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
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Manhattanville College
M.F.A. Creative Writing
2022 – 2024
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University of Colorado Boulder
Ethnic Studies, Education/Spanish
2020 – 2022
Honors and awards
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Ethnic Studies Valedictorian Finalist
May 2022, Associated with University of Colorado Boulder
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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.
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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
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Restaurant Server
Q House - Denver, CO
Aug 2021 – Jun 2022
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Library Clerk
Wise Law Library, University of Colorado Boulder
May 2021 – Aug 2021
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Course Assistant
University of Colorado Boulder
Aug 2020 – Dec 2020
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Restaurant Server
Dio Mio Handmade Pasta - Denver, CO
Jan 2020 – Aug 2021
Volunteering
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Volunteer camp counselor and instrument instructor
Girls Rock VT Music Education Program
Jul 2015 – Aug 2015
Languages
- English (US) Fluent
- Spanish Intermediate
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