Communication Studies

Carrie Cook – B.A. 2006

Carrie Cook graduated from the Communication Studies Department in 2006.  Her studies focused on intercultural and socio-cultural communication, which she expanded upon by studying abroad in Sweden through the Communication Exchange Program.  While at UNCG, Carrie served as the Director of Community Service for the National Pan Hellenic Council, coordinating events such as political forums, voter registration, and Hurricane Katrina fundraising and relief efforts.  She also held leadership positions in many other organizations, including Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity.

Carrie reflects on her communication studies experience, stating, “The department not only fostered my existing passion for utilizing voice to create change, but also cultivated my future leadership potential.”    Upon graduation, Carrie passionately embraced this leadership potential as a community leader and youth advocate.   In 2007, she completed a year of service with the Public Allies North Carolina AmeriCorp program, working to address the minority student achievement gap in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro School District.

Carrie is currently a graduate student in the Master of Public Administration program at UNC-Chapel Hill.  She plans to use her communication background to work in the field of education, focusing on policies and programs that empower disadvantaged youth.   Carrie credits the scholarly focus of voice, diversity, and change offered from the department with helping to develop her innate calling to improve the quality of life for all people.   For the next academic year, Carrie will work as a graduate assistant with the Associate Provost at UNC-Chapel Hill.  She attributes her achievements to many sources, but recognizes her parents, brother, and faith for keeping her uplifted.