Through the Eyes of Vanessa

 My name is Vanessa and ever since I was a little girl I had always dreamed of talking amongst millions of people through the television screen, obviously my passion is journalism! I recently transferred into this major from public relations since I didn't really like the classes offered. Everything that I do revolves around some type of use of communication whether it is the PR work for my organization or producing for my shows.

This is my third year here at UT and in that time I have founded and am president of an organization where I have spoken at the capital and towards the senator. I enjoy working with high school kids in low-income areas, I mentor and make speeches from grades 9-12.

I have been fortunate enough to be the Creator and Executive Producer for TSTVs entertainment talk show The Real Deal. There I host and produce the outgoing content as well as help current volunteers. I am also Executive Producer for Austin Underground which covers more on-location entertainment news.

I am extremely passionate about every form of news whether it is hard or soft. I prefer reporting on entertainment news since it isn't as conservative like the news. Although I do like to stay informed with news as constantly as possible, I usually look at the CNN website where I get my information.

When it comes to entertainment I enjoy watching What Not to Wear, Ellen, E News and so forth. I have a whole range of interests and mostly everything in the realm of communication is my favorite.