Hayley (they/she) is a fourth-year Media and the Public Interest (MPI) student in the Faculty of Information and Media Studies (FIMS). Hayley has worked in a myriad of different industries, ranging from pharmaceuticals to non-for-profit; she is passionate about working at the intersection of communications, technology, and advocacy.  Currently, Hayley is the President of the FIMS Students' Council and the Communications Associate for PrideWestern. She is a fan of making curated Spotify playlists, film photography, and queer Asian representation and intersectional sustainability advocacy work.

A message from our host Katie: “In this episode, Hayley shares her journey as a Media and Communications student, as well as how she has been able to apply learnings from her degree in a work environment. All in all, Hayley was an absolute joy to chat with, and her experiences throughout her time at Western and internships definitely serve as an inspiration to those hoping to pursue more unconventional career paths.”