Erin Gleeson

March 13, 2025 - 05:34 PM

I want to thank you deeply from the bottom of my heart for your donation to the success of my education. I am the youngest of five children raised by my single mother. Finances have always weighed on my mind from the time I was a child. I work extremely hard with the goal of being successful in order to give back to my family. I am graduating with an AS-T in Radio and Television, and I focus mainly on cinematography. I am interested in cinematography because I find the act of communicating without dialogue absolutely beautiful and cathartic. Words can often be misinterpreted, the emotions drawn from cinema are telling and pure. I am transferring to CSU Fullerton this Fall to receive my Bachelor's. I cannot wait to be equipped with the knowledge to help my peers with their storytelling and production. Receiving this scholarship has given me a grateful feeling as well as feeling recognized and rewarded for my hard work. I would love to give back to my community by donating my time to teach peers about the production process and how to be efficient in order to maximize their results. Wherever my community needs a helping hand, I'd love to lend mine.