Hi there! My name is Sydney Scheller. I'm currently working towards my Ph.D. in Communication at Texas Tech University, where I explore political and religious communication, with a special focus on media effects, particularly how social media influences our views and conversations.Before this, I earned my M.A. at Asbury University, focusing on youth culture, political communication, and social media. One of my proudest accomplishments is co-authoring a paper on megachurch pastors as social media influencers.I've also gathered a mix of practical experiences. At Pylons Cloud Innovations, I surpassed sales targets and helped improve efficiency. Before that, I managed brand campaigns for influencers at Long Haul Management, where I streamlined social media strategies and built solid client relationships. I also participated in many internships, including with the Lexington hospitality department and Christian Student Fellowship, where I served as the philanthropy intern, honing my skills in fundraising, copywriting, and a developing a love for college students. Outside of work and study, I love mentoring and have held leadership roles in the Public Relations Student Society of America at Asbury University and Asbury's student government - as well as serving as the concert committee chair. I've been lucky enough to receive several awards, like the Asbury University Communication Character and Leadership Award, for my dedication to servant leadership. Ask me about: - The time I was published in a social media textbook- The time I was impaled on tour with a band when I was 18- The time NYT bestselling author Bob Goff gave me dating advice- The time I hosted Rend Collective on my college campus - The time I met Austin Butler in a tea store