Shannen Slater
B.F.A., Theatre, Texas State University
Area(s) of Interest: Music, TV/Film, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Theatre, Dance, Photography, Video/Digital Media, Arts/Music Festivals, Entrepreneurship
What are 1-2 of your most significant academic/extracurricular/work experiences? Producing a Showcase and Running a Photography Company
What is your ideal job/role in about 10 years? Creative Director
What led you to enroll in the MSLCE program at Northwestern? To further my career I believe growing my education in Creative Enterprises would benefit me greatly.
What aspect of the MSLCE program are you most excited to experience? (i.e. specific class, site visit, IDEA fund, internship, etc.) I’m honestly excited for all of it. It’s been 8 years since I achieved my Undergraduate Degree so being back in a collegiate environment with creative mindsets excites me.
If you could donate one million dollars, which cause/organization would you choose to support? Breast Cancer Awareness or NAMI for Mental Health Awareness
If you had to describe yourself in three words, they would be… Vibrant, Goal-Oriented, Passionate
Favorite piece of media? TV Show: New Girl or Insecure/Festival: EDC Las Vegas/Podcast: On Purpose with Jay Shetty/ Song: Across the Room by Odesza