Grady Ambassadors

As a pre-medical student, the TEDxUGA class was my introduction to Grady since my first day as a freshman at the UGA. It has since led me to change my major, opened many doors, and guided my journey to develop a passion for communications.

My favorite experience to date was Grady at Oxford. It was an incredible opportunity with some of my best friends to learn from amazing Oxford tutors and UGA lecturers about unique topics at one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious universities.

Talking Dog helped me build the hard and soft skills that I need to work in the world of public relations. In every professional interview I’ve had, I end up discussing Talking Dog and the work I have done with that organization.

My favorite Grady College experiences have been the summer programs. The opportunity to travel to France for the Cannes Lion Study Abroad program in 2022 and to New York City for the Grady Internship Program left me with amazing friends, a fresh network of PR professionals and incredible experiences that I will never forget.

The organization that means the most to me is Talking Dog Agency. I am currently serving as one of the Co-Directors at Talking Dog Agency. This role has provided me with a unique opportunity to develop essential managerial and leadership skills. I consider myself fortunate to lead such an exceptional and impactful organization.

My favorite Grady College experience is being part of the New Media Institute, specially my involvement with the planning and curation of TEDxUGA! Through the NMI’s classes and initiates, I have gained a countless amount of skills, memories, and friendships!

“I will never forget when Dean Davis had everyone in the Peyton Anderson Forum sing Happy Birthday to me. I accidentally told him it was my birthday, and at the end of the brunch, he started singing out of nowhere. It’s little moments like this that make Grady College the best school ever!”

My favorite Grady College experience thus far was participating in Grady’s Chicago Program in the summer of 2023. It was a fantastic experience for my professional and personal career. The Windy City is the best place to be in the summer time!

The organization that means the most to me is Women in Media. WIM was my first step into Grady and has made such a difference in my experience. It means so much to me to serve as president of the organization.

I think the UGA Industry is a great organization that creates a welcoming environment for so many students in Grady and at UGA in general.

By far, my favorite Grady College experience was traveling to Australia with students and faculty from the Carmical Sports Media Institute to cover the 2023 Women’s World Cup. The ability to work as a professional sports photographer was an eye-opening, unreal experience. Additionally, the relationships I built with my peers are bonds that I’ll always treasure.

My favorite class has been Multiplatform with Professor Michaelis. This class taught me so much inside and outside of the classroom. Our class also got so close and it was so special to be a part of such a hardworking and fun group!

My favorite Grady College experience was getting to study abroad in Juan Les Pins to attend the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in France! This experience was truly one of its kind and brought me to some of my best friends. The festival and the classes we took were very insightful into the world of PR and all things creative. It was amazing to hear from industry leaders, network with accomplished people in the industry you want to pursue, and to see the work that won the awards.

My favorite organization is WUOG. I love the idea of telling stories, and how it unites us all amidst adversity in our changing world. Being able to do it from the lenses of sports has been an incredible journey my last 3 years of college.

My favorite Grady class thus far has been Crisis Communications. I took this class as part of my public affairs communications certificate and I loved it so much. I loved the project because I love crisis communications and it was so helpful to learn how to put classroom knowledge to work in a real-life project. The class was collaborative, and I loved getting to know my classmates and work on assignments with them outside of class.

What makes Grady College so special is the dedication that everyone has to seeing each other succeed. From the students, to the professors, and even administration, everyone supports one another and is willing to help out in any way that can better another person. My peers are always sharing great opportunities and the connections they’ve made that could help me as well.

My favorite Grady class that I have taken so far is JOUR 3190, Reporting & Writing, with Professor Hudson. I was really nervous that I wouldn’t like my major, but her class reinforced how passionate I am about journalism and media as a whole.

“Women in Media means so much to me because it was the first Grady organization that I joined and immediately felt welcome. WIM does a fantastic job of curating a positive space that focuses on empowerment and community that makes me look forward to Wednesday nights in the PAF.”

While I have my hand in several organizations across campus, Talking Dog Agency and the Public Affairs Certificate mean so much to me. Both Mary Ellen Barto and Joseph Watson, the two faculty advisors pour into me continuously and invest in my growth. I have learned tangible experience that make me better daily.