School & Work
Theory
A master’s student at the University of Copenhagen, I am studying international development, politics and business. Prior, I also received a B.A. with Distinction in Political Science from Duke University, with minors in History and Visual and Media Studies. As a part of my studies, I completed an exchange semester at University College London, as well as two semesters at New York University, where I studied the business of art and media.
Practice
In the last 5 years, I got a chance to work for startups and large companies, in product management, marketing, communications, media and development. Now I would like to continue working at the intersection of global development and digital technology and use my skills in communications and product management for the advancement of the world.
My Toolbox
- Product management
- Brand experience design
- Marketing and communications
- Consumer insights research
- Business development and strategy
- Photography and graphic design
- Web design (HTML, CSS, Javascript)
- SEO and content management systems
- Asana, Google Analytics, Amplitude
My Story
Durham, North Carolina
In 2017, I travelled abroad for the first time to begin my life-changing academic journey at Duke University. So many great things to come!
Sydney, Australia
In the summer of 2018, I lived in Sydney, where I completed an internship for a consulting agency that supported a national campaign against domestic violence.
London, United Kingdom
In 2020, I was living the dream: travelling around Europe and studying at University College London (but the pandemic had other plans).
Istanbul, Turkey
In the summer of 2020, I made a rather insane decision: I took a gap year from school and found jobs at the tech startups based in Silicon Valley and Vancouver. All while living in the most beautiful city in the world and admiring the cats!
Vancouver, Canada
During my gap year, I found a job as a Marketing & Product Manager at a Vancouver-based startup Checker Software.
New York, United States
In the fall of 2022, I was studying at New York University and preparing to move to Europe upon graduation.
Copenhagen, Denmark
In September 2023, I will be starting a master’s program in Global Development at the University of Copenhagen, where I received a full merit-based scholarship!
Awards
I am honoured to have my creative work and academic pursuits recognized at the international level. Below are some of my most important awards.
Academic merit
A full merit-based scholarship for a Master’s program at the University of Copenhagen.
Academic merit
A full merit-based scholarship to study at the University of Glasgow and Kyoto University.
Academic merit
A merit-based scholarship to pursue studies at Duke University valued at over $400,000.
Academic merit
A full scholarship to study at London School of Economics and University of Vienna.
Creative work
A grant for a project on gentrification in Boston, Chicago and San Diego.
Creative work
A grant to complete a documentary photography project in Istanbul, Turkey.