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How will tax reform affect your bottom line?
How will tax reform affect your bottom line?
By Amy Buckman
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These 124 companies have something in common with the Eagles!
These 124 companies have something in common with the Eagles!
By Amy Buckman
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Our staff did some work last year to identify shared core values. After surveys and focus groups we landed on the values Community, Integrity and…
Our staff did some work last year to identify shared core values. After surveys and focus groups we landed on the values Community, Integrity and…
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For all of us who wish we could go back and redo our college years, my daughter starts her freshman year at University of Delaware TODAY. Lucky her…
For all of us who wish we could go back and redo our college years, my daughter starts her freshman year at University of Delaware TODAY. Lucky her…
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We're feeling the #BackToSchool excitement! Check out what a few members of our senior team are looking forward to this year 🎒✏️
We're feeling the #BackToSchool excitement! Check out what a few members of our senior team are looking forward to this year 🎒✏️
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Experience
Education
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Northwestern University
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Activities and Societies: WNUR-FM, Communications Residential College, Daily Northwestern, Ballet
While receiving a combined Bachelor's and Master's in Journalism, I worked as a copy editor at the Daily Northwestern and continued to study ballet, which I began as a four-year-old.
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Activities and Societies: Merionite News Editor, Lower Merion Players Actor/Director, Girls Service League, Thespian Troupe, Prom Chair
News Editor of the Merionite, Actor/Director for LM Players, Thespian Club member, Prom Chair, Girls' Service League Member
Volunteer Experience
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Board of Trustees Member/Committee Chair
Main Line Reform Temple
- Present 9 years 6 months
Education
Board handles policy and fiscal decisions for 900-member religious congregation, including staffing searches, event-planning, fundraising, educational activities. Current chair of Asst. Rabbi Search Committee. Chaired committee to develop an innovative experiential learning curriculum for 3rd-4th graders. Served on Educator Search Committee and Marketing Committee. Chaired Publicity for 90th birthday celebration/fundraiser for Rabbi Emeritus.
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Board Secretary
Sean Hughes Memorial Fund
- Present 2 years 9 months
Education
Organized and facilitated work of steering committee of family friends, students, staff and alumni to select and raise funds for a memorial to the beloved longtime principal of Lower Merion High School, Sean Hughes.
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Membership Chair
PenSPRA (Pa. School PR Assoc.)
- Present 11 months
Education
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Board Member
Education Foundation for Lower Merion
- Present 6 years 7 months
Education
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Board Member
Lower Merion/Harriton Alumni Assocation
- Present 6 years 7 months
Education
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Board Member
Philadelphia Chapter of the Buoniconti Fund
- Present 15 years 9 months
Health
Organizing and MC'ing annual Raise A Glass for a Cure fundraising gala, including soliciting Silent Auction item donations, logistics and publicity. Event raises +/- $100,000 annually, making the Philadelphia chapter the most successful local chapter in the country.
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Board of Governors, Treasurer
Philly Ad Club
- 2 years 7 months
Economic Empowerment
The Philly Ad Club is a professional organization that promotes the interests of those in the field of Advertising. The Ad Club Foundation awards numerous scholarships each year to students interested in Advertising, Marketing and related fields, along with providing job-shadowing and mentoring opportunities.
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Secretary/Adbook Chair
Lower Merion High School Football Boosters
- 7 years 5 months
Children
Responsible for ad solicitation, accounting, layout and publication of Boosters' biggest annual fundraising project, which raises +/- $6000 annually. Also all correspondence and minutes for Booster meetings.
Honors & Awards
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PPRA PRoActive Community Service Award
Philadelphia Public Relations Association
The PPRA PRoactive Community Service Award honors a member of PPRA who dedicates their time to support the betterment of their community and as such, serves as an exemplary model of selfless service.
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Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame
Broadcast Pioneers
Inducted into the Philadelphia Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame for accomplishments over a nearly 30-year career in broadcasting.
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NSPRA Honorable Mentions
National School Public Relations Association
For video (LMSD virtual tour) and for print (Community Newsletter)
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PenSPRA Award of Honor (Publication category)
Pennsylvania School Public Relations Association
LMSD’s Community Newsletter, which is mailed two times a year to school district residents, was recognized by PenSPRA. Amy Buckman, writer/editor. Dan Capkin, design. Anna O’Hora and Byron Purnell, photography.
Languages
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Hebrew
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French
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Spanish
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Organizations
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Sean A. Hughes Memorial Fund
Secretary
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NSPRA
Member
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PenSPRA
Board Member, Membership Chair
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PPRA (Philadelphia Public Relations Association)
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Philadelphia Broadcast Pioneers
Hall of Fame Member
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Main Line Reform Temple
Board of Trustees Member
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Philly Ad Club
Board of Governors
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Congratulations, Mike! 🎉 6abc's President & General Manager Bernie Prazenica presented mike monsell with his 25th anniversary statue on Tuesday…
Congratulations, Mike! 🎉 6abc's President & General Manager Bernie Prazenica presented mike monsell with his 25th anniversary statue on Tuesday…
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This partnership exemplifies the positive change we can achieve when we come together with shared values and a common mission. THANK YOU, President…
This partnership exemplifies the positive change we can achieve when we come together with shared values and a common mission. THANK YOU, President…
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In Atlanta, and so grateful for the support of my family and friends as I received the James M. Dixon Foundation Award for Leadership in Alzheimer's…
In Atlanta, and so grateful for the support of my family and friends as I received the James M. Dixon Foundation Award for Leadership in Alzheimer's…
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ESSENCE has exclusively confirmed that former First Lady Michelle Obama will speak at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week. This…
ESSENCE has exclusively confirmed that former First Lady Michelle Obama will speak at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week. This…
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Historic moment! As one of the first content creators ever to be credentialed to cover the DNC I bring you this first look of the Convention Floor…
Historic moment! As one of the first content creators ever to be credentialed to cover the DNC I bring you this first look of the Convention Floor…
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I had the honor of introducing Lt. Gov. Austin Davis at the 4th Annual Convening of Black Mayors and Expo for Black Business. The event was hosted…
I had the honor of introducing Lt. Gov. Austin Davis at the 4th Annual Convening of Black Mayors and Expo for Black Business. The event was hosted…
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📣 Excited to share that WHYY won a National Edward R. Murrow Award today in the Excellence in Innovation category for our 2023 Elections Coverage…
📣 Excited to share that WHYY won a National Edward R. Murrow Award today in the Excellence in Innovation category for our 2023 Elections Coverage…
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Thanks Center City Business Association for tapping me in this week for a special interview with City of Philadelphia Council President Kenyatta…
Thanks Center City Business Association for tapping me in this week for a special interview with City of Philadelphia Council President Kenyatta…
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A huge thanks to all the Philabundance and The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation volunteers who together rolled up their sleeves to sort and repackage…
A huge thanks to all the Philabundance and The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation volunteers who together rolled up their sleeves to sort and repackage…
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