My love for marketing started long before college. As a kid, my neighbors and I made bracelets and decided to sell them in our community. We designed our own flyers on Word docs, posted them around town, and reached out to Scribble Me Happy, a local children’s art studio that also sold specialty items aligned with their mission of connecting kids with creativity — a perfect collaboration for us. We didn’t exactly have record-breaking sales, but I think the store owner fell in love with our story more than the bracelets themselves. It showed me early on that when people resonate with your message, it can open doors that might otherwise stay closed—and that connection can sometimes sell better than the product.

I went on to study Communication and Media Studies in college because I’ve always been fascinated by how we connect through images, words, and everything in between. I’ve developed a deep appreciation for both traditional communication theory and the visual storytelling power of modern media. After interning with a small boutique, I found myself drawn fully into marketing and haven’t looked back. Today, I’m a Marketing Coordinator for a national staffing agency, continuing to blend creativity, strategy, and purpose in everything I create.