Portfolio

This is a grouping of both writing and graphic design that I have done in order to showcase the skills I have gained and maintained throughout my time at Hollins. They demonstrate critical thinking, an ability to write for differing audiences, and dispel complicated information. My fascination with the ways in which people form and influence the world around them also shines through. I enjoy working with people and information. Any opportunities where I would get to work with either or both would be wonderfully ideal.

Writing

Testimony as A Window in time

Originally for an American History class, this essay discusses how a specific source, Harriet Hernandes's Testimony, displays life during the Reconstruction Era South through a court proceeding. With this piece, I was able to fully dive into one source, analyzing and dissecting older language in order to formulate and extrapolate power dynamics at the time. 

Sociology Research Project Proposal

This piece was for my Intro to Sociology Class and allowed me to learn technical writing. The main focus is on how nonnormative family units navigate through institutions that rely on norms. This paper helped me figure out how to propose a question and then go plan the steps of answering that question. There was both strategy and a new style of writing put into this. 

Studying the Dynamics of Tick Prevention and Knowledge

While Public Health isn't a main focus of mine, this piece allowed me to practice this scientific style of writing. It also gave me practice with a different style of research to the skills I use in Sociology or English contexts. 

Visuals

Informative Placard

This was made for a campaign event during my internship with Delegate Katrina Callsen. I made this using Canva as a way to inform participants of the ingredients in the drink she had paid for ahead of time. This allowed me to practice with adapting to her already established visual style while still making an eye-catching design.

Flyer for Improv Club

Another representation of my visual work, this is a flyer where I had to get two different things across: our event happening and audience participation we wanted ahead of time. As this is for a student club, I did have more fun with the design, but I also made sure to differentiate it from other flyers that are typically put up by introducing bright colors.