Grace Underdahl

Phone: (503)-309-1117 Email: gunderdahl@zagmail.gonzaga.edu Current address: Spokane,

WA

www.linkedin.com/in/grace-underdahl
Education
Gonzaga University, Spokane WA
Bachelor of Arts May 2018
Major: Public Relations, Minor: Environmental Studies
Concentration in Leadership Studies
Study Abroad: Gonzaga-in-Florence, Florence, Italy Gonzaga-in-Zambezi, Zambezi, Zambia
Gonzaga Deans list Fall 2016, Spring 2017
Relevant Course Work
Strategic Communication, Public Speaking, Writing for Public Relations, Media law, Dynamics of Leadership,
and Intercultural Leadership

Work Experience
Telefund Caller for Annual Campaign | Gonzaga University September 2017 - Present
Calling hundreds of alumni, parents, quickly developing rapport, updating contact information.
working as a member of a team, and procuring monetary support when possible. campaign
Intern | Inland Northwest Land Conservancy July 2017 - Present
Helped developing marketing and advertisement through social media.
Helped develop campaign and ran event for annual fundraiser.
Organized easements and projects for accreditation
Financial Adviser Communications Intern Summers 2015 - 2016
Developed social media program, client relationships and personal professional & communication skills.

Service & Involvement

PRSSA: Public Relations Student Society of America October 2017 - Present
Philanthropy Chair member of the PRSSA Board
Previously Member of the Gonzaga Chapter PRSSA Association 2015-2916.
Freshman Orientation Leader Summers 2016-2017
Helped guide first year students through their first weekend at Gonzaga. Facilitated small group
discussions, icebreakers, and a comfortable environment.
Gonzaga-in-Zambezi May 2017 June 2017
Accompaniment and service learning trip, focused on cultural engagement through teaching business and
leadership classes to adults in the community.
English for Pasta January 2017- April 2017
Practiced Italian and English with Italian family in Florence Italy over dinner conversation.
Smile Mentoring Program January 2016 December 2016
Weekly mentoring with groups of students first through fourth grade playing games, crafting, and
encouraging positive engagement and behavior.
Campus Kids Mentoring Program September 2015 December 2016
Weekly one-on-one, mentoring with a local fourth grade student encouraging positive behavior and
academic success.
Academic Experience
Campaign | Public Relations September 2017 Present
Developing media kit and campaign plan for the non-profit Because There Is Hope.
Works on team with other senior Public Relations students to assist the executive director of the
organization in their promotions.
Environmental Sociology | Environmental Studies January 2016 April 2016
Developed and implemented food waste research project at St. Aloysius Montessori grade school
Conducted research at grade school, developed relationships with teachers and staff.
Created event to present findings to school board and children