2024 YEP KC Spotlights! Introducing Anna McDonald Hello! My name is Anna McDonald, and I am a rising senior at Pembroke Hill High School. I am exploring possible majors for college, but am especially interested in business, marketing, and politics. This summer, I am interning at Kansas City G.I.F.T. (Generating Income For Tomorrow), a nonprofit that focuses its efforts on reducing redlining in the greater Kansas City area through uplifting businesses on Troost and Prospect Avenues through grants, business coaching, and legal council. During my time at the organization, I've been working primarily with Jackelyn Daniels and Cornell Gorman in the marketing department as we prepare for our upcoming gala and work to sell tickets and expand our reach. I've learned a lot about the psychology of marketing, and have expanded my graphic design portfolio significantly through designing multiple Instagram carousels and Facebook posts! I am extremely grateful for this opportunity YEP KC has given me. The program has taught me about everything from biotech to architectural engineering through numerous weekly visits to startups around the Kansas City area, and I have no doubt that I will utilize the knowledge I've gained this summer through my college career and into the professional world!
As always, great work Anna!
What an awesome summer experience!