EDUCATION
Commonwealth University
Bloomsburg Campus
Commonwealth University is a PASSHE institution that brings together the strengths, resources, and opportunities of multiple campuses to create a supportive, engaging, and student-focused learning environment. With a commitment to academic excellence, community involvement, and hands-on learning, the university provides students with access to diverse programs, dedicated faculty, and real-world experiences that prepare them for meaningful careers. Whether through internships, research, campus activities, or leadership development, Commonwealth University empowers students to grow personally and professionally while contributing to the broader community.
B. A. Communication Studies - Leadership & Public Advocacy
Estimated Graduation Date: December 2027
Communication Studies major with a concentration in Leadership and Public Advocacy focuses on developing the skills needed to influence, inspire, and guide others in a wide range of professional and community settings. Through my time at Commonwealth, I learned how messages shape decisions, how organizations communicate change, and how leaders use rhetoric to build trust and mobilize audiences.
Through relevant coursework centered on interpersonal communication, public speaking, and conflict management, I have gained both the theoretical foundation and the practical expertise needed to navigate complex communication environments. The concentration also emphasizes ethical leadership, preparing me to advocate effectively while fostering collaboration and inclusivity.
This concentration extends beyond traditional communication skills by training me to have an informed, confident voice for social, political, and organizational improvement. I have explored how advocacy campaigns are built, how public debates are shaped, and how communication can drive meaningful change at the local and global levels. Whether working in nonprofits, government, community organizations, or corporate settings, I am prepared to lead initiatives and champion issues that matter. In essence, Communication Studies with a leadership and public advocacy focus prepares me to not only communicate well, but to use my voice to make an impact.
Favorite Courses
Relational Communication
Learned positive habits within relational partners, manage conflict with positive strategies such as collaborating or compromising & boundaries for private information sharing
Interpersonal Communication
Analyzed communication patterns to identify behavior and conflict management styles.
Persuasion
Practiced cognitive dissonance strategies, learned to frame an argument using Aristotle’s fundamental proofs: Ethos, Pathos, & Logos, practiced leveraging counterarguments to support my ideas and opinions through refutation.
Asian Politics
Examined the governance, and international relationships shaping countries across Asia, one of the world’s most diverse and geopolitically influential regions.
Small Group Communication
Learned to efficiently summarize board meeting minutes & conduct research and develop presentation materials within a team.
Public Speaking
Learned to craft and prepare a speech specific to an audience, examined and critiqued classmate’s presentations while providing constructive criticism, used clear visual aids that assist and simplify information
Minor - Political Science
Estimated Graduation Date: Dec 2027
My Political Science minor strengthens my understanding of government, public policy, and the forces that shape communities. Paired with my Communications major, it gives me the tools to not only understand complex public issues, but also communicate them effectively and bring people together around shared goals. I plan to use this knowledge in public leadership by engaging with community stakeholders, advocating for local needs, and making informed decisions that create meaningful and lasting impact.