A sister. A daughter. A friend. A medical journalist. A former sorority president. A woman with multiple degrees. A future news producer. All of these words describe Keshondra Shipp, a 25-year-old woman from Sylvester, Georgia. In her 25 years, Shipp has accomplished a variety of goals. “It feels like I’m living my dream. There’s so much change for me right now, but it’s all really good change,” Shipp said.
In 2020, Shipp graduated from Georgia Southwestern State University with a bachelor’s degree in English. Throughout her time at Georgia Southwestern, Shipp was a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, holding positions such as president, further enhancing her college experience. Three years later, Shipp graduated with a master’s degree in journalism and mass communication from the University of Georgia with a concentration in health and medical journalism and a certificate in African American Studies.
During her time at UGA, Shipp worked as a research and teacher’s assistant in Grady’s Entertainment and Media Studies Department. Shipp chose to work this job for various reasons, but one in particular that prompted her to take this job was to inspire students, as she saw a lot of herself in them.
Shipp’s easygoing personality additionally makes her an inspiration among students. For student Hunter Pitrak, Shipp is someone to look up to both as a person and in her journalism career. “She is so easy to get along with and so sweet. She has an all-around good personality and I will miss her so much,” Pitrak said.
Shipp is very driven, and is moving to Texas at the end of June to pursue a career as a news producer. “I’m always eager to learn and I can get along with anyone, and I love working with others,” Shipp said. “I’m not afraid to be uncomfortable.”
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