I’ve been dancing for over 10 years, and when I got to college, I knew I wanted to keep dancing. However, the pandemic and a recent knee surgery had other plans. During my sophomore year, I joined the Moving Company, and immediately fell in love with the organization. The Moving Company is a student led dance organization at IUPUI. I knew I wanted to take on more responsibility, so the following year, I ran for Secretary—and I got the position!

As Secretary during my junior year, I handled a variety of responsibilities, including taking attendance, acting as risk manager, and managing all necessary forms for the dancers. I loved the work, but I knew I was ready for a new challenge. I wanted to push myself further and take my skills to the next level. So, I decided to run for Historian for my senior year, a role that would allow me to use my creativity as the "graphic designer" for the group.

As Historian, I became responsible for all things visual and social media-related, including creating graphics for our shows, social media posts, flyers, and programs. I also took on the task of organizing photoshoots for the dancers to capture and showcase our moments. But the biggest challenge came when our school underwent a significant change: IUPUI was separating into two distinct institutions, Indiana University Indianapolis and Purdue University Indianapolis. With this change came the need for a new identity.

As part of this transformation, I was given the responsibility of redesigning the organization’s logo. I created a new logo that not only reflected the shift in the school’s identity but also modernized the look to give it a cleaner, more contemporary feel. This new design helped refresh the organization’s visual presence and aligned with its evolving image. I’m incredibly proud to have contributed to such a meaningful change for the organization. It was an experience that allowed me to grow not only as a dancer but also as a designer and leader within the community.