Undergraduate Institution: George Mason University
Undergraduate Study: Climate Change and Society Major
Area(s) of Interest: Music, TV/Film, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Theatre, Photography, Video/Digital Media, Arts/Music Festivals, Entrepreneurship, PR/Marketing, Gaming
Experience: Working for a story consultancy for the age of climate change, Good Energy. Starting my own Children’s media production company
Ideal role in 10 years: Major Arts production studio owner and creative director
Undergraduate Institution: Parsons School of Design
Undergraduate Study: Fashion Design Major, Fashion Business Minor
Area(s) of Interest: Visual Arts, Fine Arts, Photography, PR/Marketing
Undergraduate Institution: Wenzhou Kean University
Undergraduate Study: Communication Major
Area(s) of Interest: Fine Arts, Photography, Nonprofit Work, Entrepreneurship, PR/Marketing, Gaming
Experience: My internship as a journalist in my sophomore year. I was responsible for covering events and conducting interviews with different sources. This experience sparked my interest in how media content is produced and consumed
Ideal role in 10 years: I want a role that is dynamic and never routine—something that keeps me learning and adapting every day. I hope to work in international media production or content strategy. I don’t want a desk-bound job; I want a career that feels like an ongoing adventure
Undergraduate Study: Sociology Major
Area(s) of Interest: Music, TV/Film, Theatre, Performing Arts, Dance, Video/Digital Media, Nonprofit
Experience: I was a small business owner for just about a decade and I learned a tremendous amount about balancing the practical and creative as well as coordinating all the moving parts of operations through this experience
Ideal role in 10 years: Working to advocate for artists’ rights and control in an increasingly AI driven world
Undergraduate Study: Film and Media Major
Area(s) of Interest: TV/Film, Video/Digital Media, Gaming
Experience: My latest work experience
Ideal role in 10 years: My own company
Undergraduate Institution: DePaul University
Undergraduate Study: B.F.A. In Film and Television with a Concentration in Showrunning, Comedy Filmaking and Screenwriting Minor
Area(s) of Interest: TV/Film, Video/Digital Media, Arts/Music Festivals, Gaming
Experience: I’m a script reader for the Austin Film Festival
Ideal role in 10 years: Showrunner/Staff Writer
Undergraduate Institution: Sarah Lawrence College
Undergraduate Study: Dance Major, Anthropology, Art History, and Cultural Studies Minor
Area(s) of Interest: Music, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Theatre, Dance, Arts/Music Festivals, Nonprofit Work
Experience: Producing Open Performance, a dance show at Sarah Lawrence College, and interning at 7 Stages Theater in Atlanta, GA
Ideal role in 10 years: Working for/starting a nonprofit to make arts more accessible, or being an artistic director for a theater/performance space
Undergraduate Institution: University of Miami
Undergraduate Study: B.A in Music Industry, Film Minor
Area(s) of Interest: Music, TV/Film, Arts/Music Festivals, Entrepreneurship
Experience: Working in music distribution
Ideal role in 10 years: Being a business owner and developing a platform to help music and film indsutry professionals
Undergraduate Institution: University of Chicago
Undergraduate Study: Media Arts and Design/Economics Major
Area(s) of Interest: Music, TV/Film, Visual Arts, Video/Digital Media, PR/Marketing, Gaming
Experience: My capstone instillation Echo Chamber as well as participating in the production of a large scale Survivor LRG through brainstorming, organizing, and helping to film/interview confessionals
Ideal role in 10 years: Product Management within the Entertainment Industry
Undergraduate Institution: New York University
Undergraduate Study: Sports Management Major, Public Policy and Management Minors
Area(s) of Interest: Music, Photography, Video/Digital Media, Arts/Music Festivals, Entrepreneurship, PR/Marketing, Gaming
Experience: My experience at NYU and my internship at Mailman Group, where I worked on digital content, audience engagement, and campaigns for major sports organizations
Ideal role in 10 years: A leadership role at the intersection of sports, creative industries, business, and data-driven strategy, with the long-term goal of building my own venture
Undergraduate Institution: Tufts University
Undergraduate Study: Art History and French Major, Studio Art and Child Development Minors
Area(s) of Interest: Visual Arts, Fine Arts, Arts/Music Festivals, Nonprofit Work
Experience: I taught English in two elementary schools in Lyon France last year – I was an event coordinator at Tufts, where I planned over 30 events for the undergraduate campus community – I interned at several Boston art galleries and nonprofits, which sparked my interest in a career in the creative industries
Ideal role in 10 years: Community Engagement Manager/Education Director/Event or Program Director at a community arts/cultural non-profit/art festival. I want to lead creative organizations that advocate for arts accessibility and bring people and the arts together
