Name: Tarika Lall

Hometown: Dehradun, India

Undergraduate Institution: American University

Prior Work Experience: I have worked in consumer public relations for a boutique agency in Washington, D.C. and as a communications planner for an after school program management startup. I have also interned at JWT, Wieden+Kennedy, and Discovery Communications.

Main Area of Interest: I am interested in working with campaigns for social change and finding ways to use media to create awareness in areas it is needed most.

Extracurricular Activities: I am an editorial intern with USC's central media office.

Twitter: @tarika_lall

Favorite thing about USC Annenberg: I love how committed the professors are here--they're so friendly and always willing to talk and to help.

Favorite thing about Los Angeles: I love that it is (almost) always sunny!