Casey Harrison

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    Member Board Of Directors

    Pattern Magazine

    - 1 year 1 month

    Arts and Culture

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    Board Member

    Indiana Fashion Foundation

    - 2 years 1 month

    Arts and Culture

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    Rev Engagement Committee Member

    IU Health Foundation

    - Present 2 years 7 months

    Health

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    Chair of the Pinnacle Awards

    Public Relations So

    - 9 months

    Education

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    Mentor

    Pass the Torch for Women Foundation

    - Present 4 years 7 months

    Empowering women to lead with purpose.

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    Member Board Of Directors

    ProAct Indy

    - 9 months

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    Since 2010, ProAct has been helping urban youth build solid foundations based on relationships and service to help address poverty and education. We had an innovative idea: empower youth. Give them the tools and mentorship to give their service to the community. In doing so, students gain confidence and build their abilities. But an idea is only as good as its execution. Corporate citizens and community leaders are the heartbeat of ProAct. These are the civil-minded individuals who create…

    Since 2010, ProAct has been helping urban youth build solid foundations based on relationships and service to help address poverty and education. We had an innovative idea: empower youth. Give them the tools and mentorship to give their service to the community. In doing so, students gain confidence and build their abilities. But an idea is only as good as its execution. Corporate citizens and community leaders are the heartbeat of ProAct. These are the civil-minded individuals who create opportunities for our youth to prosper. They are the mentors who encourage ProAct’s students to shine. They are today’s leaders giving guidance to tomorrow’s future!

  • Steering Committee Member

    Hamilton Southeastern Schools GAK Initiative

    - 5 months

    Education

    Hamilton Southeastern Schools received a one-time, four-year grant from the Lilly Endowment of a little more than $2.1 million as part of the Endowment's Comprehensive Counseling Initiative for Indiana K-12 students. The grant includes elements to boost social-emotional learning, academic advising and college and career readiness for HSE students. The steering committee meets monthly to help guide planning at each individual school. The committee also serves as a liaison between the school's…

    Hamilton Southeastern Schools received a one-time, four-year grant from the Lilly Endowment of a little more than $2.1 million as part of the Endowment's Comprehensive Counseling Initiative for Indiana K-12 students. The grant includes elements to boost social-emotional learning, academic advising and college and career readiness for HSE students. The steering committee meets monthly to help guide planning at each individual school. The committee also serves as a liaison between the school's counsel who will help make decisions that reshape guidance and counseling services in that school moving forward.

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    2017-2018 Class Member

    Hamilton County Leadership Academy

    - Present 7 years

    Social Services

    The Hamilton County Leadership Academy (HCLA) offers participants a unique way to meet and get to know key leaders in our community. Building relationships is an invaluable part of the Leadership Academy experience, and the year-long programs included educational curriculum coupled with a meaningful service project.

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    Community Volunteer

    Meals on Wheels America

    - 4 years 8 months

    Social Services

    Monthly, I represent the City of Fishers delivering meals to clients located in Fishers and surrounding communities.

  • Board Member

    Fishers Freedom Festival

    - 1 year 10 months

    Arts and Culture

    Appointed by the City of Fishers, I serve on the Board of the Fishers Freedom Festival. The nonprofit organization is most commonly known for their annual Fishers Freedom Festival located in Fishers, Indiana. The festival is almost 30 years old and kicks off Fourth of July celebrations in the Fishers community. As the festival expands in the Nickel Plate District the partnership between businesses, community organizations and the City of Fishers is sure to strengthen in wonderful ways!

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    Guest Panelist at 5th Annual Student/Employee/Alumni Conference

    IUPUI

    - Present 9 years 5 months

    Education

    For my fifth consecutive year, I was included on a panel discussion at the IUPUI Department of Communication Studies Communication Conference to share my experiences as an undergraduate student and graduate student. Also, I was able to shed light on how my academic experiences enabled me to apply my education in real-world settings, thus leading me down my current career path.

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    City of Fishers G.I.V.E. Committee

    - Present 9 years 7 months

    The City of Fishers G.I.V.E. Committee represents a group of city employees that seek to make a difference by getting involved in our community. Each year, an organization is selected as the recipient of one year's worth of fundraising efforts. By fundraising at community-wide events, the G.I.V.E. Committee is able to help the organization not only benefit financially, but to also gain exposure in our community. G.I.V.E. also strive to engage community businesses in our fundraising efforts…

    The City of Fishers G.I.V.E. Committee represents a group of city employees that seek to make a difference by getting involved in our community. Each year, an organization is selected as the recipient of one year's worth of fundraising efforts. By fundraising at community-wide events, the G.I.V.E. Committee is able to help the organization not only benefit financially, but to also gain exposure in our community. G.I.V.E. also strive to engage community businesses in our fundraising efforts through various sponsorship opportunities.

