Sunny is a Chicago native recently graduated from Illinois Institute of Technology. His major is psychology, and his passion lies in communication. His proficiency
in writing, film, design, and public speaking has allowed him to communicate powerful messages for a variety of projects and organizations in the past.
Education
2018 Illinois Institute of Technology
B.S. Psychology
Duchossois Leadership Scholar | TEDxIIT Speaker
2014 Illinois Math and Science Academy
Focus on Leadership and Communications
Leadership Education Facilitator | Graduation Speaker
Employment
Self Employment in the Arts · Emcee and Keynote Speaker
Feb 2016 to Current
SEA is an annual 2 day conference in which over 500 students, artists, and
entrepreneurs gather to share in education and fun. I joined the SEA
Director and Advisory Board to help put together content and host the
conference as emcee and keynote speaker.
Exelon Institute · Communications Team Leader
Jun 2015 to Current
The Illinois Institute of Technology hosts a program for freshman to get
extra assistance adjusting to academic and social life as a college student. I lead a team of 3 student teachers that run communications classes for all 40 students. We teach through hands on activities, practicing communication through acting, debate, writing, public speaking, and more.
IIT Unfiltered, Campus News Show
As the founder and anchor, I led a team of 4 students in creating our university's first campus news show. I gained proficiency in nearly all aspects of the project, including script writing, directing, speaking, and editing. The show is intended to be comedic at times, however the primary
motive was to create a channel for important and relevant information to
better circulate campus. The goal of Episode 1 was to clarify issues
regarding campus security.
Activities
TEDxIIT Speaker
Apr 2015
I gave a talk titled, What's Your Problem, at the annual TEDxIIT conference
in Chicago. I discussed how teachers and students can employ an
entrepreneurial and problem-based mindset in order to enhance learning
opportunities in and out of the classroom. Watch it here.
Graduation Speaker, Illinois Math and Science Academy
May 2014
I was selected to deliver a speech at my high school graduation ceremony. I spoke on the topic of luck, and how to maintain a positive and humble mindset while moving forward in life. Watch it here.
Awards
Duchossois Leadership Scholarship
Full tuition Room and Board scholarship awarded for leadership and service
Aug 2014
I was one of two students to be named each year as a Duchossois Scholar.
Our group works to promote leadership education and service
opportunities for IIT and our local community.
First Place at Chicago Tech week Hackathon.