Shaakirah Tate is a senior at Millersville University, majoring in English with minors in print journalism and African American Studies. Once she earns her bachelor’s degree, she plans to attend graduate school. Later in life, she aspires to become a staff writer at The New York Times or Vox. Shaakirah acts as the Project Manager for Authors, working to create a polished and unique publishing process for students authors who wish to showcase their work in the Made in Millersville Journal. Shaakirah’s role will challenge her to expand the Journal’s reputation and to help student authors add publications to their résumés.