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Rhonica Connor

@rhonicaconnor

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Mission-driven strategic communicator focusing on climate, media, and public advocacy.

Anguilla

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What I'm looking for

I seek a communications role where I can combine climate reporting, multimedia storytelling, and policy research to amplify community-centered solutions and grow professionally in a mission-driven organization.

I am a hard-working, mission-driven communicator specializing in strategic communication and English, with focused experience in climate reporting, public relations, and multimedia production. I have conducted policy research, produced field reporting and an individual documentary on climate impacts, and supported international client communications while amplifying messages across diverse audiences.

My background includes leadership in youth governance, managing social media and editorial review for a literary magazine, and hands-on audio-visual production. I bring strong AP-style writing and editing, Adobe Premiere Pro and Microsoft Office skills, and a commitment to detail, creativity, and community-centered storytelling to roles that drive impact for Small Island Developing States and environmental causes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

U.S. Policy and Communications Intern

Aequitas Global

Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 (2 months)

Conducted policy research and presented findings on the circular economy and second-hand clothing trade in Nigeria to senior executives; supported development of communication strategies and daily news reporting for UK Labour Party coverage.

Policy Research Communications Strategy Reporting Cross Cultural Communication

Student Associate

W&L Office of Lifelong Learning

Sep 2023 - May 2025 (1 year 8 months)

Produced book club content for a 15,000+ alumni network, maintained alumni records in Raiser’s Edge, and coordinated weekly with travel operators to keep records consistent.

Content Production Microsoft Office Data Entry Alumni Engagement Coordination

Student Reporter & Producer

Washington and Lee University (W&L)

Sep 2023 - May 2025 (1 year 8 months)

Led field reporting for the Reporting and Communicating the Climate Crisis course in Barbados, conducting dozens of interviews, producing an individual documentary on climate impacts, and coordinating AV operations for high-quality field reporting.

Field Reporting Interview Journalism Storytelling Research

Summer Intern

Shenandoah Literary Magazine

Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 (2 months)

Read and critiqued 50+ literary submissions to inform editorial decisions and managed the magazine's social media presence, including story timelines and author takeovers.

Content Curation Social Media Management Editorial Instagram X++

Opposition Leader

Anguilla Youth Parliament

Aug 2019 - Aug 2023 (4 years)

Elected representative who organized public forums, advocated policy improvements on youth, economic and environmental issues, and delivered speeches on legislative topics.

Public Speaking Advocacy Community Organizing Policy Analysis Event Coordination Leadership

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Washington and Lee University

Bachelor of Arts, Strategic Communication and English

2023 -

Grade: Major GPA: 3.9

Activities and societies: Reporting and Communicating the Climate Crisis in Barbados; W&L President's List; Shenandoah Literary Magazine (summer intern); Gilman Scholarship recipient; Johnson Opportunity Grant recipient; produced documentary and conducted field reporting in Barbados.

Pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communication and English with coursework in climate reporting, audio/visual production, public relations writing, and digital journalism; Major GPA 3.9.