Hey there! Thank you for taking the time to check out my portfolio. Now that you've had a chance to dig into some of my professional background and work--let's get to know each other!

I'll go first: Hi, I'm Kayla! I'm a New England-based marketing and communications specialist with an agency background in social media management. Currently living in Boston, my interest in the field began as an undergraduate at the University of Vermont studying Public Communication. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science, and beyond the general communication courses, much of my coursework was focused on food systems, community development, and nutrition.

Outside of class, I stayed busy waiting tables and holding leadership positions in UVM organizations. I was the Vice President of Chapter Development for Delta Delta Delta, Social Media Coordinator and Shift Leader for Campus Kitchens (a club providing weekly breakfasts for a local community kitchen), and a volunteer camp counselor with Camp Kesem, a week-long summer camp for children whose parents have or had cancer. I loved the community I built at UVM, and ultimately ended up living in Burlington for two years post-graduation.

Now, we can't finish an "about me" without dropping my *most* fun fact: I'm a black belt in karate. Yes, one of my titles was at one point Sensei Kayla. Should I add that to my resume? I no longer practice, but spent years doing so. Now, I still like to stay active by running, paddle boarding, and taking fitness classes. In my downtime, you can find me hanging with my cat Hope, exploring the Boston food scene, or binging terrible reality TV.

Okay, that's me! I'd love to chat and hear about you. Please feel free to reach out at 207-861-1676 or kaychris16@gmail.com.