Hey all HLK’ers! Welcome to session one of the 2022 Launchpad Program.

Meet the MoonWaHLKers. As the first (star ⭐) internship group to walk the moon, we’d say our week has been full of twinkling ideas, colossal exploration and out of this world collaboration.

Throughout week one, we (did I mention we’re the star interns?) are busy brainstorming, sharing google docs, and exploring the office while figuring out a hybrid - remote & in person - working experience.

Now that's one small step for HLK, but one giant leap for internkind. So, without further ado, let’s introduce ourselves!

Ashley Byer — Planner Intern

School: University of Georgia

What I’m Most Excited For: Getting in person experience!

Word to Describe Ourselves: Energetic

What I Would Miss the Most in Space: Microwave popcorn 🍿

Mallory Kimes — PR Manager Intern

School: Indiana University

What I’m Most Excited For: To get hands-on experience working with a team on impactful projects and having the opportunity to learn more from my mentor and employees.

Word to Describe Ourselves: Spontaneous!!!

What I Would Miss the Most in Space: Most definitely buffalo chicken wraps from Crazy Bowls and Wraps. (Or being able to shower with my Herbal Essences Coconut Water + Jasmine Shampoo and Conditioner 🤩)

Margaret Fitzgerald — Media Strategy Intern

School: University of Arkansas

What I’m Most Excited For: Learning more about this field beyond my college classroom!

Word to Describe Ourselves: Funny

What I Would Miss the Most in Space: I think I would miss gravity and doing things normally! 100%. 👩‍🚀

Erin Wunderlich — Account Manager Intern

School: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

What I’m Most Excited For: I’m most excited to work on real-world projects and gain valuable insight from the amazing industry professionals at HLK.

Word to Describe Ourselves: Imaginative

What I Would Miss the Most in Space: My cats! I love my fur babies 🥰🐱

Collin Clark — Social Communications Manager

School: University of Missouri-Columiba

What I’m Most Excited For: To work alongside such profound and educated individuals at HLK and to create new and exciting work through our projects.

Word to Describe Ourselves: Motivated

What I Would Miss the Most in Space: I would definitely miss golf and playing sports in space, no gravity would make those things a bit undoable. 🏌️‍♂️

Hunter Bickel — Copywriter Intern

School: University of Missouri

What I’m Most Excited For: I am excited to work on a full team.

Word to Describe Ourselves: Adventurous

What I Would Miss the Most in Space: Breakfast food 🍳🥞

Haley Hoffman — Art Director

School: University of Missouri–St. Louis

What I’m Most Excited For: Working on real projects that can make an impact and working with so many amazing people!

Word to Describe Ourselves: Dedicated

What I Would Miss the Most in Space: Watching my plants grow up! 🪴

Let’s get ready to blast off into week 1! 🌙