This is my self-introduction for the Public Policy for Social Change course, which is part of the UIC online Certificate in Nonprofit Management.

1. My name is Tara Finglas.
http://www.tarafinglas.com

2. This is my 4th course as part of
the Certificate in Nonprofit
Management.

3. So far I have completed
the following courses:
Engaging The New
Volunteer Workforce,
Building Partnerships and
Collaboration Across the
Sectors, and Nonprofit
Civic Engagement.

4. I am a communications
and digital marketing
specialist.

5. I focus on adapting media
and communications to
create positive social
change.

6. I work as a
Communications Officer
with Misean Cara, an Irish
nonprofit organization.

7. I work with the media to
highlight the good work of
our member
organizations, and
manage the online and
traditional
communications of
Misean Cara.

8. And I am also an Adjunct
Instructor for the Engaging
The New Volunteer
Workforce course!

9. I have a masters in
international peace studies;
degree in communications
and journalism; diploma in
digital marketing and
advertising and certificate in
green business.

10. I am from Ireland, and I
recently returned to
Dublin after living in
Chicago for 3 and a half
years.

11. I have more than 10 years
of volunteering
experience, having
volunteered in...

12. my native Ireland, Greece,
Romania, the UK, Belarus,
Madagascar, South Africa,
and the USA.

13. One of my career highlights
was working with UNICEF in
Malawi for 1 year.

14. From this course, I hope to
learn advocacy strategies
and best practices. And tips
for effective online and
social media campaigns.

15. Connect with me
Twitter: @tarafinglas
Http://www.tarafinglas.com