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    Guest Speaker on the Graduate Alumni Panel

    IUPUI

    - Present 10 years 5 months

    Education

    Sat in on a panel discussion at the IUPUI Department of Communication Studies Communication Conference to share my experiences as an undergraduate student and graduate student. Also was able to shed light on how my academic experiences enabled me to apply my education in real-world settings, thus leading me down my current career path.

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    National Member

    PRSA

    - 3 years 3 months

    Education

    The Public Relations Society of America, based in New York City, is the world's largest organization for public relations professionals. The Society has nearly 32,000 professional and student members. PRSA is organized into more than 100 Chapters nationwide. I am currently a participant in the Hoosier Chapter.

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    Guest Speaker

    Purdue University

    - Present 11 years 7 months

    Education

    Hosted as a guest speaker at Purdue University to discuss small group communication in today's workforce to undergraduate students.

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    Bell Ringer

    The Salvation Army

    - 1 month

    Poverty Alleviation

    Volunteers to ring the Salvation Arm bell before Christmas to raise money for their Bed & Bread Campaign.

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    Volunteer

    Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana

    - Present 12 years 11 months

    Poverty Alleviation

    Assisted in the packaging of food items for those in need.

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    Volunteer

    American Diabetes Association

    - Present 14 years 4 months

    Health

    Assisted with the registration for the 2010 Step Out Walk to Fight Diabetes.

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    Development Committee Member

    WE Brunch Indy

    - Present 1 year 7 months

    Civil Rights and Social Action

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    Blog Chair

    PRSA Hoosier Chapter

    - Present 8 months

    Education

Honors & Awards

  • 2021 IN Community Award Recipient

    Indiana Fashion Foundation

    The Community Award recognizes an individual that has exhibited a deep passion for and dedication to supporting the mission of Indiana Fashion Foundation. The recipient of this award is one who has consistently provided opportunities, connections, and/or resources to aid in the building of the organization and the community it serves.

  • Best and Brightest Finalist

    Junior Achievement of Central Indiana

    Indy’s Best and Brightest was created by Junior Achievement of Central Indiana to recognize up and coming talent and the next generation of leaders in our community. Indy’s Best & Brightest finalists serve as excellent role models to JA students and youth in our community. I was selected as a finalist for 2020 Best and Brightest Class of Media, Entertainment, and Sports.

  • Hamilton County Leadership Academy Graduate

    Hamilton County Leadership Academy

    The Hamilton County Leadership Academy is a leadership development program that identifies and prepares informed leaders of the community. Program participants are brought together by their commitment of time, energy, expertise, and their desire to be involved in Hamilton County. Participants must apply and be selected to participate in the year-long exploration of municipal government, community challenges, and innovative, problem-solving conversations and simulations.

  • City of Fishers 2017 Vibrant Employee of the Year

    City of Fishers

    Nominated by fellow Fishers' employees, I was selected by the City of Fishers' leadership team and Mayor Fadness as the city's 2017 Vibrant Employee of the Year. This award was bestowed upon me for my commitment to employee engagement, creating a more collaborative community, and excelling in my role as the assistant director of public relations.

  • Outstanding Research Award for Graduate Paper

    IUPUI Department of Communication Studies

    IUPUI Department of Communication Studies nominated and selected me as the recipient of the 2014 Outstanding Research Award for Graduate Paper for a work I wrote titled Twitter: Business Consumer Communication. The award was in recognition of a paper that I wrote during a quantitative research methods course and evaluated how age, gender and computer competency influenced a consumer's willingness to engage in dissatisfaction with a business through the social media channel, Twitter. The…

    IUPUI Department of Communication Studies nominated and selected me as the recipient of the 2014 Outstanding Research Award for Graduate Paper for a work I wrote titled Twitter: Business Consumer Communication. The award was in recognition of a paper that I wrote during a quantitative research methods course and evaluated how age, gender and computer competency influenced a consumer's willingness to engage in dissatisfaction with a business through the social media channel, Twitter. The research was called both, "timely and comprehensively" explored in the letter of congratulations.

  • Outstanding Alumni Award

    IUPUI Department of Communication Studies

    IUPUI Department of Communication Studies nominated and selected me as the co-recipient of the 2013 Outstanding Alumni Award due to my commitment to furthering my education, assisting current communication studies students to various opportunities in the community, and my dedication to assisting the communication studies department after the completion of my Bachelor's Degree. With this award, I was allowed the opportunity to be one of the two Keynote speakers at the Third Annual IUPUI…

    IUPUI Department of Communication Studies nominated and selected me as the co-recipient of the 2013 Outstanding Alumni Award due to my commitment to furthering my education, assisting current communication studies students to various opportunities in the community, and my dedication to assisting the communication studies department after the completion of my Bachelor's Degree. With this award, I was allowed the opportunity to be one of the two Keynote speakers at the Third Annual IUPUI Communication Studies Alumni Conference.

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