Teyra Anderson
B.S. Public Relations, Minor in African American Studies, Syracuse University
Area(s) of Interest: TV/film, Entrepreneurship, PR/Marketing
Experience: Brand Partnerships @ Squarespace — Launched a comprehensive content and partnerships strategy aimed at helping Black small business owners.
Ideal job in 10 years: Showrunner or Development Executive (I’d love to land a first look deal w/ a major network) & a Professor!
What led you to enroll in the MSLCE program at Northwestern? I was attracted to MSLCE because I knew it would be the perfect program to transition from marketing and communications to my dream of working within television and film. It provides a unique opportunity to combine both business and creative curriculum, giving a holistic view of how the industry functions.
What are you most looking forward to about the MSLCE program? The internship to get hands on experience!
Which leader or influential figure inspires you the most and why? Angela Davis, Toni Morrison, Sarah Jakes Roberts, Elaine Welteroth, Ava DuVernay, my mother, my sister (and many other amazing Black Women!)
Where are you from? Somerset, NJ