Emma Mays’ Portfolio
North Carolina native, Emma Mays, is a sophomore at UNC-Chapel Hill. She is from Graham, NC, and found a love for media early in life after watching YouTube videos.

Emma’s passions include
and are not limited to…
Travel
Emma enjoys traveling for leisure and work. She has traveled to London, Edinburgh, Paris, Long Beach, and many other destinations.
Sports
Emma enjoys working in the sports industry and continues to do so as she interns for the UNC Hockey team.
Non-Profit Work
Emma enjoys doing non-profit work that gives back to the community and helps educate others. She currently interns for Students Against Destructive Decisions where she specializes in student wellness.
Higher Education Access
As a first-generation college student, Emma believes in and advocates for higher education access. Each summer, she works as a mentor for a college access and success program.
Personal Stories
Emma enjoys telling the stories of everyday people and finding beauty in the ordinary.
Creativity
Emma finds that creativity is at the heart of all of her work. She believes the ability to be creative has allowed her passions to shine through.