Workshops & Memberships

• Bakersfield Women’s Business Conference - 2016

  • Attended various workshops and sessions; networked with others throughout the day; Met Rachel Hollis and told her what an inspiration she’d been for me, and that I interviewed her for The Runner, my student newspaper a few years prior.

• Sante Fe Photography Workshop - Basics of Digital Photography - 2017

  • Attended a one-week workshop in Santa Fe (lectures) and participated in hands-on activities and assignments, where we would partner and later critique/review in class.

• Masterclass - TV writing with Shonda Rhimes - 2018

  • Watched video sessions breaking down character development, technique and more for TV writing, also participating in chats after and working through assignments and practice exercises.

• Walter W. Stiern Library Writer in Residence Workshop with Reyna Grande - 2019

  • Participated in group session - with various writing activities and exercises through the day.

• Improv class with local Theater (2020)

  • Participated in improv exercises and attended performances

• Life Coaching with Rachel Hollis membership (2019-2020)

  • Participated in online sessions, adding and commenting with personal experiences in group chat and forum discussions.

• D23 Member (2019-2020)

  • Participated in exclusive members only activities and events, including the Light Up the Season event on the Walt Disney Studios lot in Burbank, CA. Was first to know about the latest Disney industry news and announcements via emails, D23 magazine and more.

• Member of Create & Cultivate community (2020 - 2021)

  • Reading articles and watching video sessions related to media field.

• Member of Hope*Writers Writing Group (2017-2022)

  • Attended various workshops online, participated in social media writing challenges.

• Member of Compel Writing Group (2020- 2022, 2024-25 - off and on)

  • Attended online sessions and participated in various group calls and exercises offered.

• SheSpeaks: A Conference for Communicator’s (2020)

  • Attended online workshops for Christian communicators, covering topics, like blogging, social media, and more.

• Paley Center for Media member (2020-2021)

  • Supported Paley Center for Media with contribution, stayed in the loop of important media news and various online events.

• DigiMarCon 2023 - Loew’s Hotel Hollywood - April 2023

  • Attended two-day conference covering trends and techniques in the digital world, including social media, video and more. Also, attended mixers and mingled with others from various fields.

• Walter W. Stiern Library Writer in Residence Workshop with Donna Barba Higuera - April 2024

  • Attended workshop learning more about author’s background, studied the Hero’s Journey process, character development, voice and more when it comes to writing a book. Exchanged contact information with other individuals for possible writer’s group and critiques in future.

• Member of Compel Writing Group - 2024

  • Participating in writing challenges, taking classes around writing, speaking and communicating in all forms.

Canva Create Conference | YouTube Theater | May 2024

• First conference in the United States, third overall - Attended demo session, keynote speaker sessions (including Walt Disney Company CEO, Bob Iger, and Writer/Actress/Producer, Mindy Kaling), as well as other panel sessions discussing the uses of Canva within their business.

Coursera | META social media marketing professional certificate PROgram

Compel Pro Writers Training

• Member Orientation ✅

• Successful Writing Techniques Pathway ✅

• Foundations of Writing Pathway ✅

• Social Media Strategies Pathway ✅

• The Most Loved Lessons from Compel Training

• Take Your Writing to the Next Level ✅

• Teaching and Writing the Word

• Expand Your Reach: Building a God-Honoring platform

• Attended sessions, including:

  • Workshop: Designing Emails That Engage: Top Trends for 2025 | Logan Sandrock Baird

  • Networking & Exhibits Hall

  • Keynote: Panel Discussion - Interactive activity and bonding with table

  • Boosting SEO and Engagement Through Testimonial-Driven Web Content | Caitlin Wilson, Krysten Cole

  • The Way Students Find Colleges Today is Changing — How Are You Adapting? | Faton Sopa

  • The Paid Media Playbook: 10 Insights from 50+ Campaigns | Melissa Fiorenza, Allison Turcio and Darcy Sokolewicz

  • Cultivating Connections: Authentic Strategies for Social Media Success | Kayla Ooms, Eve Gaciarz

  • Student Stakeholder Panel of Parents | Katrina Noelle

  • Harnessing National Student Clearinghouse Data to Enhance Your Student Marketing | Julissa Duran

  • More Than a Student Takeover: Building Scalable, Student-Driven Content Through a Student Ambassador | Bailey Leffler, Ashlee Shroyer

• Networked with various exhibitors and other marketing professionals from universities around the country, including Yale School of Management, Kansas State University, Purdue University Northwest and University of Pittsburgh; Connected with several on LinkedIn for future reference and possible connecting.

