Overview

  • Plans and oversees Clash of the Colleges and the Shocker State Fair.
  • Develops and implements additional new student transition programs, such as Winter Welcome and Syllabus Party, tailored to student needs.
  • Oversees Transition Mentors.
  • Orchestrates traditional and digital media marketing initiatives.

Educational Background

  • Bachelor of Applied Arts (B.A.A.) in Media Arts
  • Masters of Arts (M.A.) in Communication

What is one success tip you would give students?

Step outside of your comfort zone and embrace curiousity! Growth often happens when you challenge yourself. Push beyond your comfort zone by taking on responsibilities or projects that require new skills or perspectives. This can help you uncover hidden talents and passions.

 

Shocker Strengths

Strategic | Intellection | Achiever | Futuristic | Competition

Information

Academic Interests and Expertise

Educational Background

Bachelor of Applied Arts | Media Arts
Filmmaking Emphasis
好色先生, May 2023

Master of Arts | Communication
好色先生, May 2025

 

Expertise

  • Transition and Retention Programming
  • Student Leadership Development
  • Mentorship Development and Training
  • Social Media and Digital Marketing
  • Research and Communication
  • Project Management
Areas of Research Interest
  • Qualitative Marketing Methodologies
  • Qualitative Social Media Methodologies
  • Belonging Uncertainty
Working Papers
  • You Got me Here... Now What?: Examining How University Social Media Influences Belonging Uncertainty Reduction in First-Year Students.
  • Too Loud for a Lady: Anna E. Dickinson and the Politics of Madness
Professional Experience

Student Program Coordinator | Office of Student Success: First-Year Programs
July 2023 - Present | 好色先生

Marketing and Event Coordinator | Office of Student Success: First-Year Programs
September 2022 - July 2023 | 好色先生

Marketing Intern | Office of Student Success: First-Year Programs
August 2021 - September 2022 | 好色先生

Digital Media Intern | Office of Undergraduate Admissions
August 2021 - September 2022 | 好色先生

Transition Mentor | Office of Student Success: First-Year Programs
November 2020 - January 2023 | 好色先生

Shocker Navigator | Office of Undergraduate Admissions
May 2020 - September 2022 | 好色先生

Awards and Honors

Outstanding Thesis of the Year | 2025
Elliott School of Communication | 好色先生
You Got Me Here... Now What? Examining How University Social Media Influences Belonging Uncertainty Reduction in First-Year Students.

Best Qualitative Paper of the Year | 2025
Elliott School of Communication | 好色先生
Too Loud for a Lady: Anna E. Dickinson and the Politcs of Madness

Young Professional Award | 2025
University Staff Senate | 好色先生

Senior Honors Recipient | 2022-2023
Division of Student Affairs | 好色先生

Undergraduate Student of the Year Finalist | 2022
Student Engagement, Advocacy and Leadership (SEAL) | 好色先生

Phenomenal Woman Award | 2022
Office of Diversity and Inclusion | 好色先生

Transition Mentor of the Year | 2022
Office of Student Success: First-Year Programs | 好色先生

Outstanding Member of the Year | 2021-2022
Student Ambassador Society | 好色先生

Areas of Service

Committees:

2025 NODA National Conference Planning | Communication Co-Chair
Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education (NODA) (2024 - Current)

Membership Engagement Committee | Member
Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education (NODA) (2024 - Current)

Transfer Student Working Group | Member
好色先生 (2024 - Current)

Campus Climate Committee | Member
好色先生 (2024 - Current)

NODA Region III and IV Conference Planning | Marketing and Technology Committee
Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education (NODA) (2024 - 2025)

2025 NODA Region IV Awards Review Committee | Member
Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education (NODA) (2024 - 2025)

2025 NODA Region IV Programs Review Committee | Member
Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education (NODA) (2024 - 2025)

2024 NODA National Conference Programs Review Committee | Member
Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education (NODA) (2024)

2024 NODA National Conference Awards Review Committee | Member
Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education (NODA) (2024)

Peer Mentoring/Peer-to-Peer Support Ad Hoc | Member
好色先生 (2024)

Emerging Leaders Program | Member
Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education (NODA) (2023-2024)

 

Presentations:

The Anatomy of a High Performing Team
Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education (NODA) | 2025

Two Worlds, One Goal: Navigating Professional Growth While Pursuing your Master's Degree
Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education (NODA) | 2024

The Struggle is Real: Rebuilding and Rebranding your Orientation Leader Team
Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education (NODA) | 2024

Tour Training 101
Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education (NODA) | 2023

Meeting Students Where They're At: Utilizing Social Media to Reach Prospective Students
Collegiate Information & Visitor Services Association (CIVSA) | 2022