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
I love the exploration of the intersection between intimacy and politics that media encompasses, as well as practical and theoretical applications of media as an integrated part of society as opposed to an afterthought when discussing societal development
Favorite song/movie/podcast/show/festival/exhibition? I love love love the Pokemon Franchise
What aspect of the MSLCE program are you most excited to experience? (i.e. specific class, site visit, IDEA fund, internship, etc.)
Internship
If you could have lunch with one person living or dead, who would it be and why?
Pendleton Ward, the creator of Adventure Time. His ability to weave heavy adult themes within a lighthearted environment is something I adore
What would you most like to win?
A million dollars from Survivor
If you had to describe yourself in three words they would be…
Curious, adaptive, lighthearted.
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
The farms of Jamaica
If you could donate one million dollars, which cause/organization would you choose to support?
Project Onward. My friend told me about it recently so it may be recency bias but I genuinely do believe in its cause.
If someone made a movie about your life, what would it be called and who would play you?
Why? Featuring Corbin Bleu as Dylan
Which leader or influential figure inspires you the most and why?
Toby Fox. I admire the idea of loving a game/concept yourself you do almost everything out of love and passion with no expectation of profit. And now he works for Pokemon