VCU School of Dentistry Magazine
“For Alumni and Friends of the VCU School of Dentistry”
2026 edition
Contributed articles:
“Dental students advocate for future of dentistry in the Commonwealth at Dental Days at the Capitol”
“Mentorship in motion: Dr. Scottie R. Miller’s lifelong commitment to giving back”
“Inside the clinic and beyond: how VCU dental and dental hygiene students are changing lives”
“New faculty Q & A”
I served as writer, photographer, and editor. I worked closely with the graphic designer to provide visions and insights, and worked alongside the printers and distributers to ensure that 2,500 people received their copy of the magazine.
VCU School of Dentistry
Photography
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Dental students work together to treat a patient at a Missions of Mercy project.
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A VCU alum assists a current student at a Missions of Mercy project.
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A dental student receives his White Coat, marking the beginning of his clinical practice.
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VCU dental students celebrate their peer’s graduation.
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A resident practices clinical techniques with laser technology.
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A dental hygiene student poses for a graduate profile.
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A student presents their work on annual Research Day.
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Researchers collaborate at the Philips Institute for Oral Health.
Master’s Projects
The following projects were created during my Master’s of Media Leadership program at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Entrepreneurial Leadership Project: The Scene RVA, a social media and event marketing entrepreneurship
For my Entrepreneurial Media class, I created The Scene RVA, a digital platform designed to connect Richmond-area residents and visitors with local events, experiences, and businesses.The project combines strategic communication, branding, content creation, and digital marketing to address a common challenge: helping people discover what’s happening in Richmond in a centralized, user-friendly way.
Capstone Project: Richline Jewelry digital marketing campaign
For my final Capstone project, I combined my experience at Richline Jewelry as a marketing and merchandising intern with my technical and strategic skills acquired during my Master’s program to create a seasonal newsletter campaign. The project, which was targeted to partners and retailers, combined trend reports, seasonal newsletters, and information about trends in fine jewelry.
Social Marketing Campaigns
Sacred Events Live- a Richmond-based event and music promotion company that is partnered with multiple local businesses and artists in the city.
A mock marketing campaign for Richline Jewelry, a Berkshire Hathaway Company
Event Promotion and Marketing
Supported marketing efforts for downtown Richmond events, helping increase community awareness and attendance through strategic digital communications.
Created engaging social media content to promote seasonal events, festivals, and local initiatives across Venture Richmond's platforms.
Events: Dominion RiverRock, 2nd Street Festival
Writing and Research
Conducted research on Richmond's commercial real estate market to support economic development communications.
Wrote and edited articles highlighting new business openings, development projects, and investment activity throughout downtown Richmond.
Interviewed stakeholders and gathered information for stories showcasing Richmond's continued economic growth.
Produced web content that promoted downtown development, business success stories, and neighborhood revitalization efforts.
