Flack Profile: Emily Hellewell

Emily Hellewell is the communications manager at the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association. She is from Salem, Ore., and moved to D.C. about six years ago to be an intern at National Public Radio (NPR). That internship turned into full-time job at NPR and she's been in D.C. ever since.

Name and job title: Emily Hellewell, Communications Manager, Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association

Hometown: Salem, Oregon

How long have you been in your current position? 14 months

What's the best part of your job? I get to work with people who are on vacation. Plus, I also get to go to all the nice restaurants in Alexandria. On really great days I get to ride on a boat.

When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grow up? A physical therapist

What college did you go to and what was your major? Brigham Young University. Communications major with PR emphasis.

What was your very first job? After babysitting, a short-lived paper route, a couple of summers as a receptionist, my first real job was in the PR department at NPR.

Where do you get your news from? New York Times, NPR, Slate, Washington Post, DCist, Google News Alerts. RSS feeds to an assortment of travel industry sites and blogs.

Do you prefer Facebook or Twitter? Why? Its a toss up. I've re-connected with good people though Facebook, but I'm curious to see how Twitter plays out.

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