During the 2019 fall semester, I oversaw the first collaboration between University Union, Syracuse University’s official programming board, and the LGBT Resource and Disability Cultural centers. The collaboration resulted in a moderated Q&A between Ryan O’Connell, an Emmy-nominated comedian, writer, and producer who identifies as gay and disabled, and is an activist for representation in entertainment, and moderator Eddie Zaremba, a Syracuse Law student studying disability law. The event came to life through the hard work of fellow University Union members; who all contributed to the booking process, promotional planning, and day of show execution. As a Remembrance Scholar representing Miriam Luby Wolfe, a victim of the Pan Am 103 bombing whose passion was social impact in entertainment, I dedicated this event to her memory.

Links to Project Materials:

College of Arts & Sciences 2020, Creative Projects 2020, Newhouse School of Public Communications 2020