Name: Shavonne Shorter
Hometown: Crownsville, Maryland
Undergraduate Institution, Degree, Major: Frostburg State University, B.A., Communication Studies
Graduate Degree & Major: PhD, Communication
Hobbies: Networking, Traveling, Spending time with friends and family
Awards and Accomplishments: Immediate Past Communication Graduate Student Association President
How long have you been a member of the BGA? 4 years
How has the BGA been instrumental in your graduate career? It has allowed me to gain and maintain professional connections.
What
three words (or phrases) would you use to describe the BGA? Academic
and Professional Development, Community Engagement, Social Networking
How did you find out about the BGA? Through members that talked to me in the Summer Research Opportunities Program.
How has BGA grown since last year? Tremendously. We have a full board, which I am excited about.
What is your lifelong dream? To be the next Oprah, but a Shavonne version :-).
Who
were the most influential people in your life? All of my family, my
Undergraduate Advisor Dr. Mike Wallinger, my current Advisor Dr. Stacey
Connaughton, my McNair Family
How would you describe yourself in 3 words? Outgoing, Energetic, Happy
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? With a successful career and family of my own.
What is one thing in life you must have? God.
Why
did you decide to come to Purdue and what do you like most about the
University thus far? I am in a wonderful department that made me feel
welcome when I came for a summer research program. I love Purdue, Boiler
up!