—— About
Grace Elizabeth Hackney
is a communications specialist focusing on arts and culture. She is a graduating senior at Hampton University, majoring in journalism with an emphasis in French.
Hackney worked as a communications assistant for Skai Blue Media Agency, a social media and communcations intern for Saint-Gobain, and a journalism and social media intern for The Global Philadelphia Association. During her time at Skai Blue Media, Grace assisted with various clients including ESSENCE VENTURES, Marsai Martin, Nasdaq, and more.
Her work focuses on art, dance, music, pop culture, and travel.
At Hampton University, Hackney is a member and president (2023-24) of the Terpsichorean Dance Company, a writer and anchor for WHOV-TV, and an active member of the Student Government Association’s Women’s Caucus.
Experience
Digital Commincations Intern
June 2024-August 2024
Saint-Gobain North America
Malvern, PA
Communcations Assistant
June 2023- May 2024
Skai Blue Media Agency
Vitrual/Philadelphia, PA
Journalism and Social Media Intern
June 2022-August 2022
Global Philadelphia AssociationPhiladelphia, PA
Education
Hampton University
June 2021-May 2025
BA in journalism, concentration in French
Hampton, VA
CIEE Study Abroad
June 2023- July 2023
Internatioal Marketing Course
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
TASS
June 2019-August 2019
Black Studies Course at University of Michgan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Extracurriculars
Terpsichorean Dance Company
August 2021-May 2025
President (2023-2024)
Hampton, VA
WHOV-TV
January 2023- May 2023
Writer, Anchor, Reporter
Hampton, VA
SGA Women's Caucus
May 2022-May 2025
Community service and advocationg for women's issues on campus and in the community
Hampton, VA
Contact
email: graceehackney@gmail.com