks, Editing in Adobe Premier
• Dorm President, Council Co-President, Giles and Wilson House Council, 09/24 - Present, Mission is to create community within our dorm’s and QuadEx Connection (upper classman dorm), Organized 5 events in the first semester, Plan and lead meetings
• Chapter President, National English Honor Society, Peak to Peak Charter School, 08/22 - 05/24, Planned meetings and schoolwide events, Held writing workshops for club members, Created tutoring opportunities for club members and volunteered as a writing tutor for students in 6th-8th grade
• Vice President, Staff Reporter and Writer, Puma Paper, Peak to Peak Charter School, 08/21 - 05/24, Reported on community events within the school and local areas, Coordinated with local newspapers for guest speaker writing seminars, collaborations, and funding opportunities, Edited the paper and reviewed it with staff sponsor and principal
• Teaching Assistant, Peak to Peak Charter School, 08/21 - 05/24, Provided academic support to peers, Edited and graded assignments and papers, Helped teachers make lesson plans, Taught classes when there was a substitute

• Colorado State Seal of Biliteracy
• Compassionate Humanitarian Award
• Innovator of the Year
• Literate of the Year