Virginia Quiambao Arroyo and Amanda Roberts are co-founders of Avid Core, Inc, a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small, Woman, and Minority-owned (SWaM)-certified communications firm based out of Woodbridge, Virginia. As a “people first” company, Avid Core consistently tries to explore ways through which to improve transparency in the things we do—both in terms of […]
Category: Perspective
Striking the Right Tone on Social Media
There is no clear guidebook for how to create social media content in the communications field. This is simultaneously one of the hardest aspects of this career path and one of its best. The lack of a clear guide allows for more individual creativity and expression. But it is not just about finding your own […]
Finding Support for My Internal Struggle
My internship with Avid Core started in April 2022 and when it started, I didn’t have a real idea of what a communications firm did. I had a vague idea that it was to “spread information to others” and once time came to start my role, it was very overwhelming for me. Not necessarily because […]
Ready for My Next Stage
Reflecting on my time at Avid Core, I’ve realized this is one of those experiences that has deeply formed me and prepared me for the next stage of my life. I was provided with an amazing opportunity to produce, create and collaborate on meaningful work in the communications field with a diverse set of clients […]
Celebrating Earth Day With Evergreen
What do celebratory GIFs from The Office, dancing parrot emojis, and a Slack channel have to do with Earth Day? More than you might think! According to the EPA, the world began celebrating Earth Day in 1970 through what started as a grassroot movement. At the time, Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson organized a national demonstration […]
Coaching Dance is More Than Just Training and Choreography
By Breana Day Avid Core is committed to highlighting community engagement and service that benefits younger generations. In her own words, Breana Day, Avid Core’s Project Management Specialist, explains the importance and lasting benefits of participating in and coaching a high school dance team, and what the experience means to her. We encourage you to […]
The Importance of Student Voices on National Transit Equity Day
Transit equity may be an issue that you have seen but never put a name to. Whether it is public transportation being isolated from rural communities or inaccessible and unsafe paths to walk or bike, transit inequity surrounds most major cities, towns and communities. National Transit Equity Day is celebrated on February 4th in honor […]
3 Takeaways from TRB 2023
It’s considered the Super Bowl for transportation research. Every January, the attendees rush through the streets of downtown DC with rolled up posters in hand, hotel reservations made a year in advance, and name badges with ribbons proudly displayed, many of them looking forward to snapping a pic in front of the large-lettered “TRB” sign. […]
Remote By Design: Avid Core Invests in People Over Place
As a college student who was in his freshman year at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, I’m well acquainted with the practice of being forced online due to circumstances outside your control. But how many companies choose virtual work without any external factors? Avid Core is a remote-by-design company. While many were forced to […]
Finding Room to Make Mistakes and Let Go of Perfection
It would be an understatement to say that I was nervous as a spring intern for Avid Core on my first day. I logged onto my computer and hesitated to open Microsoft Teams for my first meeting of the semester. My palms were sweating, my voice was cracking, and I spent 45 minutes picking out […]