Scholarship Spotlight: Hannah Garcia

Content Manager, Buckingham Browne and Nichols

Personal bio:

I graduated from Cornell in 2022 with a BS in communication and a minor in history. After working in athletics in college through an internship with the MLS and for the Cornell Athletic Department, I branched out to include other things in my career. I currently work at an independent school in Cambridge where I do photography, social media, short and long form writing, and everything else required of a communications professional.

What year did you win your NYWICI Scholarship?

2021

What did receiving a NYWICI scholarship mean to you?

It was affirming to know that I was on the right path and a true honor to be recognized by an icon in sports journalism Ann Liguori

How has receiving the NYWICI scholarship helped with your career?

It made visible to me all of the inspiring women in communications in NY that I didn’t know and I felt like I was joining a distinguished community.

How do you plan to give back to the NYWICI community or pay it forward?

While I’m not stationed in NYC, I’d be happy to help other NYWICI members by giving advice or speaking about my experiences.

Do you have any advice or words of encouragement for future scholarship applicants?

Embrace all of the twists and turns that life throws your way. You may not end up doing what you imagined but you’ll figure it out. And don’t worry if you don’t have it all figured out right away, there’s plenty of time to grow and change.