My Story

I am a published writer and experienced editor of a variety of works from academic articles to poetry. I recently graduated summa cum laude from the University of Florida with a B.A. in English and minors in French and Francophone Studies and Mass Communications Studies. As an English major, I concentrated on 19th-century Victorian literature, focusing on topics such as feminism, genre, and gender in my studies. Besides academic works like my honors thesis and published article in the UF Journal of Undergraduate Research, I pursued many other kinds of writing. One of my courses was on screenwriting, and as staff member for PRISM: UF Honors Magazine I wrote a plethora of both creative and journalistic pieces for the publication.

While part of PRISM, my writing and editing skills evolved, first serving as Creative Editor and then co-Editor-in-Chief for two years. As co-EIC I managed a staff of over fifty students to produce two magazines a year—two of which were fully produced and published remotely due to the pandemic. Working in PRISM, I grew comfortable collaborating with others as part of a large team. Now, whether I am functioning as part of a bigger staff, or working in a smaller setting, I can engage with others to produce quality results. I also have skills in communication and research, having presented at two national academic conferences and multiple university conferences over the course of my undergraduate career.

My scholarship has even taken me beyond the United States to the United Kingdom. In the summer of 2019, I pursued an independent research project at the University of Cambridge as part of a UF study abroad program. I later participated in an exchange program with the University of Glasgow, spending the Fall 2020 semester as a student in Scotland. My academic work during my undergraduate career has led to my selection for several awards and honors, including being named a 2021 Outstanding Scholar of my University of Florida graduating class.

My interests in writing and publishing also led me to serve as an intern in the Acquisitions department at the University Press of Florida for several months. In that position, I learned about the publishing process, as well as aided in tasks such as drafting contracts and budgets, corresponding with authors, and overseeing the submissions inbox.

As demonstrated by my resume, I try to push myself out of my comfort zone, and I am always searching for opportunities to expand my knowledge and experiences, whether at home or abroad. As I move forward in my career, I hope to further develop my abilities in publishing, storytelling, and other types of communications.