.03 / LEARNING
EDUCATION
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
M.B.A. (In Progress - Graduation 2021)
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
M.A. Producing for Film & Video (2009)
WELLESLEY COLLEGE
B.A. International Relations & Theatre Studies (2004)
THE MADEIRA SCHOOL
High school diploma (2000)
CERTIFICATES
Entrepreneurship 1: Laying the Foundation, University of Illinois, Coursera (2019)
Exploring and Producing Data for Business Decision Making, University of Illinois, Coursera (2019)
Financial Accounting: Advanced Topics, University of Illinois, Coursera (2019)
Financial Accounting: Foundations, University of Illinois, Coursera (2019)
Strategic Leadership & Management Specialization, University of Illinois, Coursera (2019)
Corporate Strategy, University of Illinois, Coursera (2019)
Business Strategy, University of Illinois, Coursera (2019)
Applications for Everyday Leadership, University of Illinois, Coursera (2019)
Designing the Organization: From Strategy to Organizational Structure, University of Illinois, Coursera (2019)
Foundations of Everyday Leadership, University of Illinois, Coursera (2019)
Business Foundations Specialization, University of Pennsylvania, Coursera (2018)
Managing the Organization: From Organizational Design to Execution, University of Illinois, Coursera (2018)
Introduction to Operations Management, University of Pennsylvania, Coursera (2018)
Introduction to Financial Accounting, University of Pennsylvania, Coursera (2018)
Introduction to Corporate Finance, University of Pennsylvania, Coursera (2018)
Managing Social and Human Capital, University of Pennsylvania, Coursera (2018)
Introduction to Marketing, University of Pennsylvania, Coursera (2018)
Apple Final Cut Pro Level 1 Certified (2009)
.04 / EXtras
MEMBERSHIPS & AWARDS
40 Under 40, Impact Design Hub (2016)
Speaker, TEdXDirigo - "Design for Worldview" (2016)
Co-host, TEDxStanford (2016)
Curator, Global Shapers Palo Alto Hub (2015-2016)
Aspen Ideas Festival Spotlight Health Scholar (2015)
Young Alumna Achievement Award, The Madeira School (2015)
Founding Shaper & Vice Curator, Global Shapers Palo Alto Hub (2013-2015)
Contributor, Nieman Journalism Lab Predictions 2015
Moderator, The Bold Italic (Summer 2014)
Moderator, The SUM (Fall 2014)
Young Leader, The French-American Foundation (2013-2014)
The Grio 100 (2013)
Recipient of The Washington Post Publisher's Award for extraordinary journalism (August 2012)
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos attendee (2012)
World Economic Forum Global Shaper (2011)
Guest lecturer at both Georgetown University and Howard University
Recipient of WETA spot bonus for exceptional commitment and professionalism
Only student awarded a "Distinction" for American University MA Producing for Film & Video comprehensive exam (2009)
Member, National Press Club Speaker's Committee (2008-2009)
Vice-Chair of the National Press Club's Young Members committee (2007)
Vivian Award Winner for service to The National Press Club (2006 & 2007)
Golden Key International Honour Society Member, American University, 2008 - Awarded for academic excellence