1. Political Junkie PR Professional Social Media Addict Spartan Sports Fanatic Laura G. Daien Bookworm Writer Scrapbooker Volunteer Detroit Tigers Fan Traveler

2. Me in a nutshell From Livonia, MI (suburb of Detroit) Graduated from undergrad at MSU in 2007. Will finish master’s in Dec. 2011.

3. Journalism/Social media experience Work with journalists as a PR Pro for the last 3 years coordinating interviews Worked in a PR firm Now work in the House of Representatives

4. Social media savvy Manage Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube Accounts in my current and past positions. Took MSU’s New Media Drivers License course.

5. This semester I would like to…. Learn the best uses for new media tools Learn about how social media is changing how news is reported.