Mary Kurbanov (she/her) is a driven young woman with an immense passion for digital media, journalism, and the study of emerging technology. She has just graduated with honors from the University of Virginia, where she majored in Media Studies and minored in Leadership at the McIntire School of Commerce. In her time there, Mary served as an Editor-in-Chief of the V Magazine at U.Va., the Newsletter Editor and Arts and Entertainment Senior Writer for the esteemed campus news outlet The Cavalier Daily, and graphic designer for film magazine Page 2 Frame. As of now, Mary is on her way to pursue an M.A. in Media Culture and Technology at the University of Virginia. 

Aside from her reporting and editorial positions, she is also the Social Media and Marketing Intern at the Blue Trunk Foundation and previously worked as the Digital Media Intern at the Motion Pictures Association. When she is not dedicating herself to her craft, Mary likes listening to music, enjoying a good meal with friends, and traveling whenever she can.