- Who I amIn the early months of 2011, a wave of unrest erupted in the Middle East. I watched the news, glued to the television as American reporters brought the conflict live to my living room. It was then that I decided to use my voice to shed light on the struggles of those who could not speak for themselves.Five years later, I am learning the skills I need to achieve this goal through my education in the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, and putting them into practice through working as both a contributor and editor for student publications, like the award-winning North by Northwestern, as well as professional experience gained through the Medill News Service in Washington, D.C.I plan to graduate in March of 2016, and fully intend to put the skills I have learned through my time at Medill to the test. I hope to never lose the passion I have for reporting and writing, and bringing attention to issues that ought not be overlooked.
- Where I LearnedGo U, NU!Northwestern UniversityMedill School of Journalism
- September 2012 - March 2016
- Bachelor's of Science in Journalism, Magazine Concentration
- Minor in Political Science
- Social science concentration in Psychology
- GPA: 3.7
- What I've DoneNorth by Northwestern MagazinePrint Managing Editor (March 2014 - December 2015)
- Oversaw production of the magazine from staffing to distribution, managing stories and editors throughout
- Contributed original creative content, including a long-form feature article on eating disorders in college
- Managed the holistic vision of the magazine and finances behind publication of the magazine
GlobalGirl Media ChicagoContent Editor & Producer, Marketing Intern (May 2015 - August 2015)- Taught journalism and production skills to young women from underserved communities in the Chicago area
- Worked with student reporters to pitch, draft and create video and text packages for publication across platforms
- Oversaw production of content and edited packages for publication on GGM and partner sites
Medill News ServiceEnvironment and Energy Reporter (January 2015 - March 2015)- Worked as a credentialed reporter on the Hill, writing daily & enterprise stories, focusing on environmental justice
- Pitched stories in daily news meetings for the website, as well as for partners, including USA Today and UPI
- Web produced and moderated content on the daily news site and its social media accounts
North by Northwestern OnlineInteractive Editor & Contributor (March 2013 - December 2014)- Pitched, reporter and coded interactive pieces for the online component of the publication
- Brainstormed and refined story ideas with staff at weekly meetings
- Wrote articles for the publication, including a long-form feature on the conception of love in popular music
The Cradle AdoptionMarketing & Editorial Intern- Pitched, reporter and wrote feature stories about adoptive families and adoption issues for monthly publications
- Managed and created social media campaigns, maintained social media presence including Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter and Pinterest
- Created multimedia advertising content for release across print and online platforms
- What I DoNorth by Northwestern, Fall Magazine 2015EDNOS is not just restricting calories. EDNOS is not just purging after a large meal. EDNOS stands for “eating disorder not otherwise specified” and is more than the number of meals in a day or the number you see when you step on the scale.Medill News Service, February 2015In 2013, his fifth year in office, President Obama announced his plans to take action against the growing threat of climate change. He chose Georgetown University as his venue, speaking to students and faculty about ways to cut carbon emissions and develop renewable energy. But he was silent on an issue looming over less-affluent communities around the country.Medill News Service, February 2015President Barack Obama on Tuesday afternoon vetoed legislation that would approve the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline.The legislation, first proposed by TransCanada Corp. in 2008, would have authorized the construction of a pipeline running from Hardisty, Alberta to Steele City, Neb. The $5.4 billion project requires federal approval because it crosses an international border.Medill News Service, March 2015
As the parents of two teenage daughters, the Obamas know the potential of young girls.
On Tuesday, President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama unveiled an initiative to promote education opportunities for adolescent girls worldwide.
Medill News Service, March 2015Dallas Goldtooth peers into the modest crowd gathered before him in front of the White House on a bitter cold mid-winter day. Some hold signs boldly stating “KXL will spill” and “reject to protect,” others stand solemnly, listening to speakers and nodding as they rail against the sharply contested Keystone XL pipeline.North by Northwestern, Spring Magazine 2014Michael Fleischer stood on the stage of the Jones Great Room, wearing nothing but his underwear and a green bow tie around his neck. He bowed and exited stage left. As the crowd erupted in applause, Fleischer stripped off his skivvies, revealing a matching bow tied intricately around his junk and ran back on stage, to the shock, awe and amazement of the audience.Medill News Service, February 2015The State Department and Environmental Protection Agency launched a program Wednesday to monitor the air quality of countries around the world, citing China’s acknowledgement of its pollution as a result of U.S. monitoring as a success story.Medill News Service, March 2015Fresh out of college and working a 60-hour-per-week unpaid internship in Seattle, Hawk Kinkaid was strapped for cash. With a 90-minute commute to and from work each day, a conventional job wasn’t in the cards.
Kinkaid turned to sex work to pay the bills.
North by Northwestern, March 2014Marissa Penrod took to the Dance Marathon stage as the dancers entered their tenth block Saturday night, encouraging them to push through to the end and reminding them of the impact their thirty hours will have on her son and all children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. - ActivitiesLeadership
- Northwestern Sex Week, Public Relations Chair
- New Student and Family Programs, Peer Advisor
- Northwestern Eco-Reps, Public Relations Chair
Skills- Languages: Intermediate Arabic, Intermediate Spanish
- Computer: Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Express, Convio and Constant Contact
- Proficient in HTML and CSS, familiar with Javascript
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