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Kane Jones

Kane is a radio and television major, and he is in charge of the GWEP podcast. He started at the GWEP at the beginning of February. Kane applied because of his interest in podcasts. While working in the GWEP, he has helped create the format of the new podcast and the week-by-week logistics. Kane hopes to learn more about aging-in-place while furthering his organizational skills through the program. In his free time, he plays percussion instruments and the piano.

Maddie Moore

Maddie is a marketing major and has worked in the marketing sector of the GWEP for a little over a month. Maddie was drawn to the GWEP internship because she knew she would be working with both marketing and social media. In her position, Maddie is responsible for organizing the Dementia Friendly Community (DFC) initiatives and event planning. Working in the DFC's, she has learned more about dementia and how important it is for others to educate themselves on the matter to all be more accepting. In her free time, Maddie likes to spend time with family and friends, watch movies and do outdoor activities.

Madeline Menke

Madeline is a health services major specializing in gerontology. The GWEP was the perfect choice for her since she already has an understanding about the aging population thanks to her degree type. Madeline has been with the GWEP since January of this year, and she handles technology assessment and market research. A big part of her role has been working on the hardscape/landscape project for MINKA which involves garden therapy. Outside of work, Madeline likes spending time with family and friends, reading, cooking and baking.

Thomas Engels

Thomas is a marketing major with a minor in public relations and advertising. He started working at the GWEP during the Spring Semester. Thomas applied because his mom is a nurse, and he is interested in the concept of aging-in-place. In his position at the GWEP, he is in charge of creating a baseline for multiple marketing tools. These platforms include a marketing plan, newsletter, creating a logo, starting social media accounts and working to expand and diversify the advisory board. In his free time, Thomas likes to run long distance, play tennis and enjoy nature.

Leah Flake

Leah is a public relations and advertising major minoring in Spanish and public health. She applied because she wants to work in public relations healthcare once she graduates, and this was the perfect stepping stone toward that goal. In her position in the GWEP, Leah writes articles for the newsletter and other platforms. In her free time, she enjoys working out at Orange Theory Fitness, making art, dancing and hanging out with friends and family.