Hello Visitor,

Thank you for visiting my portfolio to explore my work. I have invested a great deal of effort into creating the content on this website, and I take immense pride in being able to share it with you. I hope you find it enjoyable and engaging.

I am a newly graduated media and communications individual passionate about crafting compelling stories. I possess skills in research, audience analysis, and the development of PR and communication strategies. My proficiency in audio and video editing, photography, digital media production, and social media complements my skill set. My educational background spans public relations, crisis management, audience research, digital platforms, corporate communication, psychology, organizational communications, multimedia production, fandom studies, graphic design, political science, and Northeast Asian studies.

Having lived and studied in various countries, including Japan, Korea, and England, I offer a unique global perspective and multicultural expertise. I am enthusiastic about expanding my knowledge and skills in roles related to media, content marketing, advertising, graphic design, corporate communications, and psychology.

I hold several degrees: a BA with Honors in Political Science and Asian Studies from Alverno College (2013), a Technical Diploma with Honors in Social Media Strategy from Milwaukee Area Technical College (2016), an MSc in Strategic Communication from the London School of Economics and Political Science (2019), and an Associates Degree in Applied Science in eProduction with honors from Milwaukee Area Technical College (2023). I am currently pursuing an Associate Degree in Graphic Design from Milwaukee Area Technical College

I am also a member of three honor societies: 

Phi Theta Kappa · Mar 2021 - Present

Delta Alpha Pi · Jan 2021 - Present

National Technical Honor Society · Mar 2020 - Present

I love to travel and have been fortunate enough to visit 36 different countries. Additionally, I am an animal lover and have two cats named Simba and Athena.

My research interests are centered on audience research, where I explore viewing habits and preferences and delve into the passionate fandoms that emerge from these audiences. I'm particularly intrigued by how these fandoms interact with intellectual properties (IPs), the media content surrounding them, and their associated merchandise. Moreover, I'm fascinated by how individual fans and entire communities use technology to express their dedication to their favorite IPs by creating and sharing content.

The media I study often originates from the Northeast Asia region, including China, Japan, and Korea. In this academic field, I have explored these countries' social and cultural aspects, especially in relation to the diverse media they produce and the prevalent pop cultures interwoven with it. I discuss phenomena such as Japanese Otaku culture, which encompasses Anime, Manga, Light Novels, Visual Novels, Video Games, and J-pop. Additionally, I'm well-versed in Hallyu (Korean Wave) culture, which includes Korean dramas and K-pop, as well as Chinese pop culture featuring Manhua, Chinese dramas, Chinese animation, and martial arts films. My understanding also extends to the operations of major media conglomerates in these regions, such as Sony, Bandai Namco Holdings Inc., and Taeyoung. This extensive exploration of the media landscapes in Northeast Asia provides me with a comprehensive understanding of how global media influences and shapes fan communities and their engagement with IPs.