School
University Of Notre Dame
Expertise
Reality TV, Literature, Pop Singers
- Dakota began her career in journalism by interning for a national news bureau in Washington, D.C., then a local Indiana newspaper.
- From the latest Marvel shows to the pop singers on the cusp of going viral, Dakota lives, breathes, and loves to write about pop culture and the forces shaping our society.
- Dakota has successfully completed NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) three times.
Experience
Dakota is a writer of all kinds of words, from fantasy novels to ad headlines. Her local and national reporting, along with her creative writing, have appeared in publications including The South Bend Tribune, WJLA.com, College Magazine, and Re:Visions. Dakota also works in advertising as a copywriter, using the power of language to help global luxury brands, national healthcare businesses, and tech companies tell their stories. When she's not writing, she's reading, watching anime while crocheting, or swing dancing.
Education
Dakota has a bachelor's in English and Film from the University of Notre Dame, with a minor in Journalism and a concentration in Creative Writing.
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