About Me
Hey! I’m Shyla Krishnappa — I'm studying Psychology and Design at Tulane University, and I’m part of the Honors Program here. I love using design to tell stories, bring people together, and make ideas feel real. I’m always looking for ways to combine creativity with purpose.
I enjoy listening to music, bullet journaling, and singing in my free time! I’m from Los Altos, CA where I live with my parents, two brothers, and two dogs.
Education
Tulane University
August 2022 - May 2026 ● NEW ORLEANS, LA
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Design
GPA: 3.9 / 4.0
Campus Involvements:
● Crawfest
● Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity
● THEM A Capella
● Alpha Rho Chi Architecture Fraternity
Resume
Dean's Ambassador ● Tulane University
April 2024 - Present
EDI Representative of a cohort dedicated to supporting Newcomb Tulane College's strategic endeavors in a diverse range of college activities for the upcoming years. Provide advice and feedback to the dean and represent the college at various functions and alumni events throughout the year.
Communications Aide ● Tulane School of Architecture and Built Environment
September 2024 - Present
Work to keep the TuSA website up to date with events, student work, and other items. Responsible for writing copy and formatting images to create cohesive website pages.
Teaching Assistant ● Tulane School of Architecture and Built Environment
August 2023 - Present
Aid students with studio projects and assignments, improving craft and detail. Provide feedback through desk critiques and pin-ups of student work. Teach proficiency in Adobe Creative Suites and Rhino 3D
Design Manager ● Tulane Crawfest
August 2024 - May 2025
Design branding for Crawfest's 2025 festival, hosted on Tulane's campus. Work to create logos, merchandise designs, signage, and visual aspects of the festival.
Board of Directors ● Tulane First-Year Experience
January 2024 - August 2024
Recruit and oversee orientation leaders responsible for student communities. Work logistics through move-in and orientation. Collaborate closely with professional staff to plan and execute orientation.
Content Manager ● Tulane Crawfest
August 2023 - July 2024
Created engaging marketing content for Crawfest's social media platforms, such as @tulanecrawfest on Instagram. Collaborated with sponsors to develop and execute collaborative content leading up to the festival. Managed social media campaigns to increase brand awareness and engagement.
Team Leader ● Galileo Learning
Summer 2023 & Summer 2024
Supervise campers and ensure their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being. Helped guide, innovate alongside, and inspire my own group of 15-20 campers throughout the week.