Welcome to section two of the summer 2020 pandemic problem solvers (AKA Launchpad interns). After one week, we have been pushed to think, and think fast. It’s a roller coaster of zoom meetings, shared google docs, and margarita nights for this crew; however, while not ideal, we are making the most of this work-from-home experience as a team!

Meet Team Acuity. We chose this name to guide us while we use this experience to passionately pursue our vision; or if you’re fancy, like us, our acuity. Follow us each week as we carry out HLK’s mission to be curious, thoughtful and brave.

3-2-1 It’s time for take off, folks!

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**Art Director**

Hi everyone! My name is Anna Dodson, and I am the art director intern. I've lived in St. Louis, specifically in Webster Groves, all my life, and I just recently graduated from the University of Alabama. I'm excited to be working at HLK with my fellow interns! My VISION for life is to leave the world a better place and help those around me. I want to make people feel good about themselves and what they can achieve.

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**Media Strategist**

Hello, my name is Drew Sundet and I’m currently studying at Maryville University. As we get settled into our new roles here at HLK, we are learning and experiencing so much. My VISION ties closely with many things we see in our current, socially distanced, work-from-home environment. Although not by choice, this new way of working, and working well, demonstrates once again the power of technology. As we move towards an ever more digitized society it is heartening to see that we are still able to connect and form relationships with new people despite our physical distance.

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**Account Management**

Hi there! I'm Gina Gerstenecker and I'm currently working on my Master's Degree in Strategic Communication Journalism from the University of Missouri and plan to graduate May of 2021. I enVISION myself working in Account Management at an agency (HLK?? *wink wink*) in the near future. I also see myself being a loving dog mom that not only has a passion for my work and my pets, but also for my family, friends, and exotic herbal teas (crazy, I know).

Hi everyone! My name is Lilly Touchette and I am a recent graduate of Mizzou. I majored in Journalism with an emphasis in strategic communication and received a minor in psychology. My VISION, career wise, is to continue my passion in social media and capitalize on the power it holds in our world today.

On the weekends you can find me exploring new restaurants in St. Louis (I have a list of over 100 that I recommend), hanging out with friends, or eating chipotle while watching The Office for the 4th time. I can’t wait to see what the next few weeks has in store!

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**Brand Planner**

Hi, I'm Supreet Bhangu and I currently attend Mizzou. My VISION and hope for this internship is that I come out with a real world experience and insight on how the advertising industry works, while also being able to make memories with my amazing team. So far, this internship and HLK has helped me do just that. It has only been a few days, but I already can't wait to learn so much more and continue working with all the incredible people at HLK.

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**Copy Writer**

Hi there! My name is Natalie and I am a rising senior at the University of Mississippi majoring in integrated marketing communications with a specialization in visual design. My VISION for this internship is to learn as much as I can from the wonderful people at HLK and produce work that not only our client can be proud of, but that our team can be proud of! In regards to my future career, I aspire to become a creative director or the manager of a creative branding team one day. I am thankful for this opportunity and am looking forward to what the next few weeks have in store!

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**Content Strategist**

Hi friends! My name is Anna and I am a senior at Concordia University Chicago with a double major in business marketing and strategic communication. Looking forward, I envision myself pursuing a career that allows me to push creative thinking and impactful concepts, while talking to as many people as I can along the way. In my free time, you can find me running, gardening or on an adventure to find the best views! Can’t wait to grow and learn with my fellow interns here at HLK!