About This Project
With this project we wanted to better understand the Millennial generation and to parse the truth from among all the clutter on the internet from all different kinds of sources. Biased or otherwise. It quickly became clear that the perceived hostility of older generations to the newer generations is a pattern that has been repeated since time immemorial. Given the fast pace of technologies turnoever these days, however, it is entirely possible that the iGeneration won't apply to the typical span of 20 years of births. It is entirely possible that in half that time there will be another dramatic shift and a new cohort. It would likely benefit Americans to create social constructs for handling the changing of the guard in a slightly less inhospitable manner. At the same time as not all change is bad, it is not necessarily all good as well - Millennials could have benefited by listening to their elders about spending too much time on the computer, just as Gen X and Baby Boomers have much to learn about the new ideal of the Millennial-run workplace.
Lindsey Valerie Parker | Digital Designer, Content Writer
Lindsey Parker is a Senior at Washington State University: Vancouver with a major in Digital Technology & Culture (DTC) and a minor in English. Her superpower is Graphic Design, but she also has a utility belt full of other high-tech weapons like Web Design, UX/UT Design, Sound Design, ADR, and Professional Editing. She was selected as an applicant to an award-winning Publication Journal, The Phoenix, in 2013. She has a very strong desire to create and problem-solve in new, innovative ways and isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo when she sees a mistake. An enthusiastic participant in social media and digital culture, her contributions are read by almost two thousand followers. "With great power comes great responsibility," as Uncle Ben says.
Ellen Najera-Hohlbein | Front End Developer, Content Writer
Ellen is a Senior at Washington State University in Vancouver, majoring in Digital Technology & Culture (DTC) with minors in English and Communications. Although she has many varied interests and skills, her primary 'superpower' (as they are called in the DTC program) is combining website design and development in one neat package. This aligns well with her strong interest in User Interface (UI) design and marketing, both of which rely on an intimate understanding of the human mind. Inspired by the work she has done for CHILD and volunteering with the Humane Society of Southwest Washington, she would ultimately like to bring these skills to non-profits and organizations that otherwise might not be able to boast robust digital presences. An aesthetically pleasing website that is convenient to navigate (combined with social media presence of course) is a necessity in the modern world and can add credibility when present and detracts heavily if not.
Christina Lopatin | Social Media Coordinator, Researcher
Christina Lopatin is a student at Washington State University Vancouver. She is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Digital Technology & Culture (DTC) with a minor in Marketing. Christina loves connecting with others through social media and spends a lot of her time reading blogs. Currently, she interns as a Shareable Content Supervisor and Social Media Planner running the Instagram of the non-profit organization, Bring Me Hope. This organization focuses on helping needy children is very rewarding work. In her free time she enjoys any outdoor activities, writing and watching movies. She was born and raised in the pacific northwest and loves being surrounded by creative and forward-thinking adventurers. Her motto in life is, "Be bold take the chance and find beauty in simplicity."
Brandon Huber | Project Manager
Brandon Huber is a double major, Digital Technology & Culture (DTC) and Management Information Systems (MIS). The journey to this point is fueled by an intense desire to learn about the most relevant skills needed for today’s job market. Upon graduation in fall of 2016, the goal is to acquire Information-Technology (IT) employment. The motivation for pursuing a double major is based on the strategy of entering Software Project Management. Moreover, the purpose of working in the technology field is to engage in evolving technologies that will solve new and exciting business challenges. Having a double major in DTC and MIS supports the goal of making a positive and meaningful impact on Vancouver’s business community. With this wide-variety of knowledge, such a candidate is ideally positioned to ascertain employment in many avenues leading toward IT Project Management. Incrementally, the tactics completed, including global-certification of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), membership of the Project Management Institute (PMI), and graduation from a prestigious college, are aligned with the needs of today’s Technology Industry.