AUDREY ERDMAN
Kansas City
Summary
I am a Public Relations major with a Sociology minor whose academic and personal experiences have shaped a deep commitment to mental health advocacy and social justice. Through research on racial disparities, maternal health inequities, immigration policy, and substance use recovery, I have examined how systemic barriers impact individual well-being and access to care. Serving as a trusted peer and small-group leader, I have guided vulnerable conversations about mental health in safe, supportive spaces. I am pursuing a maters in mental health counseling to provide compassionate, equitable, and culturally responsive support while actively working to dismantle barriers that limit access to care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Intern
Association of American Railroads (AAR)
Washington, DC
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Drafted internal and external communication reports on Railroad policy issues;
- Synthesized congressional legislative and regulatory briefs into strategic public messaging materials;
- Supported strategic communications campaign development and cross-team collaboration.
Sales Associate
Lady By & Co.
Kansas City, MO
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed the sales floor independently, overseeing daily sales operations, merchandising, and restocking;
- Provided personalized customer service while building client confidence and body positivity.
- Processed point-of-sale transactions and tracked sales metrics while maintaining floor organization to optimize store productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism with a Concentration in Public Relations and Sociology Minor
Indiana University
Bloomington05.2026
Skills
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Multimedia storytelling
- PR campaigns & strategy development
- Sociology research and concepts
Affiliations
- Indiana University Chapter of Gamma Phi Beta
- Participated in philanthropic fundraising and service initiatives through Gamma Phi Beta’s partnership with Girls on the Run, promoting youth empowerment, confidence-building, and community outreach;
- Played an active role in sisterhood initiatives that strengthened member relationships and supported a values-driven chapter culture;
- Led small-group discussions for new members in a retreat setting, guiding vulnerable conversations about mental health in a safe, confidential space that fostered peer support and growth.
Timeline
Communications Intern
Association of American Railroads (AAR)
05.2025 - 08.2025
Sales Associate
Lady By & Co.
08.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism with a Concentration in Public Relations and Sociology Minor
Indiana University
VOLUNTEER WORK
Gamma Phi Beta | Girls on the Run
Fundraising & Philanthropy Events | January 2023 – May 2026
Gordon Parks Elementary Charter School
Volunteer | February 2022
KC Pet Project at KCCAC
Volunteer | March 2020 – July 2022
Carriage Club Figure Skating
Youth Mentor | November 2018 – February 2022