Undergraduate Institution: Miami University: Oxford
Undergraduate Study: Media and Communication Major, Digital Marketing Minor
Area(s) of Interest: TV/Film, Performing Arts, Theatre
Experience: Serving as an Event Manager at a local performing arts center and producing over 100 events
Ideal role in 10 years: I would like to direct/produce feature films that tell important stories
Undergraduate Institution: University of Central Florida – Rosen College of Hospitality Management
Undergraduate Study: B.S. in Entertainment Management, Performing Arts Administration Minor
Area(s) of Interest: Music, TV/Film, Visual Arts, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Theatre, Dance, Photography, Video/Digital Media, Gaming
Experience: Completing my Honors Undergraduate Thesis at UCF and studying abroad at Sejong University in South Korea. My thesis showed me how much I enjoy research, while studying in Korea gave me the opportunity to experience a culture I had been interested in for years and explore my love for entertainment, food, music, and everyday life from a completely different perspective
Ideal role in 10 years: I have two goals that I would ideally combine: becoming a professor researching and teaching media, entertainment, and the arts, while also working as a creative director in the entertainment or arts industry
Undergraduate Institution: Emerson College
Undergraduate Study: Media Arts Production Major, Marketing Communications Minor
Area(s) of Interest: Music, TV/Film, Performing Arts, Theatre, Dance, Arts/Music Festivals
Experience: Three of my most meaningful experiences have been working in different roles within the dance industry. At Playground LA, a famous dance studio in Los Angeles, I supported daily studio operations, including check-in, scheduling, and front desk coordination. It gave me a close look at the environment where dancers and choreographers train and create. At World of Dance LA, I worked behind the scenes at a large international dance competition, assisting with performer coordination, show flow, timing, and live production. It was my first experience seeing how much coordination happens behind a live dance event. Most recently, at the WSUP Global Dance Competition in China, I supported artist relations and international guest coordination. I worked with international dancers and creative professionals, assisting with bilingual communication, travel logistics, accommodation, and event arrangements. Together, these experiences have allowed me to see dance from the studio, production, and artist-relations sides
Ideal role in 10 years: In about ten years, I hope to work as a Creative Producer or an International Events Executive in the dance and live entertainment industry. I want to create and produce international projects that bring together dancers, choreographers, artists, brands, and audiences across different cultures. Ultimately, I hope to lead projects of my own and build opportunities that allow more artists to reach wider audiences
Undergraduate Institution: Sarah Lawrence College
Area(s) of Interest: Entrepreneurship
Experience: Director of Portraits of Hope Sarah Lawrence Innovations and Entrepreneurship Winner 2025
Ideal role in 10 years: Innovator
Undergraduate Institution: The Ohio State University – All Campuses
Undergraduate Study: Communication Technology Major
Area(s) of Interest: Music, Photography, Video/Digital Media, Arts/Music Festivals, Entrepreneurship, Gaming
Experience: During my undergraduate time, I completed several research papers in communication studies, one of which was published in an academic journal. I also interned at a gaming company NetEase, where I worked on social media promotion and marketing for several major game updates and participated in operational decision-making
Ideal role in 10 years: I hope to become a department head or senior manager at a gaming, social media, or internet company
Undergraduate Institution: Boston University
Undergraduate Study: Art History Major
Area(s) of Interest: Visual Arts, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Photography, Video/Digital Media, Arts/Music Festivals, Entrepreneurship, PR/Marketing
Experience: As a curator: Plan and execute an artist first album debut: Collaborated with underground techno club, 88 Rising and 10 multimedia artists to present a series of events like exhibitions, live show and after party; As a GTM: Boost the ARR of an AI software from 10,000 USD to 200,000 USD in 5 weeks
Undergraduate Institution: Ohio State University: Columbus
Undergraduate Study: Japanese Major, Video Arts Minors
Area(s) of Interest: Music, TV/Film, Video/Digital Media, Arts/Music Festivals
Experience: Mango TV – Dance Smash 2026 – Director Tem Intern, Xiaohongshu(RED) – Operations Department Intern
Ideal role in 10 years: An international director or producer
Undergraduate Study: Film & TV – Showrunning Major
Graduate Study: Masters in Post Production Editing
Area(s) of Interest: TV/Film, Video/Digital Media, Entrepreneurship, PR/Marketing
Experience: I interned at Esme Grace Media, an LA based production company and I also produced my own web series Lovely’s Boutique!
