North Orange County Chamber Interns Making an Impact

North Orange County Chamber Interns Making an Impact

One of the key elements of the North Orange County Chamber internship experience is the opportunity to connect students with the local business community. As part of the organization's continuous effort to build the workforce of tomorrow, we contacted some of our recent interns to see where their careers were heading following their chamber experience.

JACQUELYN CAMPAÑA Graphic Designer | Spring 2016

Since I started my internship in Spring 2016, the North Orange County Chamber has always encouraged my growth as a designer. The Chamber provided opportunities to build relationships, take initiative, and learn to work with challenges. One of the many favorite aspects working here has been seeing the organization growing throughout the North Orange County region.

I continued to work for NOCC after graduating in May 2018 from California State University, Fullerton, but will now make my departure in mid-November 2018. I will begin working for Dynamic Dynosaur, a design firm located in Costa Mesa. I will be collaborating with the design team in producing Fender Musical instruments Corporation designs and promotional materials. I am excited for the opportunities ahead but truly grateful for the experience gained at the NOCC.

MICHAEL FRIEND Policy Intern | Fall 2017

Through my internship at the NOCC, I was able to use the skills I developed in bill tracking and policy analysis to acquire a part-time job at the Association of California Cities Orange County, which coincided with graduation from California State University, Fullerton. At that time, I was immediately able to step into a role as a Policy Assistant compiling an analysis of council meetings of Orange County cities and tracking legislation at the state level.

My position has now evolved into a full-time job as a Policy Analyst where I coordinate committee meetings and workshops, conduct research, and have facilitated contract negotiations between telecommunications carriers and several Orange County cities. I am deeply grateful for the time I spent at the NOCC and the professional relationships I have gained. Thank you, NOCC!

ANTHONY AVERY Policy Intern | Spring 2018

NOCC empowered me to be creative and provided me with individual projects to allow me to gain a sense of responsibility for my work. Through my internship at NOCC I was able to gain experience in strategic messaging, event planning and networking.

The Chamber opened my eyes to the importance of all the various stakeholders throughout the region. Further, they introduced me to my future supervisor at my first full-time position at Prime Strategies of California, a public affairs firm located in Los Angeles. As an Associate, I serve as a liaison between clients and various elected officials while also conducting research on topics including bills or propositions that relate to the client.

DARCY SATTLER Communications Intern | Spring 2018

I recently started working at FASTSIGNS in Fullerton as a visual communications specialist. The majority of my day is spent communicating with my coworkers and our many clients. My internship at North Orange County Chamber prepared me for this position in many ways, but most importantly it helped me to practice and perfect my interpersonal communication skills.

As the Chamber’s communications intern, I had many opportunities to interact with members in and out of the office. I loved being submerged into the community and getting to know our local businesses and the amazing people behind them. My internship made me a better communicator and I will carry what I learned with me throughout my life and career.

NOCC empowered me to be creative and provided me with individual projects to allow me to gain a sense of responsibility for my work.”

- Anthony Avery

(left to right) Deja McCullough, Jacquelyn Campaña, Theresa Harvey, Anthony Avery, Sarah McKelvey, Darcy Sattler at the State of North Orange County program