Getting to Know Haylee Bjork

Haylee is CFI’s Marketing Outreach Coordinator, she is responsible for developing, creating, and managing the Center for Innovation’s marketing and outreach activities (digital and physical assets). She also plans events and assists with outreach for our various programs. She also assesses, monitors, and analyses CFI’s marketing and outreach efforts!

Tell us a little bit about yourself!

I graduated from UND Spring 2023, and I have been at CFI since July 2023. I’m originally from Valley City, ND! I’ve always loved writing, photography, editing, and being involved in various clubs/organizations. In college I found my passion for social media by holding social media/Marketing positions for my sorority, Alpha Phi, and on the UND Student Government Executive board!

What college did you attend and what was your major?

I attended the University of North Dakota! I studied English and Communication,

What is your favorite book or movie?

My favorite book is The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, it’s a short & easy read but also very meaningful!

I have a lot of favorite movies, but I think my favorite is The Truman Show.

If you could drop everything and go anywhere in the world, where would you go?

I would go to Norway; I’ve always wanted to go!

What is your favorite part of living in Grand Forks?

Grand Forks has a very welcoming and tight knit community, wherever I go I feel like I always run into someone I know and chat with them! I’m from a small town and Forks reminds me of home but also has a lot of opportunities! I also love the green way and beautiful ND sunsets 😊

What is your favorite part about working at CFI?

I’ve learned SO much through my position at CFI! We work with so many interesting people and companies. I love getting to work with my interns on creating content, organizing events, and working on developing their skills! My coworkers also make work a fun place to be!