ASC  Announces 2021 Summer Class of Public Engagement Trainees

For Immediate Release – June 10, 2021

New York, NY – New York-based strategic communications and public engagement PR firm Arch Street Communications (asc-pr.com and asc-remote.com) is proud to announce its 2021 class of Public Engagement Trainees. Continuing its recent growth, Arch Street Communications welcomed Kyra Wilkins, Claire Berg and Jasmine Wibisono. “ASC is excited to have its inaugural class of Public Engagement Trainees. We are so lucky to have found Kyra, Claire and Jasmine, and ASC is excited to help them harness their skills”, said Nora Madonick, founder and chief executive officer of the federal, state and regional prime and subcontractor. “We are beyond thrilled to see this talented group of young and insightful individuals learn, grow and thrive at ASC.”

Get to know ASC’s new class of Public Engagement Trainees:

Kyra Wilkins

Kyra Wilkins is a recent Salisbury University graduate with a degree in Communications. She enjoys public relations and creating new media strategies to connect with audiences. Previously, Kyra worked in public relations and news to produce engaging content for a variety of audiences.

“I am excited to join the team at Arch Street Communications and can't wait to learn more about media strategies that drive support for energy and transportation projects,” says Kyra. “With a background in communications, I look forward to contributing to ASCs' public engagement efforts to promote an environmentally sustainable community."

Claire Berg

Claire Berg is a second-year Master of Public Policy candidate at the University of Virginia Frank Batten School of Leadership & Public Policy. In June 2020, she graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Upon graduation from the Batten School, Claire plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Political Science. Her areas of interest include access to higher education, environmental justice and American politics.

“I am delighted to join Arch Street Communications this summer. As a public policy student, I am eager to apply the knowledge I have gained over the last year and further develop my research, public engagement and communications skills”, says Claire. “While at ASC, I look forward to learning more about the impact policy has on energy and transportation projects.”

Jasmine Wibisono

Jasmine Wibisono is a summer 2021 intern at Arch Street and a current graduate student at Bard College's Center for Environmental Policy. She is also a Coverdell Fellow, a fellowship that highlights her service with the Peace Corps in their Education sector. In addition, she was elected as the lead representative of a volunteer action committee. Before this, Jasmine worked in the renewable energy sector of a solar energy company. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology with a minor in Journalism from Stony Brook University.

“I am looking forward to working with the many incredible individuals at Arch Street, who make up a highly effective team,” says Jasmine. “I think it’s inspiring to be joining a woman-founded and women-led business. I hope to bring a fresh perspective on climate-related projects, innovations, and communications.”

About Arch Street Communications – Arch Street Communications is a New York-based women-owned and disadvantaged (W/DBE) strategic communications and public engagement company. ASC has worked at the intersection of infrastructure, energy, transportation, and economic development throughout its 28 years in operation, delivering shoulder-to-shoulder support to the public and private sectors, including state agencies, local municipalities, and federal agencies. The firm supports customers with strategic solutions that move major initiatives and engage markets to communicate about issues that matter to communities in a changing world: sustainability, mobility, energy, jobs, and the economy.

For more information, contact Michael Henrich at 914-821-5100 or Info@asc-pr.com.