My name is Gianna, but most people call me Gigi. I am a student at Syracuse University, studying Creative Writing and Journalism.
I have had a passion for writing ever since I was a kid, and I was and still am always immersed in a book. This passion led me to want to pursue a career as an author and gain interest in various forms of journalism, that being: beat writing for the NHL, as well as opinion and entertainment writing.
EDUCATION
B.A., Creative Writing, Journalism (Magazine emphasis)
College of Arts and Sciences, S.I Newhouse School of Public Communications
Syracuse University, Syracuse New York
Graduation: May, 2028
EXPERIENCE
STAFF WRITER, Nutmegger Literary Magazine
Danbury, CT, Fall & Spring 2024
Regularly wrote content, reviewed and evaluated student submissions for
publication based on literary quality and relevance, edited submissions. Published one magazine per semester.
MANAGER & BARISTA, People’s Place Cafe
Syracuse, NY, Fall 2024–Present
Prepared and served coffee and baked goods, trained and supervised a team of student employees, ensured smooth daily operations and excellent customer service, managed inventory, placed orders, tracked stock, handled cash register operations, contributed to the cafe’s social media and promotional efforts.
STUDENT WRITER, Fiction Workshop
Syracuse, NY, Spring 2025
Wrote and revised multiple original short stories, participated in peer critiques, developed skills in narrative structure, voice, and style.
STUDENT JOURNALIST, Cross-Media Writing
Syracuse, NY, Fall 2025
Participated in a newsroom-style writers’ room to pitch, develop, and revise original stories across broadcast, magazine, and digital news platforms.
AWARDS
Dean’s List, Fall 2024 - Spring 2025
Syracuse University Invest in Success Scholarship, Fall 2024–Present
Syracuse University Founders’ Scholarship, Fall 2024–Present
Danbury High School High Honors Award, Fall 2020–Spring 2024
SKILLS
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe InDesign