Akira Quinn

Student at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

About

I am a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. I am in the process of achieving my bachelor's degree in journalism, advertising, and media studies. I aim to become a news anchor for one of the top stations in the news industry. The skills I acquire will benefit me in any newsroom environment. I have been trained by the best journalism professors at UWM. Besides news, I am an assistant store manager at Express Clothing Store, where I have been taught to manage a full staff.

Experience

  • Emma Bowen Fellow at Emma Bowen Foundation
    Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

  • University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2 yrs 11 mos)
    • Minority Media Association President
      Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

      Group of students that focuses on showcasing unrepresented voices in the media including themselves. We interview, review trending topics, and create podcasts based on our interests.

    • Media Milwaukee Writer
      Aug 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

      Publish and report news stories that cover topics like politics, trending topics, court hearings, and feature stories.

  • Assistant store manger at EXPRESS
    Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

  • All-In Milwaukee Scholar at All-In Milwaukee
    Aug 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

  • FOX6 News intern at FOX6 Milwaukee, WITI-TV
    May 2025 - Aug 2025 · 4 mos

    I am being trained in all departments as an intern journalist in the newsroom. My goal is to become a versatile journalist.