Coterminal M.A. Students
Ocheze Amuzie
Ocheze is a Media Studies coterm student advised by Jeff Hancock.
Tammer Bagdasarian
Tammer Bagdasarian is a master's student pursuing his degree in the Media Studies track. He earned an undergraduate degree from Stanford in Communication and is planning to pursue a career in artificial intelligence law. As an undergrad, he spent his time in leadership at The Stanford Daily, and at the Social Media Lab researching AI trust and safety. Through his Master's study, he plans to continue that work, specifically focusing on analyzing processes related to how AI systems trust humans.
Jake Beber-Frankel
jakebf@stanford.edu
Jake is a co-term student in Media Studies and graduated with a degree in political science in the spring. He is interested in how media affects the political climate. As an undergrad, he was on the golf team. In his free time, he enjoys playing guitar, watching TV, and hanging out with friends.
Malia Cortez
Malia Cortez is a senior at Stanford University, where she is studying communication and creative writing and pursuing her M.A. in Media Studies. In her free time, Malia loves listening to music, going to the beach, and learning about different cultures through art, food, and travel.
Bryan Defjan
Bryan Defjan is a Media Studies student interested in how digital media influences mental health, group culture, and masculinity. He is concurrently pursuing a B.S. in Design with double minors in Art Practice and Digital Humanities. Bryan performs with Flying Treehouse, staffs at The Bridge, and directs photoshoots for MINT Magazine.
Josie Gross-Whitaker
Josie Gross-Whitaker is a senior at Stanford University, where she studies Communication and creative writing and is pursuing her M.A. in Media Studies. In her free time, Josie enjoys surfing, watching basketball, and hanging out with her dog.
Regan Krause
Regan Krause is a master's student in the Communication coterm pursuing a degree along the Media Studies track. She graduated from undergrad with a degree in Management Science and Engineering. Regan was also on the softball team and will be helping them as a graduate assistant. She is interested in the media’s impact on consumer behavior.
Kaitlyn Lim
Hi everyone! My name is Kaitlyn Lim. I was an STS major during my undergrad and concentrated in Communication and Media. I am also on the softball team and hope we can make it back to the Women’s College World Series this year! I am from Irvine, California and some of my hobbies include: going to the beach, enjoying boba, watching sunsets, and spending time outdoors.
Hunter Musi
Hunter Musi is a Co-Term in Media Studies and recently finished graduated his undergrad in International Relations with a minor in Spanish. He is interested in the intersection of media and U.S. Foreign Policy and is a freelance photojournalist.
Daania Tahir
Daania graduated with a BA in Political Science, a minor in Creative Writing , and honors in Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality studies last spring and is focusing her Media Sudies masters on how streaming platforms are reshaping the entertainment industry, specifically in the music and comedy sectors. She is invested in how technology shapes the way we perceive and engage with art, and hopes to challenge preconceived narratives of race and gender through humor in her creative work. Professionally, she has experience in marketing, policy research, and management. She is a performer and artistic director for the Stanford Improvisors, enjoys reading about nuclear policy, and makes oddly specific Spotify playlists.
Nate Viotti
Nate Viotti is a student at Stanford University, jointly pursuing a master’s degree in Communication and a bachelor’s degree in International Relations. His research and coursework focus on comparative media policy and media economics, with his thesis analyzing interventions addressing the local journalism crisis across the United States and European Union. Nate has a background in research, policy analysis, journalism, and design, having worked for the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. House of Representatives, and various nonprofits and companies. He has lived and studied in France, Italy, and Jordan, and loves to travel and explore new cuisines in his free time.