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Education B.A. Religion Reed College, June 2008 Senior thesis: "`I Type the Amens and Think the Rest': An Ethnographic Look at Religion in Virtual Reality."M.S. Comparative Media Studies Massachusetts Institute of Technology, projected 2010 Highlights of Work Experience Columnist and Staff Member, FanFiction.net, 1999-2001.Wrote "Five Snitches," a fiction review column, and helped select new columnists. Co-founder and Director of Logistics, FictionAlley.org, 2001-present.Contributed to the original design team for the website, originated much of the writing improvement content, and moderated forums. FictionAlley was nominated for a Webby award in April 2004 and a Prix Ars Electronica award in 2005. In 2004, FictionAlley was granted 501(c)(3) status as FAWC, an educational entity. See also "When local teen met Harry, a hot Web site brewed," June 7, 2002 in The Sacramento Bee. Archivist's Assistant, Reed College Archives and Special Collections, 2004-2005.Filed papers, prepared books for the special collections, and aided researchers. Wrote a weekly column for the Quest, Reed College's newspaper, about the college's history. House Advisor, Reed College, 2005-2006.Helped foster a healthy living environment in a mixed-class-rank dormitory. Tutor, Reed College Writing Center, 2005-present. Lead Tutor, 2006-2007.Helped students of all levels improve their writing skills. Served as a student voice at committee, faculty and staff meetings. Publications & Presentations Once Upon a Time-Turner: The History of Harry Potter Fandom. Panelist at Nimbus-2003. Slytherins, Smoke and Shadows: The Secret Life of Severus Snape. Panel moderator at Nimbus-2003.The Implications of Virtual Religion: An Ethnographic Look at a Catholic Bible Study in Second Life. Paper presented at The Future of Religions/Religion of the Future at Extropia in Second Life. Other Accomplishments Classical piano training, over the course of 10 years, in the Suzuki Piano Method. Instruction from Mrs. Rita Burns and Master Teacher Haruko Kataoka. Performed in a total of 64 recitals and concerts, including 4 Japan-US Friendship Concerts, 3 5-piano concerts and 4 10-piano concerts. In 1998, traveled to Japan to study under Kataoka sensei and perform in concert. First Dan Black Belt in Karate, issued by Kovar's Karate Center (now the Satori Academy) in 2000. Earned the black belt under Shihan Dave Kovar's personal instruction. First Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo, certified by the Kukkiwon in 2008. USA Taekwondo member. Member of the Reed College Taekwondo Team (2007-08) and the Horizon Technical Team (2007-present). Currently coached by Mr. Robert Maves, who is also the coach of the Women's National Poomsae Team. Competition results include:
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