Arizona – Ciara Archer

Hello! I’m Ciara Archer – your 2016 Arizona Rose! I am 23 years old and am proud to come from the Grand Canyon State! A recent graduate of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University, I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, specializing in Public Relations. During my degree, I was chosen to participate in an internship with the Disney College Program, and had the privilege of making magic for many guests at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. After graduation, I found employment as a public relations associate at Axiom Public Affairs – a local government affairs firm that works on political campaigns, corporate communications, and a variety of other issues. It is a great opportunity where I continue to learn each and every day! My community involvement includes serving as co-marketing chair for the Phoenix Hub of the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers Community. This group is developed by young professionals around the globe who are “exceptional in their potential, their achievements and their drive to make a contribution to their communities.” I love spending time with my 18-year-old brother Taidgh, snuggling with my eight rescue dogs, watching old movies, reading, and listening to vinyl records. My family is a huge part of my life and I live for the days I get to learn from and be around them. I come by my Irish heritage through my dad who was born and raised in Dublin, where my granddad and many extended family members still reside. Participating in the Rose of Tralee is a wonderful way to honor my grandmother’s memory – who was a big reason for my applying.