Celina Sevilla Johnson earned a bachelor's degree in English with an emphasis in technical writing & communication from Utah State University in 2021. This was in addition to a minor in human development and family studies. Celina lives in Logan, Utah, and works remotely as an editorial specialist for American Specialty Health — her dream role. A former technical writer for Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL), Celina started working for SDL when she was still a student. She also served as a librarian for the North Logan City Library, still one of her favorite places. Together with her husband, Celina recently created paradisepackages.com, a site that pairs the best cruise and flight prices. In her spare time, Celina enjoys reading, writing poetry, doing yoga, and traveling with her family. Oh, and Aggie Bull Tracks is her favorite!
I am a big fan of all my team members. I've learned that the people you work with can make or break your attitude towards work each day. Working from home is also a valuable benefit of my job, and I'm grateful for the work-life balance I've found. Plus, my editorial projects combine some of my favorite activities: writing, designing, and researching topics on human health to serve many communities. These are some of the reasons I love my current job.
In January 2020, I left for Costa Rica to spend two months caring for less fortunate children at a daycare and teaching English to underprivileged children and adults. This trip was well out of my comfort zone, but now I would do it again and again. Traveling abroad gave me a whole new perspective and encouraged (and forced) me to make positive changes in myself. I also returned home knowing that I have the opportunity to make life better for those in need however I can. Seeing the sights of Costa Rica and expanding my worldview sparked my passion for travel and gave me a sense of fulfillment. It was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
I wish I would have been able to participate in classes and activities in person during my last year at USU. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic was definitely an obstacle when it came to making friends and having a true college experience. If I could go back to a pandemic-free world, or even my first few semesters, I would make the most of having the freedom to make memories and connections.
If I had one piece of advice for my younger self, it would be to let yourself be optimistic! Ask yourself, "What's the best that could happen?" There's a difference between being realistic and pessimistic, so don't waste time envisioning the worst when the best is just as likely to happen. You are more capable than you think — and this goes for everyone! If you did your best, there's no need to doubt yourself.
It's quite challenging to narrow the most useful thing I learned in college down to one. Overall, the most valuable thing I learned is to be considerate of people and the planet. I took courses about climate change and social injustice that shaped my views and actions for the better. My studies taught me to be a reliable teammate, communicator, and overall human being. Thanks to USU, I cultivated a love for learning and became more confident in fostering new skills.
To help elevate the faculty who have authored books, Julia M. Gossard, associate dean of research in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHaSS), created CHaSS Book Talks. This series invites faculty with recent publications to share their resea...
A new series was recently introduced to promote the creative work and research conducted in the college. The CHaSS Book Talk series was designed to help facilitate a more robust intellectual community among faculty, staff, and graduate students, centering...
