Meet our 2021 summer interns—we’re so excited to have them on board and look forward to helping them gain hands-on experience during their time here. Get to know them below!
Maddie Spadafore, Digital Performance Marketing
Q: Where are you going to college?
A: University of Pittsburgh
Q: What is your intended major/ any minors?
A: Marketing/Business Information Systems
Q: Where are you working remote from this summer (what city/ state)?
A: Oakland (Pittsburgh)
Q: Why did you choose Brunner?
A: I wanted to work with a marketing agency to see how I could fit in and Brunner was the best option!
Q: What excites you the most about this internship?
A: The ability to grow in a way I cannot in school, and being able to connect with so many people.
Q: What are you looking to get out of this summer with us?
A: A lot of learning! Growth in the ability to work in teams in a work setting.
Lachlan Loudon, Business Development
Q: Where are you going to college?
A: Waynesburg University
Q: What is your intended major/ any minors?
A: I am a communication major with a focus in electronic media and journalism
Q: Where are you working remote from this summer (what city/ state)?
A: Pittsburgh, PA
Q: Why did you choose Brunner?
A: I heard great things from my professors and WU alumni and decided to apply! I see Brunner’s building every time I go downtown. It sounds like a prestigious and fun place to work and learn about the marketing and advertising industry.
Q: What excites you the most about this internship?
A: I am looking forward to getting hands-on experience and learning from professionals that make an impact in the industry through competitive storytelling
Q: What are you looking to get out of this summer with us?
A: I hope to gain experience in a dynamic working environment and have fun doing so!
Gabby Torres, Account Management
Q: Where are you going to college?
A: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Q: What is your intended major/ any minors?
A: Advertising and Public Relations with a minor in Studio Art
Q: Where are you working remote from this summer (what city/ state)?
A: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Q: Why did you choose Brunner?
A: I choose Brunner because I resonate with one of Brunner’s three core values, heart. This is something I find important as an individual as well as when working as a team. I believe Brunner is a pioneer in creative storytelling in order to bring forth a real story and experience for a brand, and that’s something I’d love to be a part of.
Q: What excites you the most about this internship?
A: I am excited to learn from other driven and talented professionals in the field.
Q: What are you looking to get out of this summer with us?
A: I am hoping to gain real world experience with real clients so I can gauge what it actually feels like to work with clients and the company in a full time experience.
Samantha Hovis, Account Management
Q: Where are you going to college?
A: I currently attend the University of Pittsburgh
Q: What is your intended major/ any minors?
A: I am studying marketing and pursuing certificates in International Business, Leadership & Ethics and Public & Professional Writing.
Q: Where are you working remote from this summer (what city/ state)?
A: I will be working remotely in Pittsburgh, but am hoping to come into the office every once in a while to meet the team and get a feel for the office.
Q: Why did you choose Brunner?
A: I chose Brunner because ever since I have started to pursue a major in marketing and have come to find marketing as a passion of mine, I wanted to seek out opportunities in prominent Pittsburgh agencies. After hearing about Brunner during my time at Pitt and speaking and networking with Employees at the company, I knew I would love the culture and clients and was eager to pursue an opportunity with the company in any way that I could.
Q: What excites you the most about this internship?
A: I am excited to work under an account manager to really get a feel for what their role looks like. That said, I am ecstatic to be working with such a well-established company where I can connect with Brunner employees and hear about their experience at Brunner and in the workplace.
Q: What are you looking to get out of this summer with us?
A: I am looking to get a taste of what work at an agency looks like, and become more informed about how every role in the company comes together to come up with a cohesive final product. I would love to explore avenues outside of account management to get a sense of what other roles employees hold at the company, and other roles that exist in a marketing setting.