<p>Hey everyone! I'm really excited to be a part of this project. Why? Because the whole time I studied Media at UC Berkeley, my classmates and I kept saying, "we're learning this AWESOME information, but what can we do with it to change the world?"</p> <p>It was pretty bittersweet to be exposed to theories and have those "AH HA!" moments but not know how to work them into the broader context of our daily lives (and feel like what we could do mattered.) The Empowerment Tour exposes students to concepts and themes and provides them with information to change the way they view, consume, and create media... and it has a ripple effect! One person learns, tells others, and the information keeps moving forward.</p> <p>I'm looking forward to going on the road with the tour and empowering students to consume media in a more proactive way.</p> <p>When I'm not nerding out on theory, I enjoy reading pretty much anything, watching comedy shows, hitting up flea markets, and refurbishing furniture.</p>