Elaine Fung
ELAINE FUNG
Creative communicator scholar, student, and practitioner striving for communication that is ethical, whimsical, gracious, organized, filled with possibility, and builds bridges.
Mission Statement
ABOUT
A creative communicator passionate about community
Throughout my life, education, and career I have always gravitated towards being creative. To be an effective creator I have learned it is important to first be curious. This leads to knowledge which opens a chance to be responsible and a choice to make good.
As an undergraduate at Biola University, I majored in Communication Studies with minors in International Relations and Theological Studies who was involved in on campus entrepreneurship. Post-undergrad, I was an independent consultant at CraftBox and a project management intern with the Work and Faith Workshop. I then went back to school at San Jose State University and received an MA in Communication Studies. I enjoy meeting passionate, wonderful people and studying different perspectives to figure out how the world works so that I can have opportunities to better equip those that are voiceless and to be a voice on behalf of the voiceless. This has led me to my most recent pursuit further my graduate studies with Regent University.
EXPERIENCES
PROJECTS
CSA X COMM 295 FACILITATION TRAINING
Develop Training and Trainer
With Asma and Iris, we conducted a needs analysis, envision and develop training objectives and tasks, then plan and deliver training. This was a collaborative effort with our COMM 295- Training and Development class and CSA (COMM Student Association). The purpose of this training is for the trainee to successfully facilitate an online discussion that cultivates an inclusive environment. This was accomplished with a 90-minute online brown-bag workshop that included a participant guide, presentation, and group activities.
Head of Careers & Professional Development
A new university-recognized student organization that was nominated for Academic/Honorary Organization of the Year by the 10th Annual Student Leadership Gala! As a part of the founding leadership team, we envision CSA, leadership team, events, and workshops to create a community around communication in a digital environment.
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The core pillars: bridging the SJSU COMM studies Department and the students, academic excellence, social networking, professional development, and social justice.
MLK DAY 2021
MLK Task Force Member
"In prior years, students, staff, faculty and administration have been the primary target audience for these events. This year, they also focused on intentionally reaching out to Biola alumni to attend a session specifically designed for them."
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As an alum, I with other MLK Task Force Members from various departments collaborated together to envision, develop, and host virtual MLK Day.
Episode 35 Side B
"You don't have to compromise something else for the dignity of another, you can raise them all together."
-my main golden nugget from Jessica Rey's podcast!
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I was featured in The Biola Hour for the second time! We continued to process and discuss topics from Jessica Rey's, founder of Rey Swimwear, original podcast about the Business in Beauty.
Co-founder
Ashley and myself founded BES in 2017 fall semester. Working with the Crowell Business School, Event Services, and catering, we were able to interact with and showcase entrepreneurs from different industries to students through the Fireside Chats with an Entrepreneur.Â
We have been featured on the Chimes, StartUp Competition, and Crowell School of Business Blog.
Blog Post:Â Luke Womack, Executive Director & Founder of The GO Fund
I co-wrote a blog post with Ashley Moschetti which was inspired by one of our entrepreneurial speaker, Luke Womack. One of my favorite lines was this quotation to your left! For the full story click on the blog button!
Episode 25 Side B
I was featured in The Biola Hour podcast with two other students. We continued to process and discuss topics on calling and work from the podcast with Phillip Chang, founder and CEO of Yogurtland. In this conversation, I was able to offer my distinct perspective as a communication scholar and creator.
Exposed - Purpose in Life
For this Visual Development and Concept Art class, I was able to go through the process of developing and creating a story. This was accomplished with the use of Wacom pen, tablet, and Photoshop. Click on the link button below to see the entire process!
BIOLA 3D DESIGN CLASS
Max E
A highlight in this class was sitting with one object and changing the scale, lines, and plane. My object that I chose was a display wooden block letter "E" and favorite was the scaling by making the height almost half of a door way! Materials that was used was masking tape, newspaper, and spray paint.
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
COMM GRADUATE CULMINATING EXPERIENCE PANEL
Panelist
Shared my exam experience as a panelist with current and incoming graduate students MAin Communication Studies at SJSU.
COMM 80 MA STUDENT INFO SESSION
Panelist
Shared about my SJSU Communication Studies MA program experience with prospective students.
TIPS AND TRICKS
Coordinator and Panelist
Coordinated and shared with other second-year COMM graduate students on their academic experience and advice for first-year COMM graduate students.
COMMUNICATION @ WORK
Panelist
From the 2nd Annual Graduate Student Conference, I presented my paper titled Accessibility Amidst COVID-19: The Ableist Rhetoric of San José State University’s Accessibility Education Center.
COMM 201 VIRTUAL POSTER PRESENTATION
Speaker
Spoke on in-progress research work titled, Examination of Employee Resource Groups through the Lens of Social Identity Theory.
EDUCATION
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY
San Jose, CA
Class of Spring 2021
MA: Communication Studies
BIOLA UNIVERSITY
La Mirada, CA
Class of Spring 2018
Major: Communication Studies with an emphasis in Rhetorical/Interpersonal
Minors: Biblical Theology and International Relations
Cum Laude, GPA 3.53
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Walked with Communication Studies Lei, International Relations Cord, Biola Class of 2018 Stole, Lambda Pi Eta Cord and Pin, Student Enrichment and Intercultural Development Cord, Taro Talk Cord, Hong Kong and United States Flags on a Stole.
HOMESTEAD HIGH SCHOOL
Cupertino, CA
Class of 2014
GPA 3.5
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Walked with French Honor Society Cords and Community Service Award.
CONFERENCE
FULLER DE PREE CENTER
ROAD AHEAD DEI
Virtual Participant
Winter 2022 Cohort
DESIGNING YOUR LIFE FOR WOMEN ONE MONTH VIRTUAL JOURNEY
Virtual Participant
Fall 2021 Cohort
WOMEN'S GLOBAL LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE
Virtual Participant
Women’s Empowerment Network Conference
San Jose State University 2021
INTERVARSITY GRADUATE & FACULTY MINISTRIES PACIFIC AREA
Virtual Participant
NorCal Faculty & Staff Conference 2021
NATIONAL COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATION
Virtual Participant
San Jose State University Student
NCA 106th Annual Convention: Communication at the Crossroads
ADOBE
Virtual Participant
Adobe MAX - The Creativity Conference 2020
FAITH DRIVEN ENTREPRENEUR
Virtual Participant
Faith Driven Entrepreneur Conference 2020
LAUSANNE MOVEMENT
Virtual Participant
Lausanne Global Workplace Form 2019
NATIONAL COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATION
Presenter
Biola University Student
NCA 104th Annual Convention: Communication at Play
WOVEN
ParticipantÂ
Biola University Student
4th Woven Conference
PRAXIS
Participant
Biola University Student
Praxis Academy 2017
AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE
Participant
Biola University Student
London Trip
Values & Capitalism Summer Conference 2016
PRESS
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