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 Class of 2025

BA in Sociology and Journalism Public Interest Communications

GPA: 3.64 | 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

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.