2024 Award: Communication Studies Outstanding Student Award
Major: Political Science, Communication Studies
Hometown: Tacoma, WA
Extracurricular activities: In my free time I spend as much time as possible in the ceramics studio, making the most of my courses I have taken here. I am also big into reading and writing poetry, thrifting with friends, and a good hike.
More about Ely
Future plans:
My future career plans are to work in the nonprofit sphere, specializing in Climate Change communication, before earning my masters in Communication Studies.
How has your major contributed to your professional or personal development?
Both my majors have given me a deep understanding on the way power and language operate in our world. I have learned the power that is held in words and identities. With this knowledge I am able to understand and connect with so many different stories and identities in a deep and meaningful way.
What has been your proudest or most significant accomplishment during your Gonzaga career?
My proudest accomplishment at Gonzaga has come from my time as coordinator for the ambassador program. I was able to play a small role in several students journeys to commit to Gonzaga. Additionally, I am so proud of the 32 new ambassadors I was responsible for hiring this year, alongside a wonderful committee.