Experience

  • Editor, CommTracks & Contributor, Simmons Voice | Simmons University, Boston, MA
    August 2024 – Present

    • Oversee content curation, editing, and publication for student-driven media in the Gwen Ifill School of Media, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Contribute articles covering campus news, culture, and student perspectives, and mentor student writers on effective storytelling and journalistic practices.

  • Equity Intern & Admissions Fellow, Office of Undergraduate Admissions | Simmons University, Boston, MA
    April 2023 – Present

    • Facilitate weekly information sessions and conduct prospective student interviews. Manage social media platforms and develop admissions equity-focused websites. Collaborate with students from 18 countries to enhance outreach and inclusivity initiatives.

  • Simmons Academic Mentor, Office of Undergraduate Advising | Simmons University, Boston, MA
    March 2024 – Present

    • Mentor 65 first-year students, providing guidance on academic planning, major selection, and acclimation to university life. Hold weekly drop-in hours to support incoming students with PLAN and degree requirements.

  • Immersion Student & Summer Intern | Public Attorney’s Office, Gonzaga, Cagayan, Philippines
    May – July 2022, 2023, 2024

    • Drafted legal documents, interviewed clients, and wrote court affidavits. Assisted in three court proceedings and conducted interviews with five inmates for weekly jail visitations.

  • Director & Scriptwriter | Royal Studio Production, Gonzaga, Cagayan, Philippines
    December 2022 – March 2024

    • Supervised a team of 13 filmmakers, winning awards including Best Picture and Best Director. Achieved 1.5K views on Facebook and donated 12.5% of prize earnings to Sitio Capadeco’s indigenous group while initiating three community outreach events.

  • Editor in Chief, Scriptwriter, Director & Local News Reporter | The Chain & The Frontline, Gonzaga, Cagayan, Philippines
    August 2021 – May 2022

    • Published 2–3 articles per month and led both Tagalog and English school publications. Directed the school’s TV and radio broadcasting team, producing news segments and scripts. Competed in regional and national press conferences in editorial, sports, news, and science writing.

  • Feature & Op-Ed Writer | College Editors Guild of the Philippines (CEGP), Gonzaga, Cagayan, Philippines
    November 2021 – July 2022

    • Published at least one feature or op-ed article weekly for the national guild, collaborating with other writers to cover current socio-political issues and amplifying student voices via social media.

Education

  • Simmons University, Boston, MA
    Double B.A.: Political Science & Communications (Journalism), anticipated May 2026
    Minors: Public Policy, Public Health | GPA: 3.76
    Awards: Kotzen Scholar, Honors Program, and John Simmons Essay Award

Skills

  • Languages: Fluent in Iloko, Tagalog, English; Conversational in Spanish and Korean

  • Software & Tools: Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Social Media Management

Current & Previous Clients

Connect With Me

Open to professional connections and collaborations in journalism, communications, public policy, and health communication. Dedicated to producing meaningful and research-informed media that engages diverse audiences.

guillem@simmons.edu
(857) 332-1656