Writing and Design
Explore my past writing and design projects, which demonstrate my attention to detail, understanding of design principles, and ability to craft engaging stories in a variety of formats.
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Writing
GenCen Articles
In my position as Office & Communications Manager for MSU's Center for Gender in Global Context (GenCen), I was tasked with writing blog posts, news announcements, and magazine articles for the organization's website, as well as editing pieces written by other team members. Below are some of the pieces that I published:
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GenCen Assistant Director Awarded for Outstanding Contributions to Student Success
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GenCen Leads Collaborative Training on Research Ethics at Sappho For Equality in Kolkata
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Michigan State Hosting African Futures Research Leadership Scholars in 2025
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CCEL Articles
In my position with the MSU Center for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL), I was responsible for all external communications, including news stories and press releases. Below are some of the articles that I published on our website:
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MSU Partnership with Refugee Development Center Shows Benefits of Uplifting Newcomers
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Spartan Volunteer Service Awards Banquet Recognizes Record Number of Students
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The Current Magazine
I served as a contributing writer, editor, and photographer for The Current, East Lansing, Michigan's only student-led arts and culture magazine, from August to December 2022. Below are the articles that I wrote and photographed for:
- How Capitalism Killed the American Mall (Online Exclusive)
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Industry Plants Aren’t The Problem: The Industry Is (Summer Issue 2023)
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More Examples
In addition to the pieces above, I have a variety of academic, personal, and professional publications. Below are some pieces that I wrote or contributed to:
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Design
GenCen
In my position as Office & Communications Manager for Michigan State University's Center for Gender in Global Context (GenCen), I was responsible for all internal and external communications, including flyers, brochures, event materials, and social media posts. Below are some of the designs I created:
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2025 Annual Review One-Pager
Audience: Office Management
"Teraanga Republic" Event Flyer
Audience: Newsletters, Websites, MSU Faculty/Staff/Students, Community Members
WS Course Flyers (Slideshow)
Audience: Website, Social Media, GenCen Students
Monthly Observation Banners (Slideshow)
Audience: Newsletter, Website, Social Media
Grant Awardee Instagram Post (Slideshow)
Audience: Newsletter, Website, Social Media
Newsletter Promo Post
Audience: Social Media
"The Opportunity Trap" Event Flyer
Audience: Newsletters, Websites, MSU Faculty/Staff/Students, Community Members
"Teraanga Republic" Event Banner
Audience: Newsletter, Social Media, MSU Faculty/Staff/Students
Trainings & Workshops Brochure
Audience: Website, MSU Faculty/Staff, International Scholars and Community Members
Methods Panel Virtual Event Video
Audience: Website, MSU Faculty/Staff/Students
MSU Center for Community Engaged Learning
In my position as a Communications, Marketing, and Events Program Assistant for Michigan State University's Center for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL), I was responsible for designing marketing materials such as posters, brochures, logos, newsletters, event invitations, and social media graphics. Below are some of the designs I created:​
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Compact24 Conference Poster
Presented by Tina Houghton and K.C. Keyton
Audience: International Scholars in the Field of Civic and Community Engagement in Higher Education
Healing Through Kindness and Service Event Flyer
Audience: Newsletters, Websites, MSU Faculty/Staff/Students, Community Members
CCEL LinkedIn Banner
Audience: CCEL LinkedIn account viewers, MSU students, professionals in the CEL field
Give Green Day Email Banner
Audience: CCEL email list, prospective donors
Spartan Volunteer Service Award Certificate
Audience: MSU Student Spartan Volunteer Service Award Recipients
Spartan Day of Service Recap Instagram Post
Audience: CCEL and MSU Alumni Office Instagram Pages
Summer Hospital Volunteer Opportunity Email Banner
Audience: CCEL email list, MSU students interested in volunteering and/or healthcare, pre-health education
"Healing Through Kindness And Service" Event Email Banner
Audience: Newsletters, Websites, MSU Faculty/Staff/Students, Lansing/East Lansing Community Members
Holiday Greetings Video
Audience: CCEL Community Partners
2023 SVSA Recap
Audience: CCEL and other MSU social media and email channels
Community Partner Toolkit Cover Page
Audience: CCEL community partners
McLaren College Volunteer Checklist
Audience: MSU and other college students volunteering at McLaren Greater Lansing
Spartan Volunteer Corps Logo
Audience: MSU students, community
MSUvote Initiative
During my time with Michigan State University's MSUvote Initiative, I was responsible for designing marketing materials such as posters, brochures, marketing videos, and social media graphics. Below are some of the designs I created:​
Student Voter Registration Rally Informational Handout (Slideshow)
Audience: MSU Students
Student Voter Registration Rally Flyers (Slideshow)
Audience: Social Media, MSU Students
MSUvote Welcome Banner
Audience: Newsletter/email/document viewers, primarily MSU students and faculty/staff
On-Campus Early Voting Guide (Video)
Audience: Social Media, MSU Students
We're Hiring Announcement
Audience: MSUvote Social Media
More Designs
I engaged in many design projects during my time at Michigan State University. Below are some selected designs that I created for classes, extracurriculars, and beyond:
P2W Study Night Flyer
Audience: P2W Club Members, Professional & Public Writing Majors
Meet the Staff (Slideshow)
Audience: The Current Magazine Social Media
My P2W Journey
Audience: Portfolio Seminar Professor, Classmates
Gendered Brains in Neuroscience
Audience: Introduction to Professional Writing Professor, Classmates
My Art
In my free time, I am an artist who enjoys drawing, painting, sculpting, and digital art. Below are some selected pieces that I created:
Values Self-Portrait
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Prayer Print
Quick Board Game Sketches
Groovy Print (Slideshow)
