Hello! I'm Corissa.

I am a recent University of Washington graduate from Illinois, now living in Seattle. I have a strong love for sports, advocacy, and community engagement. I have proven experience in marketing, communications, and fundraising events with the ability to engage audiences through social media management and content development.

Education

University of Washington, Seattle

September 2022 - June 2025

BA in Sociology and Journalism Public Interest Communications

GPA: 3.63 | Dean's List - quarterly

Noteworthy Courses Taken at the UW

  • ENGL 281 - Intermediate Expository Writing
  • ENGL 298 - Intermediate Writing in the Social Sciences
  • COM 200 - Intro to Communications
  • COM 220 - Introduction to Public Speaking
  • COM 360 - Foundations of Journalism and Public Interest Communication
  • COM 440 - Mass Media Law
  • SOC 250 - Media and Society
  • GWSS 262 - Gender and Sport

Notable Experience

Chicago White Sox, Chicago, IL

Scoreboard Production Assistant, July 2022 – August 2024 (Seasonal)

  • Assist with maintaining speakers and microphones for pre-game and post-game
  • Support wireless camera operators with equipment
  • Control right-field LED boards with in-game updates and graphics

SMIRKUW at the University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Content Writer, June 2024 – June 2025

  • Develop content for posts on @uw_smirk on Instagram
  • Provide resources for UW students in a fun and engaging way
  • Research to ensure accuracy and credibility in all content

University of Washington College of Arts & Sciences, Seattle, WA

Marketing and Communications Student Assistant, October 2024 - June 2025

  • Design and develop communications materials and execute marketing projects, including updating the college website's news section for timely information.
  • Collaborate with campus partners to share events in newsletters, calendars, and websites.