Andrew DeLong is the Director of Donor Engagement. Previously, he was Director of Teaching Operations and prior to that, Teaching & Event Services Director at Poynter. His passion for journalism first brought him to the Institute as a participant in the High School Journalism Program and then again as a member of the Poynter Fellowship for College Journalists. Prior to joining Poynter in 2012 as a program coordinator, DeLong worked for the Tampa Bay Times as both a writer and editorial assistant. He also freelanced for several local magazines and community publications. He is a native Floridian and enjoys volunteering in his community. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida where he majored in mass communications and minored in leadership studies. He holds a certification in hospitality and tourism management from Florida Atlantic University.