Awards & Certifications

I believe expertise is not a destination it’s a journey. Alongside my formal academic path, I’ve invested in over 1200 hours of specialized training, completing 164 courses across communication, leadership, media, and digital strategy. This relentless pursuit of knowledge fuels my ability to adapt, innovate, and lead with precision in both scholarly and professional spaces.

Fellowships & Awards

Nominated by the School of Media and Communication at USM for exceptional undergraduate teaching, mentorship, and inclusive classroom practices. 

Selected by the USM Graduate School as the top doctoral student across disciplines, recognizing academic excellence, research impact, and service. 

Multi-year assistantship awarded for academic merit and research contributions. Included full tuition support and a competitive stipend. 

Funded travel to present original research at national and international academic conferences. 

Awarded by USM’s Graduate School in recognition of significant progress and scholarly excellence in doctoral research. 

Supported participation in national conferences to share peer-reviewed research and engage in academic discourse. 

Recognized by the American Journalism Historians Association for a standout panel presentation on political cartoons and public discourse. 

Awarded for academic excellence and commitment to advancing the field of communication. 

Recognized for research contributions in communication studies; funded continued work on academic projects. 

Merit-based scholarship recognizing academic achievement, leadership, and service. 

Honored for contributions to historical research in media and communication. 

Recognized for creative leadership as Motion Graphics Editor with the SM2 Creative Division at USM. 

National award recognizing promising historical research in journalism and mass communication. 

Awarded three consecutive years for maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA and demonstrating outstanding academic performance. 

Recognized for student leadership and community engagement at Western Washington University. 

Named to the Honor Roll at Western Washington University for consecutive academic years. 

Certificates

Sharpening the art of impactful messaging and public engagement through certifications like:

  • Communicate to Influence
  • Public Relations Management
  • Social Media Impact

Leadership is about vision, action, and empathy. My credentials include:

  • Leadership Program – Western Washington University
  • Project Management Series
  • Management Skills of Retail Offices

Because understanding people is at the core of service and strategy:

  • Quality Assessment in Customer Service
  • Retail Sales Management
  • Customer Relationship Management for Entrepreneurs

Navigating the evolving digital landscape with:

  • Digital Marketing Fundamentals
  • E-Marketing with the Lowest Cost
  • Marketing Through Social Media Channels

Creativity meets craftsmanship with technical certifications in:

  • Photography and Image Editing Series
  • Design Thinking
  • Lighting for Photographers: Portraiture



Equipped for the digital age with skills in:

  • Cyber Security
  • Internet of Things and Promising Opportunities
  • IT in the Workplace – Microsoft Office Mastery

Refining the essentials of professional excellence:

  • Critical Thinking for Better Judgment and Decision-Making
  • Stress Management in the Workplace
  • Time Management

Empowering business insight and innovation through:

  • Fundamentals of Management
  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship
  • Marketing Concepts for Small and Medium Enterprises

Mastering practical skills for dynamic environments:

  • Artificial Intelligence and Data Analysis in the Future of the Labor Market
  • Working with Diverse Teams
  • Work Smarter, Not Harder