Uma Manikoth is a senior at Bryn Mawr College majoring in Political Science and minoring in Film Studies. She is especially passionate about understanding how messaging influences public perception and how communication strategies can translate ideas into meaningful action. She is excited to apply these interests and continue learning through her work with Theia Strategies. Through her academic work and campus leadership experience as President of Craft Collective and Music Director of the Night Owls A Cappella group, she has developed skills in collaboration, organization, and community engagement. In her free time, Uma enjoys playing country, bluegrass, blues, and rock music with friends, watching films and television, and writing fiction.