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.