{"id":751,"date":"2025-08-05T13:38:15","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T17:38:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/tedxtempleuniversity\/?page_id=751"},"modified":"2025-08-05T15:02:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T19:02:39","slug":"dakota","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/tedxtempleuniversity\/dakota\/","title":{"rendered":"Dakota Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Dakota Nguyen<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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TEMPLE UNIVERSITY FOX SCHOOL OF BUSINESS<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Sophomore \u2013 Media Studies & Production<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Dakota Nguyen is the visual storyteller behind TEDxTempleUniversity 2025. As a sophomore majoring in Media Studies & Production at Temple University, Dakota brings fresh perspective, sharp instincts, and bold creativity to her role as Director of Filming.<\/p>

In this position, she leads the entire video production process \u2014 from directing speaker recordings to overseeing post-production and crafting the visual identity of TEDxTemple. Her mission: to ensure every talk isn\u2019t just watched, but deeply felt.<\/p>

With a passion for documentary-style storytelling and an eye for cinematic detail, Dakota captures more than just content \u2014 she preserves moments of impact. Her work helps transform ideas on stage into compelling visual narratives that resonate far beyond the event.<\/p>

Outside of TEDx, Dakota continues to explore the power of media in shaping culture, community, and conversation. Whether behind the camera or in the editing suite, she is driven by a belief that the right frame can change how we see the world \u2014 and each other.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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  • Adobe Premiere Pro Essential Training \u2013 LinkedIn Learning (Issued: Jan 2024)<\/em><\/p><\/li>

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    TEDxTempleUniversity 2025 \u2013 Director of Filming<\/strong> (May 2024 \u2013 Present<\/em>)
    Directed and produced TEDx talk recordings, designed shot compositions, led post-production workflows, and helped shape the visual tone of the event.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Videographer \u2013 Temple Talk (TUTV)<\/strong> (Sep 2023 \u2013 Present<\/em>)
    Shot and edited weekly campus media segments highlighting student voices and campus life.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    • Top 3 \u2013 Temple Student Film Showcase<\/em><\/strong> (Apr 2025)<\/em><\/p><\/li>

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