My mom often tells a story of me engaging in conversation with a stranger on the plane at the age of two. The stranger told my mom how impressed he was with my verbal skills at such a young age. “She loves to talk,” my mom replied then. “And still does,” she’ll say now to finish the story, looking at me with a grin.

It’s true. I always have, and probably always will, talk to just about anyone. But I don’t just like the sound of my own voice — believe me, it’s quite the opposite — what I love is engaging with and learning from others through conversation.

Throughout junior high and high school, I channeled my love for storytelling and people on the stage. I used not my own words, but a script to build a character and worked with my cast mates to create a show.

In college, I found community through volunteering at the writing center and with Best Buddies. I channeled my creative energy as the Best Buddies PR chair, starting the “Humans of Best Buddies” social media initiative to share Buddy pairings’ stories. 

In each of these environments, I built something that carried my voice, and those of others, even after my scripted exit. 

As a writer, former editor, and aspiring publishing professional, I continue to critically think through details and use my perspective to highlight diverse stories. And I appreciate how team collaboration offers new perspectives and pushes me to learn. Additionally, I’m continually asking myself, and others, questions that lead me to the answers that cultivate a story.

In the NYU classroom, I observe my professors and apply their expertise to my assignments and apply new skills to become a better asset to my ABRAMS team where I’m currently an integrated marketing intern.

Wherever my career takes me, I’m looking forward to continuing to ask questions, engage in conversation, and share stories.