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Johanna Middleton

Graduate Assistant

Graduate Assistant

 Pronouns: she/her/hers

  • Where do you call home? 
    • I live in Edgewater and love it, but I’m from Los Angeles, CA!
  • What do you do at Northwestern? 
    • GA for Social Justice Education
    • 2nd Year Phd Student in Performance Studies 
  • What are you passionate about? 
    • I love creating and engaging in spaces for community storytelling.
    • I love facilitating learning environments that value embodiment and play.
    • I am passionate about creating and engaging in just-us spaces for Black femmes to just be! 
  • What are some moments/accomplishments/projects you have been proud of? 
    • I am proud of co-creating a limited series storytelling podcast called Gray Area Stories about the healing journeys of survivors of sexual violence.
  • Where can you be found around campus? 
    • In the GA office on the bottom floor of Scott Hall next to the accessibility ramp entrance!
  • What do you like to do in your spare time? 
    • I love doing yoga and going for long walks along the lake with my little Chihuahua terrier mix, Cocotte. 
    • I love bar trivia, board games, and really any kind of party game - I’m always down to play a game!
    • I love exploring Chicago’s arts scene!