"The best word shakers were the ones who understood the true power of words. They were the ones who could climb the highest." -Markus Zusak-I am a believer that our words can help us reach new heights. The power of communication, whether by the written word or the spoken word, is an invaluable tool we have been given to create and foster change. I want to strive to find new avenues to utilize communication, so that we can use our words to reach new heights. I have experience in instructional design, technical and creative writing. I am studying Workforce Education and Development at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. During my time at SIUC, I have had the opportunity to learn in depth about instructional design, adult education, along with technical and creative writing. I have had opportunities to create and build career development courses, with activities and assessments on various subjects. I have also had the opportunity to be involved with other organizations and activities at SIUC. My poetry and nonfiction pieces have been published twice in SIUC’s Literary and Arts Magazine, Grassroots. Writing, communication and visual arts are my passions, and I would love to explore new ways to use these skills to be a part of larger effort.