Profession Presentation - Communications

This month, the kids learned about careers in communications. We welcomed Marie Aberger, DCH Board Member and former communications aide to President Barack Obama! (She even shared some amazing SWAG from Air Force One.)

Previously, Marie worked in the White House on the communications teams of both President Obama and Vice President Biden. She accompanied the President on nearly all of his domestic and international travel. Marie also worked on the Public Affairs team at Airbnb, where she was a spokeswoman for public policy and regulatory issues and helped lead grassroots organizing efforts in Portland, Oregon, which became the first major U.S. city to pass legislation favorable to home sharing. Today she is the founding partner of Be Clear - a Denver based communications firm.

Marie talked to our kids about what it takes to get into and be successful in the communications field, including writing, writing, writing! and different pathways to explore breaking into a communications career from volunteering, internships, community college, and Bachelor Degree tracks.

The kids were definitely exicted asking questions from what was President Obama’s favorite snack (it’s almonds!) to which country was her favorite to visit.

As a final and engaging challenge, Marie asked everyone to think about what one most important thing they would share with a reporter if they came to Denver Children’s Home today and write it down. Their answers (shared below) were incredible!

Thank you, Marie, for sharing your passion and amazing experiences with us!

If you would like to participate in a profession presentation, please be in touch with our team for more details and to get scheduled: volunteer@denverchildrenshome.org.