I grew up in beautiful Santa Barbara County, where the weather is sunny year-round and you can eat overpriced seafood right on the beach.

I earned my associate’s degree in Journalism from Santa Barbara City College, where I wrote for the Arts & Entertainment section of the student newspaper. It was there that I took my first Public Relations course—and quickly realized how much I loved the strategic side of storytelling. I became fascinated by how brands use visuals, stories and messaging to connect with their audience.

I’m now a senior at Cal Poly SLO, earning my bachelor’s degree in Journalism with a concentration in Public Relations. Through my coursework and creative projects, I’ve developed an interest in marketing, creative direction, graphic design and brand strategies.

I’m especially drawn to how creative expression through visuals can intersect with a strategic voice to shape a brand’s identity, and how that turns an audience into a community.

To me, art isn’t just a luxury—it’s something we use to make sense of life. I want to keep creating with purpose, combining creativity with strategy to make content that not only looks good, but makes people feel something.