SHAUNA SALOMONE will be graduating San Diego State University (SDSU) this spring with a degree in Communication. Shauna has always had an intense interest and passion for the liberal arts and graduated from Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA), in the acting conservatory. Besides acting, she has a passion for journalism and a keen appreciation for those who create art. Shauna was a competitive dancer which complements her love of the performing arts. Shauna has acted in many plays and short films, both during her six years at OCSA and during college. After graduation, she hopes to continue her career in acting. She also hopes to explore the careers of journalism and film and art criticism. At OCSA, Shauna led several clubs that strive for the betterment of issues facing women and those in need. Shauna joined the Alpha Phi sorority during her freshman year at SDSU and has continued her involvement in the chapter through her college career. During her membership with Alpha Phi, Shauna has taken part in many activities that have aimed to help those in need and better the community of San Diego. Shauna is excited to be an intern for Vanguard Culture, as this internship complements all of her various interests. Being part of this team will help develop Shauna’s knowledge of the arts for her future career.
GRACE SCHMIDT is a dedicated junior at the University of San Diego, where she is pursuing a degree in Communication and Business. Driven by her passion for advocacy and social change, Grace Schmidt has been actively involved in initiatives promoting women’s rights and raising awareness about human trafficking. In both high school and college, she took the lead in founding and leading a women’s rights and human trafficking awareness club, demonstrating her commitment to making a positive impact in her community.
Beyond her advocacy work, Grace is a proactive member of her university’s campus. She contributes her talents to the school newspaper, where she engages in investigative reporting and storytelling. Additionally, she plays a vital role in fostering a sense of sisterhood as a member of the executive board for the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.
With a strong foundation in communication and marketing, coupled with her unwavering dedication to advocacy and leadership, Grace is poised to continue making a meaningful difference here at Vanguard Culture.
ASIA WADDY is a senior at Cal State San Marcos, where she is majoring in Business Management. There she serves as the current president of the Management Society providing members with valuable resources on leadership and management. In this role, she has organized networking events and guest speaker meetings, which help others develop their professional skills and expand their industry knowledge. She has always been passionate about learning business concepts and continues to nurture her entrepreneurial spirit. Asia has a desire to collaborate with startups to foster growth and innovation, aiming to gain firsthand experience that will help her establish successful businesses of her own. Her vision is to create ventures that not only achieve success but also positively impact various industries. In her free time, she challenges herself to explore new artistic hobbies. Asia looks forward to working in an industry that merges her interests in both art and business by making meaningful contributions to Vanguard Culture. She is excited to work in an organization that celebrates and promotes artistic expression while applying her business acumen to support and grow creative initiatives.
