I’m so happy that you’re here.

My professional and academic journeys are shaped by my relentless curiosity to learn. I began my collegiate journey at NYU’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study, where students create their own academic trajectories. Here, I coined my concentration as “The Influence of Advertising: The Hidden Semiotics Within Media and Culture.” Gallatin allowed me to embrace my interests while fostering my critical thinking skills to better understand how society creates and consumes media. NYU’s curriculum helped me see how historical, cultural, and social contexts affect our actions and decision making. I have now followed my deep passion for advertising and culture to Boston University's College of Communication, where I’m pursuing my Master’s of Science in Advertising. In this program I am learning to adapt my critical thinking skills and conceptual understanding of advertising theory into applicable industry know-how.

I’m looking forward to a career at the intersection of strategic problem solving and creativity and to be a part of something that challenges and shapes culture. My academic, professional, and athletic experiences have taught me that collaboration and purpose are the foundation of meaningful work, and that is the essence I hope to bring to every environment I enter.

Please reach out to me. I’d love to chat!

jesstonthat@gmail.com

(978) 810-5505