Agnes Morelos
Portfolio
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*Resume available upon request.
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Academic Writing
LGBTQ Discrimination in Education in
Washington State
Goal: Select a marginalized population and how they are affected within a specific institution or organizational system.
Project Description: Background information on LGBTQ discrimination within the education system in Washington State is presented through exposition.
Exploring Journalism Ethics in
Local Crime Reporting
Goal: Examine if the language used in journalism exacerbates racism.
Project Description: In collaboration with Diane Tymony, a colleague, and J. Hope Corbin, our professor, we coded 40 different articles to determine levels of exacerbation within local journalism. Findings were presented at Western Washington University during Scholars Week, May 19-20, 2016.
Buddhism as an Artifact and the
Materiality of Discourse
Goal: Apply one or more existing theories to an area of study to provide alternate perspective or insight.
Project Description: A contextualization of how Buddhism as an artifact passed on through language and tradition.
Here Today, Here Tomorrow: A Public Health Campaign Advocating for LGBTQ Youth
Mental Health Awareness
Goal: Increase awareness about the severity of mental health issues for LGBTQ youth.
Project Description: Background research on existing literature was conducted and a proposed campaign design is presented.
Articles
The Value of Listening in Communication: What I've Learned as a Stutterer
Summary: I struggled with my identity as a stutterer growing up. But as I got older, I learned to leverage my adversity through empathy and the practice of active listening. In this article, I share the advantages of using listening when engaging in conversation.
MONI: Examining the Intersection Between Social Justice, Finance, and Blockchain Technology
Summary: In 2015, millions of refugees were placed in various countries. A FinTech startup Finland decided to help them get back on their feet through a money card that functions on blockchain technology, a distributed ledger system. In this article, I lend insight into MONI and a brief overview of blockchain technology.
Storytime with Baymax and Alexa: A Look into the Future of Storytelling with AI and Humans
Summary: Conversation amongst humans is one thing. But artificial intelligence and human interaction is another experience. The new norm with chatbots and products like Amazon Echo puts the practice of information into consideration. In this article, I discuss an event at swissnex San Francisco and the conversational climate between humans and artificial intelligence.
The Right Thing to Do: How Morality Impacts the Development of Artificial Intelligence
Summary: As artificial intelligence continues to rise in popularity across industries, its ethics and values are put into consideration. In this article, morality's role and impact on the development of AI is addressed.
Presentation Slides
MONI and Blockchain Technology
Presentation Description: In 2015, millions of refugees were placed in various countries. To help them get back on their feet, a FinTech startup from Finland created MONI, a money card functioning on blockchain technology, a distributed ledger system. Provided in this presentation was the development of MONI and blockchain technology's functionality.
Here Today, Here Tomorrow: A Public Health Campaign Advocating for LGBTQ Youth
Mental Health Awareness
Presentation Description: Mental Health continues to be an issue, especially for LGBTQ youth. Provided in this presentation were highlighted findings found during formative research, prospective qualitative and quantitative resources, and content for public promotion.
Case Study: Man Therapy
Presentation Description: A difficult topic to address amongst men is mental health. Man Therapy is a campaign that uses humor to tackle conversations surrounding men's mental health issues. Provided in this presentation was an overview of the campaign, similar campaigns, and suggestions for improvements and future research.
Professional Copywriting
Child Development Center Program Evaluation
Project Description: Background information on Western Washington University's Child Development Center and a conducted focus group study with touchpoints for areas of improvement.
Max Higbee Center Mentoring Project Program Plan
Project Description: A suggested plan for a mentoring project for members of the Max Higbee Center, a recreational center opportunity for community engagement for persons with disAbilities.
Volunteer Center Sponsors Thank You
Project Description: An acknowledgment to local organizations who contributed to the efforts community development projects.
Volunteer Center Celebration Handout
Project Description: An event invitation given to volunteers who participated in community development projects.
Professional Copywriting
Child Development Center Program Evaluation
Project Description: Background information on Western Washington University's Child Development Center and a conducted focus group study with touchpoints for areas of improvement.
Max Higbee Center Mentoring Project Program Plan
Project Description: A suggested plan for a mentoring project for members of the Max Higbee Center, a recreational center opportunity for community engagement for persons with disAbilities.
Volunteer Center Sponsors Thank You
Project Description: An acknowledgment to local organizations who contributed to the efforts community development projects.
Volunteer Center Celebration Handout
Project Description: An event invitation given to volunteers who participated in community development projects.
User Experience Design
Stutterer's Journey to Communication Journey Map
Goal: Develop a persona and share influencing components of an experience into a journey map.
Project Description: A journey map highlighting touchpoints of a stutterer's emergence to communication.
