Founder Story
Anushka Joshi
The media we consume has a profound impact on how we view the world. What we read, hear, watch, and see influences our thoughts, behavior, and actions. Consuming and sharing media is a form of activism if we can properly tell underrepresented stories, and mask education through entertainment.
In high school, I wanted to work in media to change the narratives I grew up consuming-–it wasn’t until I stumbled across a course my freshman year, Designing Media for Social Change, where I could find the language and tools to get started.
From starting GEN-ZiNE as a print zine in the classroom with my peers, it’s evolved into a global media collective of young storytellers. To me, being a student goes far beyond the classroom. It’s about taking curiosity to question why systems exist the way they do, and to expanding one’s perspectives by learning from others. It’s about becoming a student of the world. The desire to learn from one another is why GEN-ZiNE is a place for young voices to share their lessons and findings with each other.
At USC I studied Communication with a minor in Media Economics and Entrepreneurship as a Presidential Scholar. I graduated with Order of Troy, Magna Cum Laude, and Media & Entrepreneurship Awards.