My Works
Below you will find stories, press releases, and personal testimonials from my internship experience with YSS, as well as a semester long class project. Along with the writing pieces, you will find original photos taken in a variety of locations, both in and outside of the United States.
YSS Testimonial- Generational Addiction
Photo: A 2020 high school senior graduate. Positioned in front of her old locker and past graduates, she reminisces on her last semester in the midst of a global pandemic.
In this personal testimonial from a mother, she describes her experiences with generational addiction and its effects on her and her children.
YSS CEO Staff Spotlight
Photo: "The decline of the nation state and the end of the rights of man." Neon sign found in the city of Bologna, Italy.
While releasing press releases and testimonials, YSS also honors its own staff with spotlights, showcasing their duties and own experiences while employed. With over 6,000 views in two weeks, the story of Andrew Allen, CEO of Youth Shelters and Services inspires all who reads.
YSS Awarded CARF Accreditation
Photo: A 2020 high school senior takes in the image of her fellow classmates' locker belongings in trash bags, waiting for the students to take them home.
YSS was awarded their CARF accreditation for several years in a row, ensuring they are providing the upmost care to those in need.
YSS Youth Organizes AMP Day on the Hill
Photo: A young girl enjoys playing with a street entertainer, who was blowing bubbles, while dancing with friends nearby.
YSS youth in Achieving Maximum Potential (AMP) had organized their annual Day on the Hill event to bring change to their legislative agenda.
https://www.yss.org/youth-participate-in-amp-day-on-the-hill/
YSS MPACT Grant Press Release
Photo: An overview of the city of Urbino, Italy. This beautiful city is surrounded by castle walls, with breathtaking architecture within the walls.
In this press release, the new police and counselor coordination program, MPACT, was rewarded a $200,000 grant to provide more resources to advance their services.
P.E.A.R. Podcast
Photo: Flowers found on the island of Key West, Florida.
A student-lead project, focused on the inclusion of the Asian American Pacific Islander community, as well as educating others on the importance of recognizing their own biases. As part of the social media team, we worked to print flyers and stickers to put in goodie bags and to pass around campus. We also created an Instagram page to showcase the hard work the other teams, website and podcast, put in towards the project as well.