09/27/2025
Meet our intern from Centralia High School, Parker Russell. She has brought so much to our team already. We are always grateful for perspective from the youth in our community, and in addition to everything else she has accomplished so far, she has given us that. We are proud to feature her here as part of our team!!
"My name is Parker Russell, and I am a senior this year. I am currently participating in an internship with Cooney Hospitality Group Inc. (managing group for Crooked Creek Winery, Crooked Creek Winery Downtown, and Centralia House Restaurant, amongst other ventures) through Centralia High School’s Community Internship program. This program offers unpaid work experience in partnership with local workspaces, providing selected seniors the opportunity to gain real world experience. The selection is based on a combination of attendance, discipline, and academic performance.
I have been interning at Cooney Hospitality Group for four weeks so far and have not only discovered so much about their businesses, but also about the business world in general. I’ve had the privilege to work alongside Shannon, Mindy, and Alex, who have provided me with guidance and insight. So far, I have completed two market analysis projects, contributed with a business plan, given input on current development and marketing projects, and even had the opportunity to visit Crooked Creek Winery to observe their wine press and production process.
After High School, I plan to attend college and pursue a degree in business marketing. I am excited to continue to gain as much hands on experience as possible before graduating. This internship has already been a significant step in that direction."
If you see Parker around, we'd love it if you tell her "hi."