Hi, I’m Tom Kurstjens—a writer and aspiring screenwriter currently pursuing a graduate program in Creative Writing at Western Colorado University. I earned an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts from Saddleback College and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Southern Oregon University, and I’m continuing to develop my craft in graduate school. My work has appeared in Southern Oregon University’s Main Squeeze Literary Magazine, and I earned an honorable mention at SOU’s Student Film Festival Screenwriting Contest. I’m also active in community service, including food recovery efforts with Family Assistance Ministries and volunteering with the Jackson County Fuel Committee.

Tom Kurstjens

Hi, I’m Tom Kurstjens—a writer and aspiring screenwriter currently pursuing a graduate program in Creative Writing at Western Colorado University. I earned an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts from Saddleback College and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Southern Oregon University, and I’m continuing to develop my craft in graduate school. My work has appeared in Southern Oregon University’s Main Squeeze Literary Magazine, and I earned an honorable mention at SOU’s Student Film Festival Screenwriting Contest. I’m also active in community service, including food recovery efforts with Family Assistance Ministries and volunteering with the Jackson County Fuel Committee.

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Hi, I’m Tom Kurstjens—a writer and aspiring screenwriter currently pursuing a graduate program in Creative Writing at Western Colorado University. I earned an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts from Saddleback College and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Southern Oregon University, and I’m continuing to develop my craft in graduate school.

My work has appeared in Southern Oregon University’s Main Squeeze Literary Magazine, and I earned an honorable mention at SOU’s Student Film Festival Screenwriting Contest. I’m also active in community service, including food recovery efforts with Family Assistance Ministries and volunteering with the Jackson County Fuel Committee.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Volunteer at Family Assistance Ministries
January 1, 2017 - June 1, 2020
Delivered food as part of food recovery while attending Santa Margarita Catholic High School; assisted in distribution to families.
Volunteer at Jackson County Fuel Committee
December 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Assisted with fuel committee activities; engaged in community service.

Education

High School Diploma at Santa Margarita Catholic High School
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2020
IGETC Certification at Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum
January 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
CSU General Education Breadth Certification at California State University
January 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts at Saddleback College
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2023
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Southern Oregon University
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2025
Graduate Studies in Creative Writing at Western Colorado University
January 1, 2025 - December 28, 2025

Qualifications

Dean's List, Saddleback College
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Magna Cum Laude, Saddleback College
May 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Honorable Mention, SOU Student Film Festival's Screenwriting Contest
June 4, 2024 - June 4, 2024
GPA 3.93
January 11, 2030 - December 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services