Emily Prickett is a senior in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management, minoring in Business Administration, at North Carolina State University.  She has worked in the Tourism Extension office at NC State for almost two years - writing articles, organizing research data, and creating GIS projects.  She also was a marketing intern with the Martin County TDA in the Summer of 2024.  She is interning with the Johnston County Visitors Bureau to contribute to their research by conducting a resident sentiment survey.  Her future goals include pursuing a career in tourism marketing or research to make a positive impact on communities.