Online Community Groups:

• Patreon

  • Gilmore to Say Podcast/Gilmore to Read

  • Swiftie Snail Mail

  • Abbey Sy

  • Laura Jane Illustrations

  • Catching Up with the Camdens

• substack

  • The Coffee Table | A weekly newsletter exploring media, cultural insights, lifestyle tips and reflections of my 20s

  • Feeling! Magazine with Jenna O’Brien | Digital magazine for big feelers about creating a joyful, whimsical life

  • The Fully Awake Women’s Club with Jess Connolly | Encouragement + community + a coach in your corner

  • Inspiration Everywhere with Michelle Hickey | Weekly resource designed to give regular touchpoint with your projects, inspiration to fuel your creativity and encouragement to keep going

  • Liner Notes by Taylor Swift Style with Sarah Chapelle | Critically kind fashion commentary, the Taylor Swift Cinematic Universe and more from the NYT best-selling author of “Taylor Swift Style: Fashion Through the Eras”

  • Lit Girl | Curated literary conversations through the discerning eye of the “Lit Girl”

  • Notes on 💌 with Hannah Connolly | They say the most interesting part of someone’s phone is their notes app. Welcome to mine.

  • Postcards by Elle | Curated recommendations, brain food and longform essays. Postcards delivered to you every week.

  • Self-Love Notes by Chika Uwazie | Weekly dose of empowerment and joy; bite-sized wisdom, personal stories.

  • The Soul Minimalist with Emily P. Freeman | Continuing the conversation about discerning our next right thing in faith, work and life for those who want to move beyond the pro/con list with NYT Bestselling author, Emily P. Freeman.

  • Of Magic and Mayhem by Valheria Rocha | My collection of magical moments, rainbows, storm clouds, colors and chaos.

  • Keepsake with Julianna Salguero | Collecting thoughts and feelings for safekeeping

Theater, Music and leadership

• Drama class - Freshmen year of high school, Bakersfield Christian High School

• Choir - Junior year of high school, Bakersfield Christian High School

• Advanced choir - Senior year of high school, Bakersfield Christian High School

• Class President, senior year of high school (ASB) - 2010, Bakersfield Christian High School

• Spring musicals (2007 - 2010), Bakersfield Christian High School

• Worship team at church, New Life Center (2010 - 2014)

• Christmas choir at church, New Life Center (2010-2015)

• Easter choir at church, New Life Center (2012)

• Elementary School Harvest Carnival, New Life Christian School, 2012

• CSU Social Media Conference (2017), California State University

• CSU Communicator’s Conference (2018, 2020), California State University

• Spring carnival, 2018, Canyon Hills Assembly of God

• Bible Study Leader, testimony speaking engagement, 2018, Canyon Hills Assembly of God

MEMBERSHIPS (2008-2015):

• Carrie Underwood fan club

  • Attending annual Fan Club Parties in Nashville, TN at the Grand Ole Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame, participating in group forums online, staying up to date on the latest news and announcements, entering contests and occasionally being selected for meet & greets during shows when Carrie was on tour.

Memberships (2018-2021):

• Awesome Fitness

  • Worked with trainer on full body fitness, working mind, body and heart, along with building core strength and toning upper and lower body.

MEMBERSHIPS (2016-17)

• Chris Young Fan club

  • Attending meet & greet for his headlining show, staying up to date on the latest news and announcements and participating in online groups and forums.

MEMBERSHIPS (2019-2020)

• Kelsea Ballerini Fan club

MEMBERSHIPS (2020-2021)

• Create & Cultivate online community

• Paley Center for Media

• FabFitfun

• Rachel zoe Curateur

MEMBERSHIPS (2021-2022)

• FabFitfun

• Rachel zoe Curateur

• Reese witherspoon book of the month club - first ever box

MEMBERSHIPS (2024-25):

• Kern County Museum

• Bakersfield Museum of Art

• Kelsea Ballerini fan club

OTHER MEMBERSHIPS (2025-26):

• The PaleY Center for Media

• D23 Gold Member

• The porch Writers’ Collective [Nashville, TN]

• masterclass