CAN DO, Inc. recently appointed Miguel Polanco as its Marketing Assistant.

In his role, Polanco will support brand awareness of CAN DO and the entrepreneurial arm of the organization, CAN BE, through written and visual content as well as marketing collateral that promotes the organization, its activities and partnerships. He will also develop and implement campaigns across social media and traditional marketing mediums that align with the organization's goals and work in collaboration with additional departments within CAN DO.

CAN DO President & CEO Joseph Lettiere said, “Miguel will be a great addition to the CAN DO team. His enthusiasm for the community and skillset will play an essential role in our marketing efforts, enhancing the organization’s ability to fulfill our mission of improving the quality of life in Greater Hazleton through the creation and retention of a full range of employment opportunities.”

Polanco said, “I'm both honored and thrilled to be a part of such an illustrious organization! Since moving to Hazleton in 2005, I quickly learned about all the great things CAN DO has done for the area. Sixteen years later, I will also be playing a part in the betterment of the lives of everyone who calls Hazleton home. I look forward to starting this new chapter in my life and can't wait to see what’s in store for my career.”

Polanco graduated from The Pennsylvania State University in May of 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Business.

While in college, he served as a marketing intern for the Hazleton Integration Project, where he monitored the organization's social media platforms. He also photographed, edited and published short, informative videos advertising the organization and its events on social media and revamped its website.