Hello!

My name is Julia Ho, and I am a junior at the University of Southern California pursuing a B.A. in Public Relations and Advertising at USC Annenberg’s School of Communication and Journalism, as well as a minor in Fashion through the Roski School of Art and Design.

Outside my coursework, I enjoy reading (cliched, but I love any sort of generational-saga-familial-legacy type novel, shoutout Pachinko by Min Jin Lee) and journaling. I’m always looking for new side quests, and have been super invested in playing the harmonica (this was slightly inspired by Bob Dylan’s ability to play the harmonica and piano simultaneously, as I am also a classically trained pianist).

That same inquisitiveness shapes my professional outlook: Academically, I’ve been exploring the intersections of media, design and culture through an interdisciplinary course load that spans studio art, marketing and advertising fundamentals, critical art theory, copywriting and journalism.

At USC, I am currently an Opinion Editor at the Daily Trojan (formerly Chief Copy Editor), and lead communications strategy as Head of Communications at the Fashion Industry Association — two roles that have sharpened both my editorial eye and my ability to build communities around culture and style.

In the future, I hope to channel this mix of creativity and strategy into a career in intellectual property law, particularly within entertainment and media. I hope to observe how legal frameworks will evolve to protect artists and creators in an age that is increasingly shaped by new technologies like AI. Whether it’s music, fashion or film, the common thread is clear: ensuring that all creative work is both celebrated and protected.