Overview

  • Plans and oversees Clash of the Colleges and the Shocker State Fair.
  • Develops and implements additional new student transition programs, such as Winter Welcome and Syllabus Party, tailored to student needs.
  • Oversees Transition Mentors.
  • Orchestrates traditional and digital media marketing initiatives.

Educational Background

  • B.A.A. in Media Arts
  • Pursuing M.A. in Communication

What is one success tip you would give students?

Step outside of your comfort zone and embrace curiousity! Growth often happens when you challenge yourself. Push beyond your comfort zone by taking on responsibilities or projects that require new skills or perspectives. This can help you uncover hidden talents and passions.

 

Shocker Strengths

Strategic | Intellection | Achiever | Futuristic | Competition

Information

Academic Interests and Expertise

Educational Background

Bachelor of Applied Arts | Media Arts
Filmmaking Emphasis
Wichita State University, May 2023

Expertise

  • Transition and Retention Programming
  • Student Leadership Development
  • Mentorship Development and Training
  • Social Media and Digital Marketing
  • Research and Communication
  • Project Management
Areas of Research Interest
  • Qualitative Marketing Methodologies
  • Qualitative Social Media Methodologies
  • Belonging Uncertainty
Working Papers
  • You Got me Here... Now What?: Examining How University Social Media Influences Belonging Uncertainty Reduction in First-Year Students.
Professional Experience

Student Program Coordinator | Office of Student Success: First-Year Programs
July 2023 - Present | Wichita State University

Marketing and Event Coordinator | Office of Student Success: First-Year Programs
September 2022 - July 2023 | Wichita State University

Marketing Intern | Office of Student Success: First-Year Programs
August 2021 - September 2022 | Wichita State University

Digital Media Intern | Office of Undergraduate Admissions
August 2021 - September 2022 | Wichita State University

Transition Mentor | Office of Student Success: First-Year Programs
November 2020 - January 2023 | Wichita State University

Shocker Navigator | Office of Undergraduate Admissions
May 2020 - September 2022 | Wichita State University

Awards and Honors

Senior Honors Recipient | 2022-2023
Division of Student Affairs | Wichita State University

Undergraduate Student of the Year Finalist | 2022
Student Engagement, Advocacy and Leadership (SEAL) | Wichita State University

Phenomenal Woman Award | 2022
Office of Diversity and Inclusion | Wichita State University

Transition Mentor of the Year | 2022
Office of Student Success: First-Year Programs | Wichita State University

Outstanding Member of the Year | 2021-2022
Student Ambassador Society | Wichita State University

Areas of Service

Committees:

2025 NODA National Conference Planning | Communication Co-Chair
Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education (NODA) (2024 - Current)

Membership Engagement Committee | Member
Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education (NODA) (2024 - Current)

Transfer Student Working Group | Member
Wichita State University (2024 - Current)

Campus Climate Committee | Member
Wichita State University (2024 - Current)

NODA Region III and IV Conference Planning | Marketing and Technology Committee
Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education (NODA) (2024 - 2025)

2025 NODA Region IV Awards Review Committee | Member
Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education (NODA) (2024 - 2025)

2025 NODA Region IV Programs Review Committee | Member
Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education (NODA) (2024 - 2025)

2024 NODA National Conference Programs Review Committee | Member
Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education (NODA) (2024)

2024 NODA National Conference Awards Review Committee | Member
Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education (NODA) (2024)

Peer Mentoring/Peer-to-Peer Support Ad Hoc | Member
Wichita State University (2024)

Emerging Leaders Program | Member
Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education (NODA) (2023-2024)

 

Presentations:

The Anatomy of a High Performing Team
Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education (NODA) | 2025

Two Worlds, One Goal: Navigating Professional Growth While Pursuing your Master's Degree
Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education (NODA) | 2024

The Struggle is Real: Rebuilding and Rebranding your Orientation Leader Team
Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education (NODA) | 2024

Tour Training 101
Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education (NODA) | 2023

Meeting Students Where They're At: Utilizing Social Media to Reach Prospective Students
Collegiate Information & Visitor Services Association (CIVSA) | 2022