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.

If you're looking for a driven and talented media professional, I'd love to connect.

Qualifications

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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)