Hello, this is Stella speaking!

When I was growing up, I never had a "dream job." But my mom always told me I had a creative eye and encouraged me to explore my artistic abilities. This led to a deep passion for photography, videography, and digital media in general. I started taking my dad's camera to my high school football games, taking art classes through the local YMCA, created Instagram accounts where I'd post edits, and taking AP art. 

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Being born and raised in Door County, Wisconsin, introduced me to a handful of other passions. I've worked in the service industry since I was 15 years old and came to realize that I appreciate hearing other people's stories and forming deep connections. Working in various restaurants, along with my parents' efforts to provide my sister and me with a wide variety of fresh foods, allowed me to understand how food can bring people together. I enjoy cooking, sharing food, trying new things, and seeing how it can positively influence someone's day. And finally, but certainly not least, I love the water. There's nothing quite like growing up in Door County, and the lakes are a big reason I was so drawn to UW-Madison. 

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Two things that have always been in my life, but have become increasingly important to me since coming to Madison, are social media and sports. The intersection of these two passions is where I see myself somewhere in the future.