Amanda Cunningham

Communicating with congressional staff in clear and concise ways to convey the activities of the BBG through oral and written presentations. Supporting events and playing an active role on Capitol Hill and Board meetings Conducting research (internal and external) on policy initiatives Working with senior staff on major initiatives and learning about media management to boost public relations. Conduct editing and proofreading to any necessary documents for publication and online distribution Write informative and concise memos and briefs for internal and external publications based on board meetings and relevant congressional hearings. Updating, maintaining, and creating congressional databases.

Update and add further research to the docent informational packet. Identify, research, and execute proper handling and storing techniques for museum artifacts. Update descriptions, photographs, and digitize records for artifacts within the museum; catalog artifacts and update archival database. Collect information from primary documents in order to conduct research papers and vignettes for the Homestead exhibits, docent scripts, and the database. Learn the in-depth history of the Shriver complex to be able to accurately educate the public as a docent