Workshops/Conferences/Memberships
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, 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
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
OTHER MEMBERSHIPS:
Kern County Museum
Bakersfield Museum of Art