Ideal role in 10 years: Showrunner of my own original show
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pittsburgh
Undergraduate Study: Political Science Major, Africana Studies Minor
Area(s) of Interest: Music, TV/Film, Video/Digital Media, Arts/Music Festivals, Entrepreneurship, PR/Marketing
Experience: In addition to being a student, I am a singer/songwriter. I love to write music, post my songs on social media and upload them to streaming platforms. I released my first single in 2021, and five years later, I have over 1 million streams across streaming platforms and over 500 radio spins
Ideal role in 10 years: Chief Creative Officer for an entertainment, fashion, or tech company
Undergraduate Institution: Emerson College
Undergraduate Study: Communication Studies Major, Public Relations and Dance Minors
Area(s) of Interest: Music, TV/Film, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Dance, Video/Digital Media, Arts/Music Festivals, PR/Marketing, Gaming
Experience: I did a PR campaign for Barbie
Ideal role in 10 years: Proud owner of a local business in entertainment/sports industries
Undergraduate Institution: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Undergraduate Study: Sociology Major, African American Studies, Criminology Minors
Area(s) of Interest: Music, TV/Film, Performing Arts, Arts/Music Festivals, Nonprofit Work
Experience: I have pursued independent entrepreneurship through producing original music and building a digital art business. From both, I have strengthened my creativity, project management, and branding
Ideal role in 10 years: Ideally, I would love to serve as a creative director for an arts or cultural organization that focuses on leading initiatives through creative expression, culture, community and education
Undergraduate Institution: Shanghai Conservatory of Music
Undergraduate Study: Arts Management Major
Area(s) of Interest: Music, TV/Film, Arts/Music Festivals
Experience: I managed operations for a projection mapping open call and developed an art residency initiative
Ideal role in 10 years: Creative Industries Executive
Undergraduate Study: Creative Advertising Major
Area(s) of Interest: Music, TV/Film, Visual Arts, Video/Digital Media, Arts/Music Festivals, Nonprofit Work , Entrepreneurship, PR/Marketing
Experience: I started my own creative communications agency in 2025 called Zest and I foster homeless animals in my spare time
Ideal role in 10 years: Executive Creative Director at Zest full-time
Undergraduate Institution: Elmhurst College
Undergraduate Study: Sociology Major, Theatre/Criminal Justice Minor
Area(s) of Interest: Music, Performing Arts, Theatre, PR/Marketing
Experience: Social media and PR manager at a local theatre company. Published author/researcher in professional sociology journals
Ideal role in 10 years: Director of Engagement and Education at a theatre company
Undergraduate Institution: Ringling College of Art and Design
Undergraduate Study: Computer Animation Major, Business of Art and Design Minor
Area(s) of Interest: TV/Film, Visual Arts, Fine Arts, Photography, Video/Digital Media, Arts/Music Festivals, Nonprofit Work, Entrepreneurship, PR/Marketing, Gaming
Experience: Creating a 3D animated short film by myself as my senior thesis. Completing my Production Assistant internship on Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass
Ideal role in 10 years: Working as a Production Manager and eventually building my own animation studio
Undergraduate Institution: University of California: Irvine
Undergraduate Study: Economics Major
Area(s) of Interest: Music, Video/Digital Media, Gaming
Experience: I have experience creating digital content on platforms such as Rednote, Tiktok, and Bilibili, where I developed skills in storytelling, video editing, and audience engagement. I also gained experience in risk management and management consulting, strengthening my analytical and problem- solving skills
Ideal role in 10 years: Work in the gaming or digital media industry
Undergraduate Study: Marketing Major
Area(s) of Interest: Music, TV/Film,Visual Arts, Video/Digital Media, Arts/Music Festivals, Nonprofit Work , Entrepreneurship, PR/Marketing
Experience: One of my most significant academic experiences was leading strategy and brand decisions in advanced marketing simulations like Capsim and Allstar Brands, where I balanced financial performance with long-term brand equity across global markets. Equally impactful was my design-thinking work with UIC RecWell, where I translated user research into creative prototypes—blending strategy, storytelling, and experience design
Ideal role in 10 years: In ten years, I see myself as a creative strategy leader—shaping brand ecosystems at the intersection of business, culture, and experience, either within a global consumer brand or my own venture
Undergraduate Institution: university of Southern California
Undergraduate Study: Cinema Studies Major
Area(s) of Interest: TV/Film, Theatre
Experience: For the past four years, I have been actively involved in multiple college theater productions as an actor. I also participated in the Aranya Theater Festival as part of the International Theater Production Team, assisting with rehearsals and performances with international artists.
