Serena Thakkar

Serena Thakkar is a dedicated multimedia journalism student at Loyola University Chicago, anticipated to graduate in 2026. Currently serving as a Fellow at the Emma Bowen Foundation, Serena previously held roles at Inigo Communications as both Creative Copy Director and Creative Copy Coordinator, contributing to marketing initiatives for notable clients such as United Airlines and the American Heart Association. Additional experience includes content writing for the School of Communication, an internship at Fox 32 Chicago, and serving as a Staff Writer for the award-winning Loyola Phoenix newspaper. Early career roles involved writing for The Teen Magazine, supporting sales at Von Maur, and interning at Treehouse Pediatric Therapy. Serena is also an alumna of Northwestern University's e-FOCUS Seminar focused on leadership in business.