Bellisario College Fellows

Campus clubs/organizations: American Advertising Federation National Student Advertising Competition, Penn State Entrepreneurship & Innovation Minor, ENGR 310: Entrepreneurial Leadership, Mentor, Bellisario College Peer Mentors; Trilogy Benefitting THON

What I hope to accomplish as a Fellow: I hope to spread the word about how much I love this college to as many people as I possibly can, whether that be alumni, prospective students, or the world, even! Bellisario has provided me with so many career-building, once-in-a-lifetime opportunities that I feel so honored that I am able to pay it forward. Never did I ever think that going into my junior year, I'd land an internship at an agency in The Empire State Building or get to speak with alumni who have my dream career, and that's all because of Bellisario. I am so excited to be a Fellow, and I can't wait to share with everyone how much I love this college!

Campus clubs/organizations: PSN-TV Culture Central, Penn State Football, Bellisario College Peer Mentor

What I hope to accomplish as a Fellow: I am dedicated to supporting and promoting the representation of minority communities in our college. My goal is to offer mentorship to my peers and cultivate a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for new students and their families.

Campus clubs/organizations: Western Equestrian Team, Public Relations Student Society of America, Ad/PR Club

What I hope to accomplish as a Fellow: I look forward to learningfrom alumni and sharing my love for the college with younger students. It is an honor to have the opportunity to represent Bellisario in the broader community and I hope to continue to grow its reputation as one of the top communications programs.

Campus clubs/organizations: Advertising and Public Relations Club, The Nittany Group (American Advertising Federation), Penn State Navigators

What I hope to accomplish as a Fellow: I will be very excited to meet with first-year students and share some advice that I wish I knew as a first-year student. I believe mentorship and passing down information is an amazing opportunity and one that is very fulfilling!

Campus clubs/organizations: University Faculty Senate, Bellisario College Student Council, Bellisario College Peer Mentor, CommAgency, The Daily Collegian, Delta Kappa Alpha Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honor Society, Penn State Club Swimming

What I hope to accomplish as a Fellow: I hope to bring the college and its fantastic student organizations together through more networking and showcase events. Everyone in the college is bringing their best, most creative ideas to a diverse array of media projects and I want to celebrate this diversity of perspectives. As a Bellisario Fellow, my goal is to uncover commonalities between different groups while still highlighting our differences. I hope to facilitate this collaboration through moreprofessional and career development workshops.

Campus clubs/organizations: Phi Eta Sigma National Honors Society, CommAgency, 46 LIVE, Movin' On, Sign Language Organization, Short Doc Workshop, and the Penn State Blue Band Multimedia Internship

What I hope to accomplish as a Fellow: I am hoping to tear down walls and build bridges for the circumstances that divide us. I have realized the power of storytelling through digital media, and have come to understand the importance of telling the stories of others while also developing and telling my own story through my experiences. I also want to serve as an example for future generations who will come after me.

Campus clubs/organizations: Centre Film Festival Club, Student Film Organization, Penn State Blue Band, Bellisario College Student Council, Center for the Performing Arts Student Advisory Council, Entrepreneurship Ambassador

What I hope to accomplish as a Fellow: I hope to continue to foster the growth of other students in both the academic and professional setting. I want to continue to build an environment where all feel welcome and free to follow their dreams!

Campus clubs/organizations: PSN-TV Culture Central, Bellisario College Peer Mentor, CommAgency, 46 Live, Centre Film Festival Club

What I hope to accomplish as a Fellow: I hope to gain further connections and do what I can to represent minorities in Belisario. I hope to make those around me feel heard and to do what I can to assist my community.

Campus clubs/organizations: The News Lab at Penn State, Bellisario Alliance for Multicultural Students, National Association of Black Journalists, Penn State Network Television, CommRadio, Caribbean Student Association

What I hope to accomplish as a Fellow: I've been so fortunate with the opportunities for growth both within Bellisario and in the broader parts of campus. I hope tohelp incoming and prospective students learn about the resources available to jumpstart their careers and build meaningful connections.

Campus clubs/organizations: Association for Women in Sports Media, Penn State Athletics, Penn State Sports Night, Teammates for Life, CommRadio, Schreyer Honors College

What I hope to accomplish as a Fellow: I want to show others how great this program is that Penn State provides. I've had the chance to do unimaginable things in just my first twi years, and I want others to recognize the opportunities they can earn if they come here. I also want younger students to know I'm here as a resource if they ever need help or guidance. I want to assist my peers in any way I possibly can.

Campus clubs/organizations: The News Literacy Initiative, The Daily Collegian, No Refund Theatre, Residence Life

What I hope to accomplish as a Fellow: I hope to help make Penn State an epicenter of media effects research, education and advocacy. There is no shortage of motivated students and faculty in the college, and I am excited to work among those who will challenge my professional skills and competencies. I strive to represent a new generation of technology-literate educators and activists dedicated to shaping our media ecosystem and preserving our democracy, and am ready to take action building initiatives with the power to do so.

Campus clubs/organizations: CommAgency, PSN-TV Culture Central, Film Yearlong

What I hope to accomplish as a Fellow: I hope to make more connections. I have learned that networking, vertically and horizontally, is one of the most valuable things I can do as a student. Iwant to be able to connect with professionals in the industry, as well as reach more of my peers.

Campus clubs/organizations: PSN-TV, PSN News, 360 Sports, Penn State Athletics, Bellisario College (part-time event support, tour guide)

What I hope to accomplish as a Fellow: I hope to help high schoolers and other young students see how beneficial the college can be for them. There is something here for anyone, no matterwhat avenue they want to pursue. In every way, I want to help with their decision to join the Bellisario community and explore the amazing options it hasto offer. As a student, I also want to be a non-biased voice that faculty and staff can go to for critiques and feedback on things going on in the college. I believe that students are the ones with the full outlook of how the college is operating since they are the ones living in it day-to-day.