Hi, I'm Sydney Simpson!

About Me

I’m currently pursuing my Master’s in Strategic Communication, with my undergraduate background in Advertising. My studies fuel my passion for storytelling, branding, and understanding how communication connects people across cultures and communities.

Here are three quick things about me:

My Major: Advertising, with graduate studies in Strategic Communication.

My Favorite Movie: Little Women (2019). I love this adaptation because of its themes of independence, family, resilience, and creativity. Greta Gerwig’s direction captures both the historical and modern relevance of the March sisters’ struggles and triumphs, and I find inspiration in the way it highlights women’s voices and choices.

Cultural Heritage: To me, cultural heritage represents the traditions, values, and artifacts that connect us to the past while shaping our identities today. It can be something as grand as a historic monument or as personal as a family story or recipe passed down through generations.

Media Additions

Favorite Movie Example

Image credit: 'Saoirse Ronan and Timothée Chalamet in Greta Gerwig's 'Little Women.'
Wilson Webb/Sony Pictures via Rolling Stones article

Cultural Heritage Example

Image credit: “Afro-pick combs” (left: wooden Afro-pick comb from Ghana, 1950. Gift of the Family of William & Mattye Reed. Right: Afro-pick manufactured by Eden Enterprises, Inc., c. 1970s, with a molded fist handle. Gift of Elaine Nichols). National Museum of African American History and Culture. Source: NMAAHC.

Final Thoughts

I love how movies, art, and traditions all tell stories — whether it’s Jo March pursuing her dream of becoming a writer, Monet’s brushstrokes capturing fleeting beauty, or cultural dances preserving history through performance. As someone studying communication, I see cultural heritage as the ultimate storytelling: it’s how we remember, how we share, and how we keep our identities alive.

I’m excited to keep learning alongside all of you and to explore how communication and culture intersect in meaningful ways.