I'm Anisha Chopra, a double major in Psychology and Women and Gender Studies at the University of Michigan. My work has been published in Shei Magazine and POSA, two incredible student publications. 

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Art has been a part of my life from an early age, starting with dance at three and later expanding into theater, painting, drawing, music, textiles, and jewelry-making. Dance and painting, in particular, allowed me to engage in political dialogue and use art as a tool for activism and storytelling to amplify diverse perspectives.

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When I discovered photography during my senior year of high school, I felt an immediate connection to its ability to capture the nuances of the human experience. I began experimenting with self-portraits, using everyday objects to create expressive compositions that reflected my evolving personal style and creative voice.

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In college, my photography flourished through collaborations with Shei and POSA, especially working alongside BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ students. Together, we create narrative-driven concepts that challenge viewers to see the world through different perspectives. My style now embraces a maximalist, eccentric aesthetic inspired by my Indian culture and intersections of identity, culture, and self-expression.

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My passion for storytelling extends beyond photography into graphic design and social media, powerful tools for youth mobilization and advocacy. As a Special Olympics U.S. Youth Ambassador advocating for disability justice, I discovered the impact of strategic communication. This led to my current role as the Media and Marketing Assistant for Student Accessibility and Accommodation Services at UofM. I am also the Communications and Development Intern for the Women’s Congressional Policy Institute where I work to amplify the voices of women and girls while supporting bipartisan women's issues.