the art of people and their stories

EDUCATION

Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH, USA May 2024

B.A. in Sociology and Anthropology Minor: Philosophy

Significant coursework in fine arts

GPA 3.53 cum laude

 

STUDY ABROAD

School of International Training Fall 2022, Samoan and Fijian Islands

- Learned about Samoan and Pacific Islander culture and the environment through an immersion program

- Studied Early Childhood development and cultural identity in Samoa

Independent Research | Māmānuina o Aoga Amata: Contextualizing the Pedagogy of Samoan Identity in Early Learning Education

 

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Photography, digital and analogue | Photoshop | Photo Processing | Bookbinding | Visual arts, graphics | Page Spreads, formatting

 

CREATIVE AND FINE ARTS PROJECTS

      PHOTOGRAPHY

- Māmānuina o Aoga Amata: observations in Sogi Preschool

- Extinction of Nature, a social landscape of a fleeting connection between the outdoors and children

- Untitled Film Stills

- Rafiki wa Afrika, Friends of Africa and Caribbean Fashion show

- Various film rolls from my travels to Mexico, California, Oregon, Montana, Samoa, and Utah

- Cyanotype logo for Ohio Wesleyan University’s Sociology and Anthropology Department

     BOOKS

- When the Dust Settles, a photo diary of Polebridge Montana

- For the Samoan Cool kids, small moments from the South Pacific

- The Pocket Style Guide, a watercolor project supported in part by your society

- International Ethnographic, the art of people and their stories

- SO SOAN, a zine for prospective Sociology and Anthropology students

 

ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS AND CONFERENCES

Human Development Conference, University of Notre Dame, South Bend IN, February 2024 North Central Sociological Association, Columbus OH, March 2024

       Māmānuina o Aoga Amata: Contextualizing the Pedagogy of Samoan Identity in Early Learning EducationIn Early Learning Education (ECE) the Fa’aSamoa nurtures the identity of tamaiti ma teineiti, or small girls and boys through curriculum and play. In this way it is the both visible and invisible way it creates a cultural foundation of knowledge. From this, a cultural context can be recognized and deployed to analyze the methods of how identity is taught to children.

 

 

LEADERSHIP

Delta Gamma, President January 2023- 2024 Ohio Wesleyan Soccer Club, Coach September 2021- March 2024 Ohio Wesleyan Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Treasurer August 2020- February 2022 Ohio Wesleyan Ski and Snowboard Club, Executive member January 2022- January 2023 Ohio Wesleyan Panhellenic Council, Vice President of Diversity Equity and Inclusion August 2021- December 2021

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Soccer Shots| Youth Development Coach | Delaware, OH August 2023– May 2024

• Motivated and lead groups of children 3-6 year olds in soccer skill development with a focus in early childhood psychology

• Learned the essentials of coaching children in soccer from the experienced director of this program

• Facilitated discussion about purposeful drills and created an embracive environment

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Home Ranch Bottoms| Service Member |Polebridge, MT June 2023-August 2023

• Served food and bar tended while assisting team members as needed to provide quick and efficient service

• Developed strong multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment while managing a constant flow of guests during lunch and

  dinner shifts

• Assist in creating a fun and welcome environment for all people passing through

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Hondros Hemp Farm| Intern | Centerburg, OH May 2021-August 2021

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• Executed high levels of activity while doing intensive outdoor farm work in all weather conditions

• Maintained proper growing environment through treatment measurements, appropriate watering procedures, and individual attention to all hemp clones and seedlings

• Performed routine farm duties and operations while improvising in the field like fixing machines or irrigation system

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Motive CBD| Intern | Westerville, OH May 2021-August 2021

• Overcame store operations obstacles with both customers and product

• Learned and became an expert on hemp industry legislation and law reform

• Collaborated with the marketing team with research to innovate farm and store relations