Amy Nelson Content Creations

PROJECTS

  • Illustration of people

    A Guide to Safe Conversations About Inclusive Language & DEI

    Having conversations about DEI can be emotional and intimidating. It can be that awkward interaction of a gender-queer person correcting you about their pronouns that you just can’t seem to get right. Or it could be telling your friends to stop making jokes about Black people when you previously had laughed along. Regardless of the

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  • Inclusive Language Guide

    Disclaimer This article contains offensive language. The intent is to educate about inclusivity, which requires analyzing why specific terminology is not accepted. I do not claim to have all the answers for inclusive language, nor can I speak on behalf of social groups I am not a part of. If I have misspoken or if

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  • Illustration of people communicating digitally with phones, webpages, and speech bubbles.

    The 6 C’s to Inclusive Language

    Language is flexible and fluid. Words adapt, develop new meanings, and gain in popularity as they catch on. Being conscious means being aware of how flexible language is and adapting when slang terms turn into offensive slurs. Becoming the Conscious Communicator To become a conscious communicator, “we must make the unconscious, conscious”1 in terms of

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  • Background on Inclusive Language

    Inclusive language has “made invisible lives far more visible. It has made room for new and complex ways of thinking and talking about the human identity.” – Saeed, 20191 Who wants to be normal in today’s world? Our differences are what make us unique, form our identities, and shape our personalities. I believe that everyone

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  • Uncovering Motivations for Inclusive Language

    At the Surface Level Gendered language is a part of daily conversations with others. With my position in the restaurant industry, I became frustrated with commonly misgendering young children by asking parents, “What can I get for him?” and having that awkward interaction of being corrected that their daughter would like a grilled cheese. With

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  • Uncle Gill’s Pop Up Barber Shop

    It’s hard to imagine the various privileges white people have until they come face to face with them. I have always been able to get my hair cut at any salon, however this is not the same reality for some Winona State University students. Being located in the rural river valley between Minnesota and Wisconsin,

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  • Outdoor Recreation Fair

    Health & Wellness Services partnered with the Outdoor Recreation and Education department for the grand opening of the ropes course at the Outdoor Recreation Fair. The goal of this event was to educate students about outdoor opportunities available to them. Additionally, this event was open to the public allowing community members to engage with campus

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  • WSU Homecoming ’24

    Homecoming is a magical time of year on college campuses. It brings new students and graduated alumn together through the power of tradition. This past fall, in 2024, I had the honor of being brought back as an alumna to Winona State University to capture the true warrior spirit that radiates through the community. Throughout

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  • Revitalize Retreats

    Disclaimer Notice: This is a fictional company created by ChatGPT. Mockups sourced from Adobe Express. Place holder images were created by Adobe Firefly. Revitalize Retreats is a wellness retreat company dedicated to providing transformative experiences for individuals seeking rejuvenation and personal growth. The ideation behind the brand icon is to represent a solid sense of

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I have various experiences in all types of visual communication projects, ranging from branding, campaigns, vector art, and photography.

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