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Portrait of Xenia Dunford

Honor Society® member

Xenia Dunford

Restaurant Server at Q House - Denver, CO

  • University of Colorado Boulder
  • Ethnic Studies, Writing Certificate
  • Class of 2022
  • White Plains, NY

Member since August 2022

About

I recently earned a B.A. in Ethnic Studies with minors in Education and Spanish and certificates in Latin American Studies and Writing from the University of Colorado Boulder. I am currently pursuing a M.F.A. in Creative Writing at Manhattanville College with a focus on creative nonfiction, poetry, and teaching writing.

On the other side of things, I have acquired nearly twenty years of experience working in the service industry and an abundance of stories. My current ambition is to expand my professional experience beyond the scope of hospitality to begin engaging in meaningful work within the public service sector.

Education

  • Manhattanville College

    M.F.A. Creative Writing

    2022 – 2024

  • University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethnic Studies, Education/Spanish

    2020 – 2022

Honors and awards

  • Ethnic Studies Valedictorian Finalist

    May 2022, Associated with University of Colorado Boulder

  • Miramontes Arts & Sciences Scholarship Recipient

    August 2021-May 2022, MASP supports traditionally underrepresented and/or first-generation college students who want to be part of a diverse, multicultural academic enrichment community. Requires community participation, academic enrichment and minimum 3.

  • COSI Back to Work Scholarship Recipient

    May 2022, Associated with University of Colorado Boulder

Goals and interests

Career goal

Higher education, creative writing teacher

Graduate school interests

M.F.A. in Creative Writing on a teaching pathway - Manhattanville College 2024

Outside the classroom

Digital Writing Portfolio:
https://ucb.digication.com/xenia-dunford-eportfolio/home-1
Original Music Projects:
https://xeniadunford.bandcamp.com

Experience

  • Restaurant Server

    Q House - Denver, CO

    Aug 2021 – Jun 2022

  • Library Clerk

    Wise Law Library, University of Colorado Boulder

    May 2021 – Aug 2021

  • Course Assistant

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Aug 2020 – Dec 2020

  • Restaurant Server

    Dio Mio Handmade Pasta - Denver, CO

    Jan 2020 – Aug 2021

Volunteering

  • Volunteer camp counselor and instrument instructor

    Girls Rock VT Music Education Program

    Jul 2015 – Aug 2015

Languages

  • English (US) Fluent
  • Spanish Intermediate

Additional information