A Q&A with Andrés Buenahora, Michelle Flowers Diversity Fellowship Recipient

Andrés Buenahora received the Michelle Flowers Diversity Fellowship in 2022. He shares the value of this recognition and internship at a top public relations firm for his college career.

How did the Michelle Flowers Diversity Fellowship help you as a college student?
The Michelle Flowers Diversity Fellowship complemented my education at Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism with relevant professional experience in journalism and public relations.

How has the Michelle Flowers Diversity Fellowship impacted your career development or future work aspirations?
This fellowship gave me the opportunity to enhance my career with significant journalistic and business experience at a top-tier public relations agency like Flowers Communication Group. I’ve had the privilege of working on projects servicing world-class clients across diverse industries, and I’m grateful to Michelle Flowers for selecting me.

Applications are now open for the Michelle Flowers Diversity Fellowship. Applications submitted by the early deadline of December 31, 2023, will receive five bonus points. The official deadline for all applications is January 31, 2024.

What's next for you in your college career?
I will graduate from Northwestern University in June 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. In the past, I have interned at companies such as Simon & Schuster and Creative Artists Agency. Post-graduation, I plan on pursuing a career in journalism, entertainment, or publishing. 

Andrés Buenahora
Senior, Journalism and English Literature 
Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism 
Chicago, Illinois