Kayla Latendresse – Associate
A passionate writer and editor, Kayla believes in the power of storytelling and the ability of words to come together and unfold to tell a precious story.
“Everyone and everything has a story. Stories are everywhere. Likewise, every story is unique and worth revealing. Storytelling is the way we make human connections, and that in itself proves its importance.”
Kayla has been creative and imaginative from a young age, which continues to shine in her writings. Every day, she aspires for her words to touch the lives of others and make a difference. She is dedicated to assisting others not only in conveying their stories as the transcriber, but also crafting them in a way that effectively connects with their audience.
Kayla is a graduate of Georgian Court University, where she received her Bachelor of Arts/English. There she studied as an English major with a concentration in writing and continuously opened her mind to learning. She served as the Editor-in-Chief of GCU’s Literary and Art Magazine and worked as a tutor in GCU’s Writing Center. Her hard work and dedication led her to receive various awards and honors in school, including the privilege of being the Undergraduate Commencement Speaker of her graduating class. Kayla is also part of Sigma Tau Delta: The International English Honor Society, and a member of Kappa Gamma Pi National Catholic College Graduate Honor Society. Likewise, she has had the opportunity to showcase her writings and expertise at different conferences and presentations.
As a student and beyond, Kayla has obtained various skills in writing, editing, communications, and marketing. Furthermore, she has gained extensive experience that she continually translates into her work and practices. She values and understands the importance of active listening, problem-solving, collaboration, initiative, and planning.
She loves to sit outside in nature with her journal in her free time and let the natural world inspire her and guide her pen on the page. Although Kayla composes various forms of writing and content, one of her favorite genres of creative writing is poetry. She is an admirer of poetry as an artistic delicacy that can paint a story of expression through its words. Nature and the journey of life, are seeds from which many of her poetry pieces sprout.
Besides writing, being creative, and appreciating nature, Kayla enjoys spending time with loved ones, going on adventures with her two dogs, singing, listening to music, cooking, baking, and discovering new places.