Ideal role in 10 years: Events Manager or Event Producer
Undergraduate Institution: Northwestern University
Undergraduate Study: Art Theory and Practice
Area(s) of Interest: TV/Film, Visual Arts, Video/Digital Media, PR/Marketing
Experience: Rotary Youth Leadership, management in the service industry
Ideal role in 10 years: Production designer
Undergraduate Institution: Emerson College
Undergraduate Study: Media Arts Production Minor
Area(s) of Interest: Music, TV/Film, Video/Digital Media, Entrepreneurship, PR/Marketing
Experience: Product Intern at CAII
Ideal role in 10 years: Creative Product Manager
Undergraduate Institution: University of Illinois: Chicago
Undergraduate Study: History Major, Social Justice Minor
Area(s) of Interest: Music, TV/Film, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Theatre, Arts/Music Festivals, Entrepreneurship, PR/Marketing
Experience: Interning at the Smithsonian’s National African American Museum to help plan a Hip Hop Block Party to support the 2022 Hip Hop Anthology
Ideal role in 10 years: Head of a streaming company, series regular in a TV show, executive producer, Director of a Museum
Undergraduate Institution: Western Illinois University
Undergraduate Study: Journalism Major, Communication Minor
Area(s) of Interest: TV/Film, Visual Arts, Fine Arts, Photography, Video/Digital Media, Arts/Music Festivals, Entrepreneurship, PR/Marketing
Experience: One of my most meaningful experiences has been helping build the Raydiant Splendor Awards, where I’ve supported community engagement, partnerships, event planning, and the development of a platform that recognizes and celebrates people making a meaningful impact in their communities. Participating in the ONE Creator Lab was also significant because it helped me strengthen my creative voice, develop original concepts, and confirm my desire to transition into creative production and leadership
Ideal role in 10 years: In 10 years, I’ll be a Producer and creative leader, developing culturally relevant projects across media, branded content, and entertainment. I’d also love to build my own creative studio where I can develop original work while creating opportunities for emerging talent
Undergraduate Institution: American University: DC Campus
Undergraduate Study: Philosophy Major, Communication Studies Minor
Area(s) of Interest: Music, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Arts/Music Festivals, Nonprofit Work
Experience: I work for the Chicago Jazz Orchestra Association, and I am an independent artist manager for kid named rhi
Ideal role in 10 years: Executive Director of a nonprofit in the performing arts
Undergraduate Institution: New York University
Undergraduate Study: Media, Culture & Communication; Economics Major
Area(s) of Interest: Music, TV/Film, Video/Digital Media, Arts/Music Festivals, Entrepreneurship, PR/Marketing
Experience: Music Director Intern, Call Me by Fire (Season 4) – Supported music production and live performance preparation for a major Chinese music variety show; Distribution Intern, Youhug Media – Supported the distribution of Chinese TV dramas and short-form content, including platform communication, project launches, and distribution-related work
Ideal role in 10 years:Producer in the entertainment industry, particularly in film/television or music; Project lead for music events and live performances, overseeing the planning and execution of large-scale projects
Undergraduate Institution: Northern Illinois University
Undergraduate Study: Communications Major with an Emphasis in Media Studies, Sports Management Minor
Area(s) of Interest: Music, TV/Film, Visual Arts, Dance, Photography, Video/Digital Media, Arts/Music Festivals, Entrepreneurship, PR/Marketing
Experience: The most significant work experience I have had was being able to direct a show for Governor Pritzker at our campus in Chicago in 2024. That was an amazing experience that was posted in so many areas and it was great. My second most significant experience was obtaining the Presidential award from former President Barack Obama in the early stages of my education
