Meet your 2015/2016 Student Steering Committee!
Stay tuned for more Student Steering Committee profile postings in the coming weeks.
Charzie Abendanio
Humber College, Bachelor of Public Relations, fourth-year
My name’s Charzie and I am this year’s SSC president. Coming from the role as VP I learned so much from the previous team and cannot wait to execute our anticipated events. I’m completing my last year at Humber in the Bachelor of Public Relations Program and have been volunteering with CPRS Toronto since first year. I love being a part of this organization and enhancing our industry through professional development events and award recognition.
Where are you from?
Born in the Philippines but raised in Toronto.
Do you have any other post-secondary education?
I started my post-secondary career at the University of Toronto studying Psychology, English and Philosophy but took time off and then found PR!
What are you most excited for this year?
We’ve finally completed all the class talks this month and entered a total of 12 PR classrooms in the GTA. I enjoyed speaking to the students who will one day be working in the industry and may even become my colleagues.
What event did you enjoy the most last year?
Last year I had the chance to plan and organize the Passport to PR, winter edition. It was a great experience where I was able to learn and also help other students find the sector of PR they aspire to work in. This is probably the event where you can really see the different sectors PR has to offer.
Have you interned anywhere?
In the summer between my second and third year I had the chance to intern at energi PR, a mid-size agency with offices in Toronto and Montreal, and there I worked with consumer clients. This past summer I completed an internship at Weber Shandwick, a global PR agency. I worked with the corporate practice team and loved every minute there. I admire the company and all the great things the team there has accomplished and the great things they will accomplish in the future.
What is your dream job?
My dream job would be to work for a company that is recognized all over the world, such as Red Bull. I would love to work for a company whose motto is to gain wings and accomplish anything.
What do you do outside of school?
Alongside with school I work part time, rock climb and occasionally join in on a hot yoga class.
Tell us something unexpected about yourself:
I received my first tattoo last year when I was on vacation and before I left I couldn’t help but get another one. Those probably won’t be the last either!
Find Charzie on:
Twitter: @charziecastillo
LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/in/charzieabendanio
