Maia
Guterbock Xytakis

I have always been a storyteller, advancing from writing short stories in grade school to performing stand-up comedy in college. As I got older, I became intrigued by the way that words and storytelling devices can be leveraged to connect with people. This interest led me to pursue my B.A. in journalism at UNC-Chapel Hill's Hussman School of Journalism and Media. 

 

As new media continues to integrate perspectives from around the world, a multicultural viewpoint is crucial. For this reason, I chose to pursue my master's degree at Grenoble École de Management in Paris, France. With this fresh perspective, I've redirected my career goals to marketing –– envisioning a future in strategic communications. While my career goals have changed, storytelling has remained at the center. I've learned that originality is more evolutionary than revolutionary, and the ability to effectively connect ideas and change perspectives can be studied and learned.