Carly graduated summa cum laude from Shippensburg University earning a bachelor’s degree in communication/journalism with a concentration in public relations and a minor in business.

For her senior capstone project, Carly collaborated on a campaign to raise awareness of building and renovation projects for Shippensburg Area School District. The project involved situation analysis, research, communications planning, and branding.

She also served as a communications intern for Cumberland County and led Shippensburg University’s Public Relations Student Society of America chapter in the development of public relations and marketing plans for eight pro bono clients.