About Me

I'm a passionate writer, communicator, and event strategist currently pursuing my M.A. in Writing and Publishing at Emerson College, where I also earned my B.A. in Writing, Literature, and Publishing (Cum Laude, Class of 2025). With hands-on leadership experience in student organizations, editorial boards, and marketing teams, I bring creativity, clarity, and purpose to every project I take on.

 

Experience Highlights

Leadership & Creative Direction

• Research & Communications Graduate Assistant, Emerson College Office of Research and Creative Scholarship (ORCS): Managed multi-platform faculty communications, promoted research initiatives through marketing and annual reporting, and supported grant programs through data tracking, reporting, and funding research. Led planning efforts in the first annual Celebration of Research event. 

• President, Emerson Communications: Led internal and external communications, managed team operations, and oversaw hiring and team training. Former Creative Director.

• Marketing/Branding Coordinator, ERA Awards: Designed ERA’s visual identity and marketing strategy across print, digital, and live-event media.

• Head Events Coordinator, Concrete Literary Magazine: Directed launch events and community engagement.

Events & Community Engagement

• Spirit & Traditions Coordinator, Emerson Mane Events: Produced campus-wide events, launched a social campaign that boosted attendance by 40%.

• Special Events Intern, Fairfax County Park Authority: Coordinated summer concert and cinema event series, streamlined large and small event application processes.

• Social Chair, Sigma Pi Theta: Managed social event planning and member engagement.

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Marketing, Writing & Editorial

• Copywriter, Friends of the Public Garden: Wrote campaign content and designed enduring park signage.

• Newsletter Editor, Emerson Marketing Dept.: Designed branded email newsletters using Canva and Constant Contact.

• Public Relations Manager, Emerge: Collaborated on event concepts and marketing campaigns tailored to target audiences.

• Editor & Beta Reader, A Misremembrance: Provided narrative analysis and plot suggestions in a collaborative, workshop-style process.

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Early Creative Leadership

• Founder, Leah’s Virtual Summer Camps: Designed and led three free online camps for kids aged 5–14 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Student Page, Fairfax County Office of Elections: Supported the 2020 election process by assisting voters and collaborating with election officers, while helping implement and maintain thoughtful COVID-19 safety protocols.

• Volunteer Roles in Education & Community Engagement: Gained foundational experience in public service and education through roles with the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington, Beth El Hebrew Congregation, and NoVA Playlabs—serving as a student speaker, substitute teacher, and teaching assistant focused on inclusive learning and youth development.

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Awards & Recognition

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• Emerson College Dean’s List (2022–Present)

• Expression and Visionary Scholarship Recipient

• Girl Scout Gold Award

• Civic Excellence Award, Early College Scholar (High School)

 

Skills

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• Event Planning & Project Management

• Creative Writing & Copyediting

• Graphic Design (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite)

• Web Design (Wix, Constant Contact)

• Public Speaking & Team Leadership

• Proficient in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office