A communication major from the Bay Area, Joy Ofodu refused to limit herself when she came to college. She took advantage of all the resources and opportunities available to students — from getting involved in on-campus research centers and event programming to off-campus internships and a Bay Area Maymester program. Ofodu graduates on May 11 with a job secured at Instagram and the knowledge that she gained the experience necessary to tell the kind of stories that she wants to share with the world. 

This piece was produced by Mira Zimet and Olivia Mowry.