Resume
Christina Mascarenas, M.A.
Education
University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
- M.A. Journalism: emphasis strategic communications: public relations, December 2020
Thesis: "The Role of Public Information Officers in Local Government"
(Classes completed)
J-7146: Strategic Communication Technique: Digital Identity
J-7200: Principles of Strategic Communications
J-7248: Media Strategy Planning
J-7250: Management of Strategic Communication
J-7252: Branded Strategic Storytelling
J-7254: Tools and Techniques: Visual Storytelling
J-7256: Intro to Public Relations
J-7270: Public Relations Writing
J-7301: Topics in Journalism: Event Planning
J-7434: Art and Mechanics of the Business Story
J-7448: State Government Reporting: Public Service Journalism
J-8000: Mass Media Seminar
J-8008: Qualitative Research Methods in Journalism
J-8038: Seminar in Communications Law
J-8044 Strategic Conflict Management
J-8100 MA Thesis Seminar
University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS), Colorado Springs, CO
- M.A. Leadership (SAHE) Student Affairs in Higher Education, May 2014 | Study Abroad: Ireland, Summer 2013
Colorado State University-Pueblo, Pueblo, CO
- B.A. Mass Communications, Dec. 2004 | Photo Editor and Reporter for the campus newspaper | TRiO SSS Participant
Relevant Experience
American Red Cross, Pueblo, CO
Public Relations Volunteer (01/17 - 08/18)
Work
Missouri Science and Technology (MOST) Policy Initiative
Public Relations Assistant/Content Writer (3/20 - 12/20)
U. S. Department of Agriculture: Economic Research Service
Pathways Public Affairs Student Trainee (6/20 - 9/20)
Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital, Columbia, MO
Pathways Public Affairs Student Trainee, Office of the Director (5/19 - 5/20)
University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
GTA, School of Journalism, (two classes) J-1000: The News Media: Journalism and Advertising in a Democratic Society & J-4160/7160 Social Media Foundations and Practice (8/20 - 12/20)
Public Relations Assistant, UM Graduate School (3/20 - present)
GTA, Novak Leadership Institute (8/19 - 5/20)
GA: Marketing Assistant, UM Libraries (02/19 - 8/19)
GA: Marketing Assistant, Dept. of Health Sciences (Bachelor of Public Health program) (08/18 - 5/20)
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Pathways Candidate, Denver, CO
Pathways Administrative Support, Facility Maintenance Services (FMS)/Safety and Occupational Health (02/18 - 8/18)
Colorado State University-Pueblo, Pueblo, CO
Student Success Program Coordinator/Advisor, TRiO Upward Bound (09/14 - 06/16)
SouthEastern Colorado History Day Coordinator, History Dept. (06/15 - 06/16)
University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS), Colorado Springs, CO
LIVE Leadership Program Coordinator, Office of Student Life and Leadership (09/13 - 05/14)
Assistant Mentorship Program Coordinator, Multicultural Office (08/13 - 05/14)
Celebrating Life Art, Pueblo and Colorado Springs, CO
Professional Photographer (01/04 – 01/14)
Professional Development
University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
- M.A. Journalism: emphasis strategic communications: public relations, December 2020
Thesis: "The Role of Public Information Officers in Local Government"
(Classes completed)
J-7146: Strategic Communication Technique: Digital Identity
J-7200: Principles of Strategic Communications
J-7248: Media Strategy Planning
J-7250: Management of Strategic Communication
J-7252: Branded Strategic Storytelling
J-7254: Tools and Techniques: Visual Storytelling
J-7256: Intro to Public Relations
J-7270: Public Relations Writing
J-7301: Topics in Journalism: Event Planning
J-7434: Art and Mechanics of the Business Story
J-7448: State Government Reporting: Public Service Journalism
J-8000: Mass Media Seminar
J-8008: Qualitative Research Methods in Journalism
J-8038: Seminar in Communications Law
J-8044 Strategic Conflict Management
J-8100 MA Thesis Seminar
University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS), Colorado Springs, CO
- M.A. Leadership (SAHE) Student Affairs in Higher Education, May 2014 | Study Abroad: Ireland, Summer 2013
Colorado State University-Pueblo, Pueblo, CO
- B.A. Mass Communications, Dec. 2004 | Photo Editor and Reporter for the campus newspaper | TRiO SSS Participant
Relevant Experience
American Red Cross, Pueblo, CO
Public Relations Volunteer (01/17 - 08/18)
Work
Missouri Science and Technology (MOST) Policy Initiative
Public Relations Assistant/Content Writer (3/20 - 12/20)
U. S. Department of Agriculture: Economic Research Service
Pathways Public Affairs Student Trainee (6/20 - 9/20)
Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital, Columbia, MO
Pathways Public Affairs Student Trainee, Office of the Director (5/19 - 5/20)
University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
GTA, School of Journalism, (two classes) J-1000: The News Media: Journalism and Advertising in a Democratic Society & J-4160/7160 Social Media Foundations and Practice (8/20 - 12/20)
Public Relations Assistant, UM Graduate School (3/20 - present)
GTA, Novak Leadership Institute (8/19 - 5/20)
GA: Marketing Assistant, UM Libraries (02/19 - 8/19)
GA: Marketing Assistant, Dept. of Health Sciences (Bachelor of Public Health program) (08/18 - 5/20)
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Pathways Candidate, Denver, CO
Pathways Administrative Support, Facility Maintenance Services (FMS)/Safety and Occupational Health (02/18 - 8/18)
Colorado State University-Pueblo, Pueblo, CO
Student Success Program Coordinator/Advisor, TRiO Upward Bound (09/14 - 06/16)
SouthEastern Colorado History Day Coordinator, History Dept. (06/15 - 06/16)
University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS), Colorado Springs, CO
LIVE Leadership Program Coordinator, Office of Student Life and Leadership (09/13 - 05/14)
Assistant Mentorship Program Coordinator, Multicultural Office (08/13 - 05/14)
Celebrating Life Art, Pueblo and Colorado Springs, CO
Professional Photographer (01/04 – 01/14)
Professional Development
- Missouri Association for Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing Summer Forum (2019)
- Women in Journalism Workshop. Reynolds Journalism Institute, University of Missouri (2019)
- National Public Affairs Academy, FEMA accredited (2017):
- “Go Live” (PITC402)
- “Advanced Social Media Strategy and Analytics” (SMDC302)
- “Spokesperson for Public Affairs Professionals” (MR500)
- Denver Digital Summit Series (2017)
- Denver Social Media Day Conference (2017)
- Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management: “G-290 Basic Public Information Officer training” (2016)
