Paige Folli
Hoboken
Summary
I am a Sophomore student at Boston College in the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences (MCAS), majoring in Political Science, minoring in Journalism and International Studies, and on the Pre-Law Track.
I am driven, hardworking, and ambitious and offer excellent communication skills, strong writing, and experience working with editorial work, social media, and digital technologies. I am passionate about politics, journalism, and broadcasting and bring my eagerness to these fields.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Newsletter Editor and News Writer
The Heights (Boston College School Newspaper)
09.2024 - Current
- Elected as Newsletter Editor to the 107th Board of Boston College's school newspaper, The Heights
- Published and continuing to write numerous articles about political lectures or events on Boston College's campus as well as current happenings in the surrounding town of Newton, Massachusetts
- Edit and produce a tri-weekly newsletter sent out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday recapping recent articles from The Heights and sent out to over 11,000 recipients
- Playing a crucial role in 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, separate and financially independent from Boston College and seeking to provide accurate, informative, educational, and entertaining journalism to students and the community at large
- Organize newsletters and optimize engagement using MailChimp technology
- Constant communication and multi-weekly meetings with either members or the entire board of The Heights in order to improve and progress newspaper
Board Member and Representative
Student Organization Funding Committee (SOFC)
09.2024 - Current
- Appointed to SOFC of Boston College, a committee of students and faculty advisors who make crucial financial decisions on the allocation of funds to clubs and organizations on campus
- Reviewing, researching, and interviewing leaders of organizations to better understand requests for funding
- Collaborate and communicate with other board members to make financial decisions
- Support campus clubs and organizations while simultaneously adhering to SOFC guidelines
- Align with the objectives, ideals, and principles of Boston College in order to represent the institution and better aid student involvement
Political Intern and Social Media Aid
Tom Malinowski for Congress
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Gained tangible political experience working alongside Representative Tom Malinowski, especially during community events
- Created engaging social media posts to enhance digital platforms and increase online presence
- Strengthened public support and voter engagement of Malinowski’s congressional campaign
- Actively worked with communities and voters to promote political awareness and participation
- Organized public events to increase fundraising and political support
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Journalism
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA05-2027
High School Diploma -
Blair Academy
Blairstown, NJ05-2023
Skills
- Strong Communication
- Exceptional Writing
- Driven, Ambitious, and Goal-Oriented
- Detail-Focused
- Experience with editorial work, digital design, and social media enhancement
- Passionate about politics, journalism, and current events
- Natural Leader
- Motivated and Committed
- Open-Minded
- Energetic and Extroverted
Published Articles
Written and Published articles for The Heights can be found here:
https://www.bcheights.com/archive.php/author/paige-folli/
or searching "Paige Folli" on bcheights.com
Certification
- Georgetown University Pre-College Summer Program and American Politics Course (2021)
- Brown University Pre-College Summer Program (Summer 2021)
- Global Leadership Adventures (GLA) Virtual Social Justice Internship with 20+ Hours of Community Service (6 week program from January 2021-February 2021)
Timeline
Newsletter Editor and News Writer
The Heights (Boston College School Newspaper)
09.2024 - Current
Board Member and Representative
Student Organization Funding Committee (SOFC)
09.2024 - Current
Political Intern and Social Media Aid
Tom Malinowski for Congress
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Georgetown University Pre-College Summer Program and American Politics Course (2021)
- Brown University Pre-College Summer Program (Summer 2021)
- Global Leadership Adventures (GLA) Virtual Social Justice Internship with 20+ Hours of Community Service (6 week program from January 2021-February 2021)
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Journalism
Boston College
High School Diploma -
Blair Academy
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