StratComm

I'm looking at MA Programs and government or non-profit sector (hence why American interested me!). My end goal is the interaction between politics and social justice, working either for a senator, a sub committee or an organization like WHO or Amnesty as a press director/Secretary. Leaning towards health in the private sector would be fine too, but also focusing on health in the non-profit sector (rapid response at Human Rights Campaign for example has been a job i've been drooling over). Basically intersecting the two. i have a wealth of comms experience but i want that degree and knowledge base of Strat Comm to help take me to the next professional level and be a heavier hitter. I strongly believe, esp now, communications is intersectional and you can't discuss health or justice, without politics, etc. Being able to balance those interactions, with the organizational mission in mind (and furthering progressive ideals in this increasing competitive dog-eat-dog world) is important to me. I've worked and love non-profits and their mission, but I know profit companies have not only a bigger budget, but harder hitters to push out non-profits and overshadow them. I want to be that heavy hitter for non-profits.

Hey all, I made a last minute(ish) shift in my goals and after talking it over with my current boss, I'm considering going into Strategic Communications. I'm in Washington DC and currently American, which has an Advocacy and Impact concentration, seems great for me. It's possible my work will also pay for 50% of the 1 year masters too. I'm curious if anyone is up for chancing me there OR give me some direction for other schools I should apply to (or maybe advice to secure my place there?). Even without it, American is my top school. STATs Male AA URM 26 (at time of application) Academics: Public Health with a Communications and History Minor GPA: 3.9 (ish), Comms Minor GPA: 4.0, History Minor GPA: 4.0 30 months of communications experience (14 months as a Digital Comms intern, 16 months as a Digital Associate for a National Political Organization) GRE: Verbal 158, Quant: 154, Essay: 4.0 Volunteer experience in communications, and on political campaigns, internships at several non-profits Americorps Member, Published short story author and essayist (3 total) Thank you all!