Personal bio:

Jen is a social media strategist who’s worked with brands including Comedy Central, NBCUniversal, Blizzard Entertainment and StarTalk Radio to cultivate strong social followings and create best-in-class digital content. Walsh’s work has won Webby and Shorty Awards, and she was named a Cynopsis Rising Star in 2021. She received a Bachelor’s degree from Ithaca College and a Master’s in Arts Administration from Baruch College.

What year did you win your NYWICI Scholarship?

2017

What did receiving a NYWICI scholarship mean to you?

Receiving a NYWICI scholarship was like receiving a vote of confidence from some of the most successful women in the communications industry. The funding for my degree was certainly useful, but being welcomed the NYWICI community was a truly invaluable experience.

How has receiving the NYWICI scholarship helped with your career?

Participating in NYWICI’s mentoring program and attending early-career events helped me develop my professional network and the skills I needed to succeed in the workplace. NYWICI’s members are smart, generous with their time, and dedicated to helping other women succeed – I’m incredibly grateful for the wisdom I’ve gained from the organization.

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

I encourage everyone to join me in donating to NYWICI’s scholarship fund to support the next generation of women in communications! It’s an honor to help other young women join NYWICI’s wonderful community as they begin their careers in the field.

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

Drafting scholarship essays can be daunting – as you write your scholarship submissions, try to add your unique perspective to your writing, not what you think you “should” write. NYWICI is a community of women who bring incredibly diverse experience to communications, and showcasing the unique point of view you’ll bring to the organization can help you stand out.