Meet your 2014/2015 Student Steering Committee!
Over the next few months, we will be posting profiles of CPRS Toronto’s 2014/2015 Student Steering Committee Student Representatives. Stay tuned for more!
Matisse Hamel-Nelis, Student Rep
Durham College, Public Relations Fast-Tracked
Welcome to the new student blog where we students will be giving our tips and tricks for success while sharing our experiences as we navigate our studies and break into the PR world. This is my first year being part of CPRS Toronto’s Student Steering Committee, but I have been a member of the organization since my first year of study.
Where are you from?
I live in Oshawa, Ont., but have lived all over the Toronto area.
What are you most excited for this year?
The Passport to PR event and opportunities to network with other students and industry professionals are what excite me most about this upcoming year.
Have you interned anywhere?
I have been working in the Communications and Marketing department at Durham College as a communications assistant for five months – learning the ins-and-outs of internal and external communications for a post-secondary institution.
What is your dream job?
My dream job would be working in communications for a college or university. The idea of helping build and maintain a school’s image while creating unique campaigns is something that fits perfectly with my love of public relations.
What do you do outside of school?
Outside the classroom and work I’m involved with the Children’s Wish Foundation, the Society of Media, Art & Design, and the Experience DC campaign at Durham College, which has given 15 students the chance to share their college experience through social media for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Tell us something random about yourself
I’m in love with minions from the movie Despicable Me. It’s a bit of a running joke now amongst my friends and family that whenever a holiday comes up, at least one person will add to the minion pile I have.
Find me on:
Twitter: @matissesays
LinkedIn
Personal blog: www.matissehamel.com
