Class Projects

Analyzing research into leadership, organizational culture, and organizational narratives, I sought to understand how members construct culture, particularly on college campuses. I also sought to understand how universities presented these cultures in their recruitment tactics, including their websites and social media. I proposed an examination into Rose-Hulman's campus culture through student interviews, which would lead to a storytelling campaign representing the campus culture through the student's lived experiences.

My organizational communication class created our own "organization" to make a visible impact on our community. We collected bottle caps to recycle into "Buddy Benches" for schools and parks, promoting sustainability, accessibility, and kindness in our community.

As a graduate student, I led a team of eight undergraduates in establishing a network of connections and resources across our community, including partnerships with Mayor Brandon Sakbun, Vigo County Solid Waste Management District, and Rose-Hulman. We planned and hosted a banquet to show appreciation for each of our community partners, who helped us collect enough for four benches to be placed around our community. 

I critically reviewed Barthes' theory of semiotics, which proposes that a symbol and a signified concept combine in our minds to form a sign system. I then applied this theory to the recontextualization of original content in the generation of memes, TikToks, GIFs, and emojis to understand how some content successfully achieves virality. 

As a lifelong avid Disney fan, I have always been curious about how the company has maintained a consistent brand image across decades of change and expansion. For my undergraduate Honors thesis, I examined Disney's leadership, marketing practices, immersive brand experiences, and storytelling techniques to apply their insights to other industries.