Undergraduate
Bachelor of the Arts in English Literature
Minor in Communications/ Journalism
I earned my undergrad in the last century and I don't have many digital breadcrumbs, so you'll have to take my word for it that I:
Transitioned my only social media account from Myspace to Facebook Sophomore year.
Reported for the Seattle University Spectator back when it was still a newspaper.
Worked my way through college as a stock broker's assistant in Seattle. I researched historical stock data in Morningstar tomes and microfiche.
I attended Desmond Tutu's speech "Global Reconciliation in the New Millennium" at Seattle University.
Created my own academic track so I could travel Europe and study in Cannes, France for 5 months, which is where I was on 9/11.
After graduation:
I considered law school, so I worked in the family law department at Preston Gates & Ellis.
I also volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for King County and successfully placed all my CASA kids in safe, loving homes. Learn more about my public service and volunteer positions.
Master of Communication in Digital Media
Began coursework in September of 2019, completed classes online throughout the pandemic and graduated in June of 2022.
Learned film editing and UX/UI.
Learned how to write, record and produce a podcast about building a home-office/ greenhouse during the pandemic.
Submitted my screenplay, Tangleheart for review at the Seattle Film Summit.
Fulfilled a 10-week, Digital Marketing engagement, presenting a new-to-market sea kelp snack created on Bainbridge Island.
Volunteered as a copyeditor for the original publication of the Comm Lead: International Student Guide, a resource designed to assist international students relocating to Seattle to study at the University of Washington.
Worked with a diverse, virtual team during COVID-19 quarantine to develop an award winning, Mask Selection Digital Tool and social media campaign for the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.
Selected as an alumni fellow with the role of student mentor, during the 2022- 2023 academic year.