…a professional hat wearer. 

NGL, I have a lot going on. From sifting through thousands of pounds of donations as co-director of student-run nonprofit Carolina Thrift to directing and editing all copywriting deliverables at the 1893 Brand Studio and balancing my school schedule in between, my day-to-day can get hectic. But being on my toes keeps me driven, invigorated and inspired to find a career where I can balance my professional ambitions with my desire to give back to my community.

…open-hearted. 

Not just because I’ve had open heart surgery (true story). I approach storytelling with curiosity, honesty and a willingness to go off the beaten path, no matter where it takes me. My goal is to find what makes people tick and what aspects of a campaign or story tug at people’s heartstrings. In any project big or small, I always try to lead with my best heart forward, solving problems while maximizing positive social impact. 

…a quadruplet. 

Another true story. I gained many important skills growing up with three twins: problem-solving, teamwork, negotiation and dividing the last piece of pizza into four slivers so everyone gets the same amount. Two of my twins also have autism. My unique upbringing is a story that hooks just about anyone, and telling it repeatedly to strangers has inspired my passion for storytelling and my curiosity for exploring the intersection between communication and the public good.

…a pop-culture obsessor.

Come to me after any awards show and I WILL have thoughts to share with you. My parents had a lot going on taking care of four kids, so much of my childhood was spent in front of a screen. Media became my cool babysitter who let me stay up past 8 p.m., and I’m still obsessed today. 

…a senior at UNC-Chapel Hill.

Born and bred. I come from a large Carolina family (hence the blue-themed website), and I am so proud to be in my final semester in this little town called Chapel Hill studying advertising/PR, communications and, oui, French.