Author Archives: gjackson14

Did I do enough? Where did the time go? These thoughts are orbiting my mind. They may be orbiting yours as well (fellows). It is hard to gauge your impact since it takes time for reflection and evaluation. Even though … Continue reading →

The week began with me moving into a friend’s apartment for the remainder of August. I am going to miss my old roommates and our cat, Earl Grey. They were supportive of my fellowship experience, ensuring I had transportation and … Continue reading →

The week began with preparing a memo for a meeting with Mr. Mac, Chief Operating Officer, and the Market Directors. I met with them to discuss the continued use of a shared programming calendar. The meeting went well, and the … Continue reading →

The week began with three back-to-back events dubbed Pique Week, led by Nakai, Career & Workforce Readiness Director. The three events were part of our CareerLaunch program. CareerLaunch prepares our teens to assess their skills and interests, make sound educational … Continue reading →

The week began with the 2022 NFL Caring for Kids Golf Outing hosted by the NFL Alumni Central Ohio Chapter. A portion of the donations will go to BGCCO. A group of Club Members and I met Archie Griffin, Mike … Continue reading →

This week’s focus was the preparation of upcoming volunteer opportunities. For July I am tasked with creating content to promote Third Party Fundraisers. We have a Back-to-school Wish List through Amazon due next Tuesday. The following week we have a … Continue reading →

As part of my final social media plan, I must research many different aspects of social media accounts. There are three priorities. First, I have been exploring the possible directions in which we can use each social media account to … Continue reading →

At this point of my fellowship, I am officially in the driver’s seat of enacting my fellowship goals and priorities. In a different role I served managing social media accounts, I constantly had my creative mind stifled, and my professional … Continue reading →

The first week of my fellowship was a joyous occasion due to the celebrations and introductions. The second week can be summed up as diving in, referring to the work I will be doing for social media for the remainder … Continue reading →

Hello! My name is Gabriel Jackson, and I recently finished my first year of the MPA DC program at The Ohio State University. I began my 10-week fellowship placement at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Ohio (BGCCO). The … Continue reading →