Hi! I’m Ayana. My whole life, I’ve had a passion and natural inclination towards writing and reading. It wasn’t until I started in Carlmont’s journalism program that I realized my talent and interest had a real-life purpose. I instantly clicked with the process of creating content for our digital publication. I wrote several articles during my time at Scot Scoop, including general news and campus beats as well as full-length features, opinion pieces, and multimedia feature packages. Currently, I am an editor for the publication, where I review and publish multiple articles covering various topics weekly. In addition to writing and editing, I enjoy developing my budding photography skills by taking photos for the San Mateo Daily Journal. Outside of the journalism classroom, you can find me dancing at my ballet studio Better Together Dance Theatre, coaching recreational gymnastics, and spending time outside hiking or skiing.