Circa 2019, presenter at GSPA Spring Conference
Storytelling isn’t just a keyword to me. It’s the way I’ve always made sense of the world.
At 15, when my creative writing teacher recommended I join my high school newspaper staff, I jumped on the opportunity.
As a staff writer at The Bird Feed, I was trained on the proactive, entrepreneurial mindset that meaningful, award-winning, investigative journalism required. Recognitions of my work include:
Multiple ‘Best of SNO’ recognitions
All-Georgia ‘Emerging Digital Media’ at Georgia Scholastic Press Association (GSPA) Spring 2020 Conference
All-Georgia ‘Commentary’ at GSPA Spring 2021 Conference
The Bird Feed consistently wins ‘General Excellence’ by GSPA
Featured Stories
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![Firefighters are battling a house fire. The house is engulfed in flames, with smoke billowing from the roof. Firefighters are preparing equipment near a fire truck.]()
Reflecting on the California wildfire crisis
Utilizes localization, narrative editorial elements, and multimedia integration. Republished on Best of SNO.
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![Three women standing indoors, all dressed in traditional Indian attire, with the woman on the right smiling and crossing her arms.]()
VHPA Atlanta BalVihar: The Connection of Culture from Old to Young
Utilizes Adobe Express to deliver a blend of photo, video, and editorial writing. All Georgia in Emerging Digital Media at the Georgia Scholastic Press Association (GSPA) Spring Awards.
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![Wall decorated with various artworks and small bowls containing objects. Central painting depicts indigenous people within a large, stylized shell shape, against a warm, colorful background.]()
Losing Creativity: Art Teachers Speak Out
Features in-depth interviews, and profiles a community leader.
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![Person holding a smartphone displaying analytics data on audience insights with charts and graphs, with a green plant in the background.]()
Highlighting the Negative Impact of Instagram on High School Students
Combines editorial writing, interviewing, and statistics to reflect my views on a situation I care about. Won All-Georgia in Commentary at GSPA Spring Conference.
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![Group of eight women, most wearing red and black masks, outdoors in a residential area with greenery and houses, with some wearing matching red T-shirts with a logo and slogan.]()
How Nonprofit NAPAWF Georgia Supports AAPI Voices
Utilizes storytelling and interviews to highlight a grassroots organization and localize a national cause I was involved with at the time.
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![Group of young students in formal attire, standing on stairs for a photo, some wearing sashes or medals, in an indoor setting.]()
FBLA President Tharini R.K. shares what it takes to be an officer
Profiles the president of a school organization on campus.
Contributing Roles
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2018-2022
Skills: AP Stylebook, Inverted Pyramid, Creative Writing, Interviewing, Editing, Canva, Photography.
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2020-2021
Skills: Adobe InDesign, Canva, WordPress and SNO Plugin, iMovie
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2021-2022
Skills: Editing, Proofreading, Training/Professional Development
Site Logo Designed on Canva. Press Passes created on Adobe InDesign. Website Redesign via WordPress SNO Plugin
