Hi! I’m Megan
I’m a passionate digital media and public policy professional focused on turning data into market insights, actionable content strategies, and compelling stories. Currently, I’m a journalism master's student at Georgetown University and a research intern at Avoq, a public and government relations firm.
Want to see my skills in action? Dive into my portfolio and discover intriguing research, stunning visuals, and captivating stories.
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Explore My Work
Qualifications
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I have…
A strong background research
Open-source, policy, archival, and database research
Interviewing & sourcing
Digital and statistical analytics experience
Excel, Google Analytics, Looker Studio, Google Trends, SEMrush, SPSS
Dashboarding and data storytelling
Market research, content strategies, and policy analysis
Multimedia content production and editing skills
Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Audition, Descript, Canva, Figma
Data visualization
DSLR photography & videography
CMS platforms
Basic web design
Drone photography
Solid and well-rounded background in communications
News, technical, and branded writing experience
Professional copywriting and copy editing experience
AP Style aficionado
Public speaking and presentations
Nine years of experience and a working professional proficiency in French
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Here is a list of relevant courses I’ve completed:
Research and Analytics
Digital Analytics and Measurements (Georgetown University)
Data Reporting (Georgetown University)
Research Methods (University of Tennessee)
Content Production and Editing
News Writing and Reporting (Georgetown University)
Audio Storytelling (Georgetown University)
Video and Photo Storytelling (Georgetown University)
Photojournalism (University of Tennessee)
Persuasive Writing (University of Tennessee)
Media and Communications Business
Digital Essentials (Georgetown University)
Cultural Rhetorics (University of Tennessee)
French for Business (University of Tennessee)
Public Policy and Politics
Elections and Political Participation (Université Libre de Bruxelles)
Political Communication and Marketing (Université Libre de Bruxelles)
Comparative Public Policy (University of Tennessee)
Contemporary American Public Policy (University of Tennessee)
Here is a list of relevant conferences, workshops, and seminars I’ve attended:
Funding the Free Media: New Approaches to Sustain the Bedrock of Democracy
Hosted by the Friends of Europe and sponsored by the U.S. Mission to the E.U.
Parlements et Parlementaires dans les Médias 2023 (Parliaments and Parliamentarians in the Media)
Hosted by the Parlement de la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles
Diversity in Higher Education Conference 2022
Hosted by the Fulbright Commission of Belgium
Women in Conflict: Victims and Actors 2022
Hosted by Daughters for Life
Migrant Women: Addressing Specific Needs for Full Digital Learning 2022
Hosted by the European Network of Migrant Women
Tomorrow’s Silver Lining: Cyber Resilience, Cyber Defence, and New Technologies
Hosted by William & Mary University and the US Mission to NATO
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I am…
a Fulbright Scholar
Selected and endorsed by the United States Department of State, Fulbright Commission of Belgium, and partners as a student researcher for the 2022 - 2023 grant term.
A political science masters student at the Université Libre de Bruxelles, studying elections, political communication, and descriptive representation.
a UAS-OPEN-A1+A3 Drone Operator
Registered and certified to operate class A1 and A3 drones in the European Union.
I graduated with…
Excellence and Distinction in Undergraduate Research
Outstanding Graduate Award
Recognized by both the University of Tennessee Department of Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures and the Department of Political Science as a top graduate.
Volunteer Service Medallion
Recognized for extensive community service involvement.
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Volunteering
Serve the City, Brussels (2022 — 2023)
Community kitchen volunteer with the Holy Trinity Church
Helped package hot meals which were distributed to unhoused individuals and asylum seekers
Knox County Election Commission (2020-2022)
Served as a poll worker in the presidential, state, and local elections
University of Tennessee Department of Political Science (2022)
Led a service learning program focused on serving local unhoused individuals
Organized a partnership with the Volunteer Ministry Center in Knoxville, TN
Gathered several hundred dollars worth of supplies to support the VMC’s low-barrier emergency housing initiative
Gennisi Charitable Birth Services (2022)
Created a redesigned website for a local charitable Black doula organization to streamline the user experience and develop a brand identity
Generated graphic assets and a Canva user guide manual to support their continued education and community outreach goals
Future March (2021)
Researched current events and drafted social media content focusing on voting rights legislation in Texas with this digital advocacy group
Created and published content that reached an audience of over 700,000
Knox County Track Club (2018 — 2020)
Volunteered as event staff at community events
Recognized as one of the top 30 volunteers in the county-wide organization
Organization Memberships
Viewfinders Club of Brussels (2022 — 2023)
Member of a photography club in Brussels
Participated in skill workshops and events
Kantcentrum (2022 — 2023)
Bobbin lace student at the lace museum in Bruges
University of Tennessee Mock Trial Organization (2018 - 2022)
Team Captain 2019- 2021
2021 Capital City Invitational Outstanding Witness
2020 Jackson All Regional Witness Award
Leading Women of Tomorrow (2021-2022)
Knoxville Opera Board of Directors (2020-2022)