Katelyn Urbanski
Driven by storytelling, strategy, and social impact.
About
My name is Katelyn Urbanski and I am currently a senior at Colorado State University pursuing two B.A.s, one in political science and the other in journalism and media communications. My academic career has focused primarily on newswriting and editing, as well as policy research and analysis. I've been working as a copy editor for The Rocky Mountain Collegian for the past two years, ensuring published content adheres to AP style guidelines, as well as verifying the accuracy and relevance of numerous articles. Additionally, I worked on a local election campaign to help raise awareness and funding, which enhanced my community outreach and management skills. One day I hope to take my experience and lessons and apply them to policy work with nonprofits and media outlets to better the communities that we surround ourselves with.
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My Latest Work
Press Release: Hygiene Fire & Rescue
Worked alongside the Hygiene Fire & Rescue Department as a PR, content and copy lead and was tasked with drafting press releases for the upcoming local election
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Website Design & Content: Tails of Hope
Created a website to display various multi-media pieces I worked on to communicate the significance of animal adoption; includes produced podcast, short video, photography, and more!
Strategic Communication Campaign: Reframing Animal Shelter Funding
Reimagined how animal shelter funding is communicated by diagnosing common campaign failures and designing a data-driven, audience-focused strategy to strengthen public trust and support.
Case Study: Bears Ears Monument
Analyzed the fight to preserve Bears Ears National Monument by providing background and solutions to a cultural problem through procedural justice.
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Human Interest News Story: A Drunken Dorothy and a Night of Community in Fort Collins
A short news story highlighting a local community event and emphasizing the importance of local performing arts.
Profile Story: Planting Seeds, One Patient at a Time
A short profile story about a social worker working at an impatient behavioral health unit, while working towards her master's degree in social work.