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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

Ames, Iowa, United States

• Gain deep insights into the workings of higher education institutions, policies, and student affairs through conferences & mentorship from Iowa State University’s Senior Vice President of Student Affairs
• Explore concepts of social justice, equity, and advocacy in the context of higher education to enhance inclusive campus environments
• Actively engage with the campus community, fostering connections and partnerships to enhance the student experience

Ames, Iowa, United States

• I was nominated by faculty and staff to serve as the sole student representative on a committee dedicated to advancing an inclusive climate and curriculum within the Greenlee School. Collaborating closely with faculty.
• Provide a student perspective on the issues and ideas that come before the committee
• Identify areas for improvement of climate, senior exit, and mid-semester check-in surveys
• Review and analyze data collected through surveys distributed to Greenlee students
• Contribute to the establishment of initiatives aimed at fostering an inclusive and supportive environment

Ames, Iowa, United States

Assist the Greenlee academic advisors to promote the Greenlee School to prospective students by sharing personal college experiences, sharing knowledge of the curriculum and opportunities on campus, and conducting tours of the department. Provide student perspectives to the department and work with other Greenlee student organization leaders to improve.

• TREND Magazine is a completely student-run publication at Iowa State University focusing on fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. Every aspect from the makeup, photography, writing, and graphic design is created by students..
• Managing the logistic, financial, and executive operations
• Coordinate weekly meetings, set deadlines, and develop a production schedule
• Providing executive direction for all visual, written, and administrative components
• Conceptualizing art direction and theme for Issue 35 based on current cultural events and trends
• Leading a team of 45+ executive staff members and over 150 student contributors across 17 committees including Fashion, Editorial, Public Relations, Advertising, and EventsThis experience has not only allowed me to.

Ames, Iowa, United States

Spring 2023 – Femme Ready-to-WearSpring 2022 – Femme Ready-to-WearFall 2021 – Femme Ready-to-WearSpring 2021 – Masc Accessories

Ames, Iowa, United States

• In addition to my role as a Fashion Director at the time, I volunteered and assumed the responsibility of pioneering the newly established position of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director for TREND Magazine. As.
• Aid in the recruitment of BIPOC and underrepresented groups on campus
• Facilitate discussions on inclusivity with a fashion-centric focus aimed to educate and familiarize magazine staff with inclusive practices
• Ensure inclusive messaging practices are used fluently throughout the organization in meetings, on social media, and in the magazineAmong my notable achievements is the rebranding of committees, replacing gender-binary.

Ames, Iowa, United States

Spearhead and successfully implement initiatives aimed at elevating the college experience for international and multicultural students at Iowa State by collaborating with university departments and the City of Ames. Facilitate communication and cooperation as the primary liaison among Student Government, International Student Council, and the.

Ames, Iowa, United States

Ames, Iowa, United States

Ames, Iowa, United States

Assisted teaching an orientation class (UST 110) for international students to help them transition to college and life in the U.S. and be successful at Iowa State. Offered guidance and mentorship to a diverse group of students from various countries, including Brazil, France, Malaysia, and South Korea.

Ames, Iowa, United States

Co-led HON 121, a class of 14 first year honors students by leading discussions, facilitating group activities, and organizing university speakers to help familiarize students with resources on campus and set them up for success for the rest of their time at Iowa State. Developed a semester worth of lesson plans that included class goals, objectives.

Ames, Iowa, United States

Ames, Iowa, United States

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

• Ensured seamless execution of the Global Youth Institute programs, engaging with over 300 participants, including 150 students from 9 countries, teachers, and industry leaders in the food and agriculture sector.
• Enhanced communication skills through script and presentation preparation, guiding collaborative team projects, and cultivating diverse stakeholder relationships for transformative change.
• Developed proficiency in Siteviz for web page management, enhancing technical skills in website maintenance and content updating for over 40 webpages

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

• Support digital media outreach efforts for the World Food Prize Foundation through the George Washington Carver Internship Program
• Write and edit materials, such as press releases, articles, and newsletters, to effectively communicate the Foundation's programs and activities
• Develop and execute engaging social media posts and campaigns on platforms including Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to raise awareness and engage with the public

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Supported digital media outreach efforts for the Pickering and Rangel Fellows Association at the U.S. State Department
• Compiled and synthesized data of over 1,150 fellows from cohorts from 1992-2020 to find areas to improve the fellowship retention rate, community, and support to fellows
• Created over 40 professional visual and written products to facilitate external and internal communication to raise awareness of Pickering and Rangel Fellows and other State Department programs

Berlin, Germany

• Represented Iowa in transatlantic academy on human rights that brings together 12 youth council members from both Germany and the USA
• Developed knowledge of countries’ political structures and international relations by meeting activists, media representatives, and politicians

Ames, Iowa, United States

- Advocated for student equity and resources for the international community at Iowa State- Collaborated with university administration, other student organizations, and Ames community members to organize events and provide resources to international students such as scholarships, furniture, and transportation to the nearest airport to return home over.

Ames, Iowa, United States

Osaka, Japan

• I served as an international student ambassador to Japan (D2640) during my sophomore year of high school through a year-long cultural and academic exchange sponsored by Rotary. I lived with three host families in.
• Advance international understanding, foster goodwill, and embody the qualities of a global citizen
• Build cross-cultural relationships with peers, host families, Rotarians, and fellow exchange students
• Serve as a linguistic bridge, interpreting between English and Japanese to facilitate communication among Rotarian members and international exchange students
• Mentor students during their outbound preparation as a Rotex (exchange alumni)

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Journalism/Mass Communication & International Studies

Minor: Fashion, Culture, History, and Social Justice Notable Coursework: JLMC 303 – Reporting & Writing for Broadcast Media JLMC 307 –.

Study Abroad, Communication/Media Studies & International Studies

Notable Coursework: JMCO 259 – Communication, Cultural Diversity, and Media DISS 341 – Korean Society & Religious Culture POLI 364 – East.