Bio

Covering the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC.

"Where are you from?"

Where do I begin? Do I say West Germany? Alaska? DC? Right now I'm trying to figure out where I'm going next. World-traveled reporter and editor with a passion for social media, creating sharable content, and finding ways to give back to the community.

Education

2005 graduate of Radford University

Major: Communications - Journalism

Public Speaking

I have ample experience speaking to elementary to college-aged students, church and civic groups.

Travels

Growing up a military kid, I had many unique experiences that instilled a strong appreciation and passion for traveling, seeing new places and people.

My younger years saw me living everywhere from Cold War-era West Germany to the Anchorage suburbs.

Any chance I get, I'm up for a road trip or flight to such sites as New York City, New Orleans or the Carolina coast.

While speaking to members of Ascension Lutheran Church, Shelby, NC, January 2014

Charitable Efforts

Led a community-wide volunteer drive that, over three years, paired 400 local residents with area helping agencies.

United Way - led company payroll deduction campaign; served on a fund distribution board

Boys & Girls Club - aided teen participants in producing a newsletter; created the local B&G Club social media platforms

American Red Cross - led a company donation program in the wake of the deadly 2013 Oklahoma tornadoes

Relay for Life - organized a company team that, in two years, raised more than $4,000. Organized a community talent show to raise funds for the cause.

Graham Cawthon