I am a second-year advertising major at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, I split my time between New York and California. I currently serve as the Fashion Director for Renegade Magazine, the university's premier Black general-interest publication, and I’m an active member of the communications fraternity Zeta Phi Eta. With strong skills in project management, styling, and organization, I have excelled in both my academic and extracurricular endeavors.
My journey in the creative industry began with an internship at the up-and-coming luxury brand Parker Thatch during the summer between my senior year of high school and my freshman year of college. This hands-on experience introduced me to the world of branding, product marketing, and customer engagement, solidifying my interest in advertising and creative strategy.
As an advertising student, I’ve found my niche in creating innovative campaigns through research and pitching. In my first advertising class, ADV 206: Advertising Practice, I collaborated with a team of three students to design the "Relive the Rush" campaign, a mock project aimed at positioning Sour Patch Kids as the #1 non-chocolate confectionery brand in the U.S. Utilizing cross-tab analysis and insights from MRI Simmons, we developed a data-driven strategy that reflected our growing expertise. This semester, I am expanding my skills through ADV 208: The Big Idea in Advertising and ADV 400: Fashion Advertising. These courses are allowing me to dive deeper into population research, media planning, and the evolving relationship between advertising and the fashion industry.
As Fashion Director of Renegade Magazine, I’ve made it my mission to promote inclusivity by casting and dressing models of all shades, shapes, and sizes. I believe that inclusivity should be the norm, and that anyone can bring a creative vision to life—whether it’s for a photoshoot, video, or runway show. What truly matters is the concept, the creativity, and the clothes—not the person behind them. My work as a stylist has garnered recognition, and I’ve been honored with an invitation to style a “living art gallery” for an MLK Day celebration, which will also kick off Black History Month festivities. This event is set to debut on January 26th, 2025.