Hillary Ma
Atlanta,GA
Summary
A 22-year-old policy analyst and advocate with a strong passion for journalism, storytelling and social impact through the lens of truth, justice, and equity.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Reporter
Southern California News Group
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted reporting coverage for the Press-Telegram in Long Beach, Daily Breeze in the South Bay/Torrance, the Beach Reporter in Redondo, Hermosa and Manhattan Beach and the Grunion in Long Beach
- Expanded coverage of underrepresented topics, bringing attention to key issues facing marginalized groups within the Long Beach area.
- Filed 1-3 columns onto WordPress 5 days a week
- Generated 4-5 stories weekly for online and print publications surrounding local education, politics and events
- Managed multiple stories under tight deadlines, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet publication schedules via WordPress.
President
Asian American Journalist Association at UT
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Administrated and led the direction of the organization as a whole
- Developed strong partnerships with cross-functional teams for improved collaboration and efficiency.
- Inspired innovation by creating a welcoming environment encouraging creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
Research Intern
Innovations for Peace and Development
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted a research lab on the intersection of urban design and policing in Texas
- Collaborated with team members for successful completion of research projects on time and within budget.
- Maintained detailed records of experimental procedures, providing transparency and replicability of results upon request by supervisors or collaborators.
Undergraduate Researcher
Innovations for Peace and Development
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed a novel instrumental variable research design ascertaining the relationship between interpersonal violence (IPV) and abortion access in Texas
- Developed strong analytical skills through extensive use of statistical software for data interpretation and visualization.
- Presented research findings at the Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA), enhancing public awareness of ongoing scientific endeavors.
Senior Columnist
The Daily Texan
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Advocated and voiced for student equity on campus, particularly focusing on women's issues and communities of institutionally marginalized backgrounds.
- Established a strong online presence by consistently sharing thought-provoking and well-written columns on social media platforms.
- Produced one 650-700 word column.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Government, Japanese Language And Culture Minor
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, Texas08.2023
Skills
- R Studio
- Written Communication
- Community Outreach
- Adobe Apps
- MS Office
- Google Suite Apps
- Canva
Affiliations
- Asian American Journalism Association (AAJA), Los Angeles and Bay Area
- Asian American Journalism Association (AAJA), Texas
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Korean
Japanese
Vietnamese
Timeline
Assistant Reporter
Southern California News Group
08.2023 - Current
President
Asian American Journalist Association at UT
01.2023 - 05.2023
Research Intern
Innovations for Peace and Development
08.2022 - 05.2023
Undergraduate Researcher
Innovations for Peace and Development
08.2022 - 05.2023
Senior Columnist
The Daily Texan
09.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Government, Japanese Language And Culture Minor
The University of Texas At Austin
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