Hi, I'm Lilly
Writer and Communicator
About Me
The pursuit of knowledge is a rewarding adventure full of innovation and satisfaction. Humans are capable of creating a beautiful, secure, and advanced world with the use of effective communication. I believe it is my purpose to utilize my skills to help others on this road of progression and push mankind into this promising future.
I am currently pursuing my PhD in English at Texas A&M University--Commerce in addition to teaching undergraduate courses. I received both my MA in Technical Communication and BA in Media Arts with an emphasis in Public Relations from Boise State University. My passion is learning about and showing others the amazing intellectual feats of mankind.
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I have lived all over the USA including Colorado, California, Massachusetts, Idaho, and now Texas. Some hobbies I enjoy are golfing, painting, creative writing, and stargazing.


Portfolio
These pages feature numerous projects I've done for both school, work, and personal life. My writing portfolio highlights my senior capstone project, masters work, published articles, and PR writing. My video portfolio includes all the episodes of my sci-comm show, interviews, and my newsreel.
Timeline
August 2022 - Present
PhD English
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Pursuing my PhD in English with an emphasis in Rhetoric and Composition. My current research interest is within the digital humanities and explores the intersection of writing pedagogy and artificial intelligence.
August 2020 - May 2022
MA Technical Communication and Teaching Assistant
Boise State University
English department faculty and instructor for introductory undergraduate courses. My studies focused on accessibility and science-communication.
June 2021 - December 2021
Web Content Specialist
Boise State Micron School of Material Science and Engineering
Worked on a new Wordpress site for the Undergraduate Laboratory under Dr. Harold Ackler. Created materials such as a safety poster with original elements in addition to assisting with ABET evaluation.
May 2020 - August 2020
Web Content Specialist
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Created program, profile, and research pages for the Marketing and Communications department during website integration. Tasks included interviewing faculty, writing content, and communicating with stakeholders.
August 2016 - May 2020
BA Media Arts/Public Relations
Boise State University
Graduated cum laude with a consistent appearance on the dean's list. Member of honorary communication society Lambda Pi Eta.
June 2017 - February 2018
Writer
Boise State University
Interviewed professors and other officials for Boise State University's Division of Research and Economic Development. I wrote articles for both online and printed viewing.
January 2018 - December 2019
News Anchor
Boise State University Television Productions
I wrote and edited news stories, read for on-air broadcasting, and participated in post-production editing.
June 2018 - January 2020
Producer & Host
Boise State University Television Productions
Created scripts and content for my original science-communication show, Finding Beyond. I contacted and interviewed subject-matter experts and conducted extensive research into multiple fields of STEM and philosophy. In addition, I did post-production editing and distribution.

Drop a line!
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or just want to chat!