I graduated with a degree in Writing from Ithaca College, with minors in Women’s and Gender Studies and the Honors Students Program. As an international student from Athens, Greece, I have experience in writing and speaking in multiple languages, and am passionate about being a member of communities that value intersectionality, diversity, open communication, and creativity. My utmost goal is to create positive change in the world through my research, art, and actions of kindness.

Ioanna Vargianiti

I graduated with a degree in Writing from Ithaca College, with minors in Women’s and Gender Studies and the Honors Students Program. As an international student from Athens, Greece, I have experience in writing and speaking in multiple languages, and am passionate about being a member of communities that value intersectionality, diversity, open communication, and creativity. My utmost goal is to create positive change in the world through my research, art, and actions of kindness.

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I graduated with a degree in Writing from Ithaca College, with minors in Women’s and Gender Studies and the Honors Students Program. As an international student from Athens, Greece, I have experience in writing and speaking in multiple languages, and am passionate about being a member of communities that value intersectionality, diversity, open communication, and creativity. My utmost goal is to create positive change in the world through my research, art, and actions of kindness.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Workshop and Book Club Leader at IoannaWrites
August 1, 2024 - Present
Established a creative writing community to provide a safe space for artists to express themselves; foster an expressive environment for participants to enjoy the art of writing; develop prompts and interactive media; coach writers to explore their gifts, combine writing with multiple art forms
Editor at Love What Matters
October 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Platform with 8 million followers; edited, captioned, transcribed, reviewed and translated videos and podcast episodes; designed graphics for the organization’s channel; edited images and PDFs; wrote reports on research conducted by the foundation; ambassador, recruited, interviewed and contacted parties of interest
Content Discovery Editor at Love What Matters
October 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Platform with 8 million followers and monthly readers; researched and recruited stories, people and experiences to be featured on the website; focused on inclusive space for stories by PO C; edited story submissions and advised contributors; organized, edited and designed media and photos for each story
Ambassador at Born This Way Foundation
February 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Ambassador, recruited, interviewed and contacted parties of interest
Chief Editor at Stillwater Magazine
September 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022
Edited and oversaw editorial content; supervised artworks and gallery operations; coordinated artist talks
Gallery Monitor at Handwerker Gallery
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Supervised artworks and gallery operations; coordinated events and artist talks
Actor at National Theatre of Greece
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Acted in productions; trained and performed as a theatre actor
Director & Editor at Onassis Foundation
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2018
Directed and edited productions at Onassis Foundation
Podcaster at Podcasts Stars in Another Sky
February 1, 2021 - May 1, 2023
Produced podcasts about the experiences of international students and immigrants in the U.S.; trained actors for theatre
Freelance Translator at Various clients
December 1, 2023 - Present
Translated literary content

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Writing, Minor: Women's & Gender Studies at Ithaca College, School of Humanities and Sciences, Ithaca, NY
January 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022
High School Diploma at 2nd High School of Marousi, Athens, Greece
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2018

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services