Hi, I’m Morgan! I am now going into my second year as a graduate student at the University of Georgia, pursuing a Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. I recently earned my Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, along with a minor in sociology and a certificate in News Literacy, from the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at UGA.

I’ve always had a passion for mass communication. My interest began in middle school when I participated in our morning show broadcast. That interest continued through high school, where I was a member of the journalism staff for four years. During my first two years, I worked in broadcast for the daily news announcements. Later, I launched my high school’s newspaper and produced new digital storytelling content, including producing video and audio storytelling for the website. 

During my undergraduate years at Grady College, UGA, I had the opportunity to engage in many rewarding experiences. While I can’t name them all, here are just a few. I interned as a Digital Producer for The Oglethorpe Echo, where I developed strategies to promote special coverage and features. I also did numerous internships, providing weekly analytics and creating content.

One of the most meaningful projects I worked on was a documentary titled “‘We Will Rise:’ The Story Of The Apalachee High School Shooting.” I served as one of the producers and social media producers for this project, creating social content and conducting in-depth research and interviews, while collaborating closely with my team. This documentary not only allowed us to support a hurting community in need in a meaningful way, but it also earned a Student Production Emmy Award.  I also interned for The Christian Index through the Cox Institute for Journalism Innovation Digital Natives Internship. Where I created content for their digital newspaper and newsletter.

Through my academic and professional experiences, I have worked skillfully to tell the stories that need to be told through digital media while increasing audience engagement and increasing journalism’s role in society.