About Me

I’m a Communication Studies major with a Marketing Communications minor at Emerson College in Boston. I grew up in Vienna, Virginia, just outside D.C., where I first became curious about how people share stories and connect through them.

That curiosity has shaped everything I’ve done since. At Marriott Vacations Worldwide, I worked in marketing and sales, helping with concierge services, creating personalized welcome gifts, and shadowing the sales team. I learned how hospitality depends on small moments of care and clear communication. At Minassian Media, I focused on media research and monitoring for nonprofit, media, and philanthropic clients, which taught me how strategy begins with listening and understanding how stories reach people.

At Emerson, I’ve focused on projects that bring people together. I’m the Secretary of the Class of 2026 Council, planning events for students across campus, and the Vice President of Communications for Emerson’s American Marketing Association, where I manage social media and promote our events. Each experience has reminded me that communication, whether in hospitality, media, or community spaces, starts with making people feel seen.

My Perspective

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My Perspective *

While at Emerson, I’ve realized that storytelling is at the root of everything I care about. I have always loved books, movies, and television, and those were the first places I noticed how a story can shift the way people think and feel. That awareness is what made me pay attention to communication as something more than content, and as a tool that shapes perception and connection. Whether it is a brand campaign or a conversation with a guest, it always begins with how a story is told and who it reaches. I care about noticing people, understanding what matters to them, and crafting messages that feel honest and build connection.
One of the most important things I’ve learned at Emerson is how to work with other people. Most of my classes did not have exams; instead, they had group projects, campaigns, and presentations. That meant I couldn’t just focus on my own work; I had to figure out who I was as a group member and what I brought to a team. I learned how to listen, when to compromise, and when to speak up.
College taught me how to keep going when things are difficult. Balancing internships, leadership roles, and classes forced me to learn how to manage deadlines, adjust when plans changed, and still produce work I was proud of. I realized that perseverance is what makes communication real. It is the part that turns ideas into something tangible, whether that is a presentation, a campaign, an essay, or an experience that stays with someone.
Gratitude has shaped the way I move through school, work, and my relationships. I am grateful for the experiences I have had, such as studying abroad, working in hospitality and communications, and being trusted with leadership roles on campus. Remembering that keeps me grounded. It reminds me why I care about communication in the first place, because it is how we acknowledge other people and the impact they have on us.