Annette Cotton Fredell
About Annette Cotton Fredell
Annette Cotton Fredell serves as the Community Engagement Coordinator at the Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service at The George Washington University. She manages a volunteer cohort that supports A Wider Circle and focuses on enhancing services for Spanish-speaking communities.
Community Engagement Coordinator at The George Washington University
Annette Cotton Fredell serves as the Community Engagement Coordinator at the Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service at The George Washington University. In this role, she manages a volunteer cohort that provides communications, marketing, and research assistance to A Wider Circle. Since joining the center in 2020, she has focused on enhancing services for Spanish-speaking communities, demonstrating a commitment to inclusive community engagement.
Education and Expertise
Annette Cotton Fredell earned her Bachelor of Arts in Latin American and Hemispheric Studies from The George Washington University, completing her studies from 2018 to 2022. Prior to this, she obtained her High School Diploma from Open World Learning Secondary, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. Her educational background supports her work in community engagement and public service.
Professional Background
Before her current role, Annette Cotton Fredell held various positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Sales Associate at Banana Republic from 2016 to 2017 and later served as Vice President of Incoming Global Talent at AIESEC United States from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she was a Membership Concierge at Life Time Inc. for a brief period in 2021 and held roles at Springboard Enterprises as a Women's Health Program Associate and Associate Intern in 2021.
Collaboration with A Wider Circle
In her capacity at the Honey W. Nashman Center, Annette Cotton Fredell collaborates with the directors of A Wider Circle's workforce development team. This partnership aims to connect George Washington University volunteers with clients, enhancing the impact of community service initiatives. Her role emphasizes the importance of volunteer engagement in addressing community needs.