Andrew Dean

Originally from New York, I moved to attend college in the nation's most opinionated city, Washington, D.C. By trade, I'm a public relations and marketing student but I've worked for a variety of people, doing a lot of different things.

Since 2009, I've been heavily involved with Becoming Visible, a photography project by Josh Lehrer that will thrust invisible homeless teens into the spotlight. I have conducted social media campaigns, written press releases, and pitched the story to journalists and media specialists. I've also co-written grant proposals and researched funding opportunities to support the project. Finally, I've been involved with the project's production by shooting on location and developing the cyanotype portraits. Josh has aimed his lens at a better society and I'm committed to his efforts.

While working at American University's GLBTA Resource Center, I planned an academic colloquium in D.C. that was noticed all the way in Boston and developed a marketing plan that successfully got more students interested in volunteering at office events. I also designed logos and graphics that the Resource Center continues to use as it creates a more inclusive campus environment.

In the future, I see myself working in social public relations for local businesses and non profit organizations. I have experience in this sector and want to continue to work for the greater good.