I earned my B.A. in Media Studies from the University of California, Berkeley, where I studied digital media, communications, and the relationship between media, culture, and online audiences. My coursework explored everything from media theory and digital storytelling to social media communities, globalization, and the role media plays in shaping public perception.
Some of the courses that most shaped my perspective included Media and Democracy, Media Theories and Processes, Media and Globalization, and Research Methodologies, which explored the relationship between media, technology, culture, and public discourse. I also studied digital storytelling and online communities through courses like Virtual Communities and Social Media and Digital Projects and Digital Storytelling, examining how audiences form identity, connection, and participation across digital spaces.
Outside the classroom, I gained hands-on experience through CalTV, where I contributed to content creation, production, and digital distribution. The experience gave me a deeper understanding of collaborative storytelling and audience engagement while allowing me to work in a creative, fast-paced student media environment.
Before transferring to Berkeley, I attended East Los Angeles College, where I built an early foundation in communications, media studies, and digital content creation.
My academic experience ultimately shaped the way I think about storytelling today: not just as content creation, but as a way to build connection, communicate ideas clearly, and understand the audiences on the other side of the screen.
