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, volunteering, and spending time at the beach.

At URI, I serve on the Honors Student Curriculum Advisory Committee, contribute articles for the Honors website and Points of Pride page, and am a Contributing Reporter for the Good 5 Cent Cigar. I’m especially passionate about the intersection of digital safety, media literacy, and youth mental health. As a LookUp.Live Innovator Grant recipient, I’m currently developing a series of video‑based resources to support youth who have experienced cyberbullying and help them navigate social media with confidence. I also serve on the Youth Advisory Councils for the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE) and The Goodness Web. As a Core Storyteller with #HalfTheStory, I create content that empowers teens to build healthier relationships with technology. Additionally, I tutor elementary students through Teach For America Ignite.

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 to community service, taught elementary students through the Keane Foundation, and supported student-led mental wellness initiatives at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. This past summer, I designed and taught a video production course for middle schoolers and was a #HalfTheStory Digital Civics Academy fellow.