I am a junior at the University of Missouri pursuing a bachelor of arts in psychology and a bachelor of journalism with an emphasis in strategic communication. 

My interest in journalism started at a young age. When I was in fourth grade, I decided I wanted to put together a magazine to distribute to my peers. I would spend hours perfecting each issue, and I loved the rush and enjoyment I got out of creating something using my unique sense of creativity. 

After discovering my love of design and storytelling, I joined the yearbook staff in middle school and continued to be a part of the program throughout high school. During my senior year of high school, I served as the editor-in-chief of the Highlander yearbook, one of the largest high school yearbooks in the country.