Pearce Quesenberry
About Pearce Quesenberry
Pearce Quesenberry is a Digital and Communications Intern with extensive experience in nonprofit fundraising and marketing. She founded a pediatric cancer organization at age ten and has worked with various organizations, including Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and Stand Up To Cancer.
Work at Stand Up To Cancer
Pearce Quesenberry has been serving as a Digital and Communications Intern at Stand Up To Cancer since 2018. In this role, she contributes to the organization's mission by utilizing her skills in digital communication and marketing. Her work involves creating content and strategies that enhance the visibility of cancer research initiatives and fundraising efforts. This position allows her to apply her extensive knowledge in public relations while supporting a cause that aligns with her personal experiences.
Current Role at Robertson Schwartz Agency
Since 2019, Pearce Quesenberry has worked as a Communications and Marketing Coordinator at Robertson Schwartz Agency in the Greater Los Angeles Area. In this capacity, she is responsible for developing marketing strategies and managing communications for various clients. Her role involves collaborating on projects that require a deep understanding of both marketing principles and the nonprofit sector, particularly in relation to corporate giving.
Education and Expertise
Pearce Quesenberry earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Pepperdine University, where she studied Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, along with Hispanic Studies, from 2015 to 2019. Her education has provided her with a solid foundation in communication strategies and marketing principles. Additionally, her studies at Padua Academy from 2011 to 2015 further developed her skills in these areas.
Background in Nonprofit Sector
Pearce Quesenberry has over a decade of experience in nonprofit fundraising, which combines her personal passion for pediatric cancer awareness with her professional expertise. She founded a pediatric cancer organization at the age of ten, driven by her experiences as a pediatric brain cancer survivor. This early involvement in the nonprofit sector has shaped her career, leading her to work with various organizations, including Make-A-Wish Foundation, where she focused on grassroots fundraising.
Previous Experience and Roles
Prior to her current roles, Pearce Quesenberry worked as a Corps Member at Jumpstart from 2015 to 2016, where she contributed to early childhood education initiatives. She also served as a Student Worker at Ruffalo Noel Levitz for three months in 2016, gaining experience in administrative support within a nonprofit context. Her diverse experiences have equipped her with a unique perspective on marketing to young adults, particularly in the nonprofit sector.