Ideal role in 10 years: I would love to be a director of a multimedia facility as a full-time entrepreneur
Undergraduate Institution: Minnesota State University: Moorhead
Undergraduate Study: Film Production Major, Creative Writing, and Film Studies Minor
Area(s) of Interest: Music, TV/Film, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Theatre, Arts/Music Festivals, Entrepreneurship, PR/Marketing
Experience: Interning at the Smithsonian’s National African American Museum to help plan a Hip Hop Block Party to support the 2022 Hip Hop Anthology
Ideal role in 10 years: Head of a streaming company, series regular in a TV show, executive producer, Director of a Museum
Undergraduate Institution: Parsons School of Design
Undergraduate Study: Strategic Design and Management Major, Photography Minor
Area(s) of Interest: Music, Photography, Video/Digital Media, Arts/Music Festivals, Entrepreneurship, PR/Marketing
Experience: I planned and executed the tasting event for Luzhou Laojiao, a traditional heritage Chinese liquor brand in the U.S. The event aimed to observe the reactions of potential stakeholders in the global market and to promote the traditional Chinese drinking culture. I was the main responsible organizer and executor for the event, drafting the activities, finding vendors and locations, providing HR support, and handling the final on-site operations. The event was held successfully with over 150+ attendees and got really great feedback from both sides of the cooperators
Ideal role in 10 years: PM for the creative firm or the manager of A&R team, connecting the artists and brand
Undergraduate Study: Communication & Media Studies Major
Area(s) of Interest: PR/Marketing,Gaming
Experience: Multimedia Technician at Harvard University
Ideal role in 10 years: Marketing/Consulting
Undergraduate Institution: Northwestern University
Undergraduate Study: Theatre & History Major
Area(s) of Interest: TV/Film, Performing Arts, Theatre, Video/Digital Media, Arts/Music Festivals, Nonprofit Work, Entrepreneurship
Experience: Artistic Director of Refracted Theatre Company
Ideal role in 10 years: Artistic Director of a major theatre or Independent Director
Undergraduate Institution: ArtCenter College Of Design
Undergraduate Study: Film Production Major
Area(s) of Interest: TV/Film, Photography, Video/Digital Media, Entrepreneurship, PR/Marketing
Experience: I studied Film at ArtCenter College of Design and previously interned at Publicis Groupe, where I worked on social media and content strategy for Maserati China
Ideal role in 10 years: I hope to run my own creative studio, developing global projects across film, advertising, and emerging media
Undergraduate Study: Painting and Drawing Major
Area(s) of Interest: Music, Visual Arts, Fine Arts, Photography, Entrepreneurship, PR/Marketing
Experience: One of my most significant experiences was working with China Guardian Auction, where I participated in artwork cataloging, client reception, and supporting live auction events, gaining insight into audience demand. I also interned at the Guangdong Museum of Art, assisting with exhibition planning and design and collaborating with artists to present both contemporary and traditional Chinese artworks, which strengthened my exhibition design and visual presentation skills
Ideal role in 10 years: Full time artist (with big money and fanbase)
Undergraduate Study: Theatre Arts Major
Area(s) of Interest: Music, TV/Film, Visual Arts, Fine Arts, Arts/Music Festivals, Entrepreneurship
Experience: My proudest achievement is being part of East Coast Orphans, a group of filmmakers that has spent 15 years making movies together. We started with short films, and are now making award-winning indie features.
Ideal role in 10 years: Artistic Director of a theater or cultural space
Undergraduate Study: Painting Major
Graduate Study: Art History/Arts Administration
Area(s) of Interest: Fine Arts, Nonprofit Work, Entrepreneurship
Experience: Assisted a Chicago real estate company with the successful acquisition of an artwork
Ideal role in 10 years: Independent Art Consultant