Madisyn Smith
About
Born and raised in Canton, Ohio, I am a communications and human resources professional passionate about talent acquisition, learning and development, and career exploration. I currently work at Canton City Public Health as a Workforce Development Specialist, where I facilitate professional development for staff, create and manage e-learning products, spearhead organizational change, and inspire local youth about public health careers.
Education
I graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Akron in 2022, completing three degree programs in four years. Of my three Bachelor degrees, the first is in Political Science, the second in Public Relations, and the third in Strategic & Organizational Communications. My political science concentration was in diplomacy and international relations, and the focus for my communication degrees was interpersonal relationship creation and social media/dating app use.
Awards, Recognition & Accomplishments
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Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of Akron (2022)
University of Akron Williams Honors College Scholar alumnus
Published communication researcher (2022) - A Swipe to the Right: Exploring Tinder Use in College Students
Published newspaper article author (2020) - Pre-Law Society Provides Certainty During an Uncertain Time
Certified Human Subject Researcher for social science (2020)
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National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Successful People Management cohort graduate (2024)
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) E-Learning Institute graduate (2023)
Canton City Public Health Trust Award recipient (2022)
HootSuite Social Media Management Certification (2020)
