Abigail Garrison
A native of Indiana, Abbie Garrison has experience in public relations, marketing, sales and broadcast journalism across the non-profit, museum, legal and media industries.
Most recently, Abbie worked in the marketing communications department at Barnes & Thornburg LLP, one of the nation's largest corporate law firms. Her duties included developing website content, assisting with public relations efforts and managing all national and regional market awards nominations for the 500+ law firm.
Among her other professional endeavors, Abbie was a membership sales representative at the Indianapolis Zoo; a public relations intern at Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc.; and an intern at the Slamdance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.
Abbie is a graduate of DePauw University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in English writing and communication. While at DePauw she was involved as a news director for the campus radio station 91.5 WGRE, perennially ranked as one of the top college radio stations in America. She was awarded “2008 Best Election Night Coverage” from the Indiana Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists for a live broadcast she co-produced. She also competed in DePauw’s annual Little 5 bicycle race, and as a rider for DePauw’s national cycling team.
At play, Abbie enjoys spending time in the Meridian Kessler neighborhood with her fiancé, John. She also enjoys reading, cooking, cycling, running, tennis, art, antiquing and independent film.
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Q+A
- You're given an unlimited amount of money and freedom from the law for 24 hours. What do you do?
First, I’d hire a financial advisor and an attorney to do as much as humanly possible in a day. With the right investments and legal steps my family could live comfortably for a long time, well after the 24 hours has passed. Where charitable giving is concerned, I would pay someone to write checks to various organizations non-stop for 24 hours. While I am paying individuals to handle my personal finances, I would circumvent any laws or technicalities and purchase a home in a far-away country.
Also, full-disclosure, I would buy all the designer items I so longingly covet, and a new car.- What is your favorite part of your job?
I enjoy working hard to achieve goals for myself, and helping others to achieve their own goals.
- What's the weirdest thing about you?
When I was little, sometimes I would tie plastic grocery bags over my socks and slide around on the carpet and pretend I was a figure skater. I don’t still do this, but I think this illustrates my innate weirdness…or genius.
- Your house is on fire and you can only grab 3 things. (Your pets, friends and family are safe.) What do you take?
The first thing I would grab would be my cell phone on which to call 911, immediately. Next, I would grab my MacBook and old photos/letters and/or important documents.
- What would your super power be?
Teleportation. Transportation, in any mode, can be a total hassle at times.
- Who would play you in a movie?
Kate Beckinsale. Realistically, Tina Fey.
- Name one thing that's on your bucket list?
I would love to live in a different country for a few years while I’m young, and maybe in retirement if I’m lucky.
- Where do you go to find peace and quiet?
I like taking morning walks or hiking. Early morning coffee time with my fiancé is also nice.
- If you were forced to move to another city, where would you live and why?
Freiburg, Germany. I recently traveled there and fell in love. I love the architecture, the cobblestones and church bells. Not to mention, it is bike friendly, family friendly and the public transportation is great. I also enjoy bier, wine and wurst of all kinds!
- What would you win an Olympic medal for?
I would definitely podium for “Witty Banter Heavily Dosed with Plays-on-Words.” I hear the IOC plans to add that as an official event in 2016.