Përshëndetje! I’m Anxhelika Deda, a freshman majoring in Journalism with minors in Business of Digital Media, Justice, Law and Society, and Leadership Studies. As an Albanian immigrant, I hold Seals of Biliteracy in Albanian and Spanish, helping me connect with diverse communities. I love writing poetry, working out, creating community news segments, and volunteering.

In high school, I was President of Interact Club, Production Manager of Blue Eagle News, a DECA International Finalist, and published in the Hartford Courant. I dedicated 500+ hours serving my community. I also taught elementary students through the Keane Foundation and served at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, helping launch student-led mental wellness initiatives. This past summer, I designed and taught a video production course for middle schoolers and was a #HalfTheStory Digital Civics Academy fellow.

At URI, I’m involved with the 5 Cent Cigar, RhodyTHON Communications Committee, Surf Riders, and URI S.A.V.E.S. Beyond campus, I advocate for youth mental well-being and digital safety as a Core Storyteller and Teen Advisory Board Member with #HalfTheStory.

I became an Honors Program Ambassador because past journalism, teaching, and civic engagement endeavors showed me the power of student voice and mentorship. I hope to inspire students to turn passion into impact.