Education

Undergraduate Education

• University of Texas at Austin graduate, 3.17 GPA
• Journalism major, multimedia sequence
• Journalism Classes: J331 Web Publishing, J334 Multimedia Journalism, J336 Visual Design, J340C Women in the News, J320D Intermediate Reporting, J360 Media Law and Ethics, J349T Writing for Online Publications, J340C Journalism and Religion and J349T Editorial Column Writing

Professional organizations and volunteering

International Association of Business Communicators, Minnesota Chapter

• Joined July 2006
• As a part of the Student Services group, participated in Meet the Pros event as a guest speaker. Also helped plan the event. All speaker bios can be found here.
• Attended the Alphabet Bash two years in a row. Volunteered at registration table.
• Also spoke briefly at other networking events, offering experience with IABC as a recruitment tool for the group.
• Featured on Volunteer Spotlight.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities

• Big Sister to 10-year-old Twyla. Because Twyla enjoyed school, went on several educational outings, such as the science museum, zoo, etc.

St. Thomas More Catholic Church

• LIFE Teen Core Team member. Planned short lessons pertaining to different topics every week during the school year.
• As a teen, volunteered as a counselor for middle school retreats. Led small groups.
• As a teen, read scripture during services, led small weekly prayer group.

Peer Assistance and Leadership (PALs)

• In high school, mentored middle-school students, worked as “ambassador” for high school, including welcoming new students, working as a mentor, and other leadership activities.