Xiaoyi Zhang recently earned a Master of Arts in Journalism from the University of Missouri and is currently authorized to work in the U.S. under OPT. She was a production assistant and associated producer at KOMU 8 News. She has been a photographer for the student-run newspaper, the Ithacan. Xiaoyi looks forward to getting involved in professional newsroom positions to lay the foundation for entry into the industry. She is interested in being a TV news producer and other positions to gain experience.