Armida Yee-Muñoz
Block by block, Armida Yee-Muñoz has formed a foundation at Georgia State she’ll build her career on. As she approaches graduation in the spring, she’ll leverage Georgia State’s resources, her internships and her volunteer and classroom experiences to launch her career as a storyteller.
Interview by Zohra Basmadjian
Tell me about yourself and why you chose Georgia State.
I’m a senior and Honors College student majoring in English with a certification in editing and publishing. I am set to graduate in May 2026.
I wanted to attend a school that wasn’t enclosed. I didn’t want to be confined to a private college campus, so when I got accepted into GSU, I was thrilled that I’d go to a city school. I get to be around so many people and get to learn not just in the classroom, but outside of it.
Why did you choose to major in English?
I believe in the power of storytelling. I like the idea that it can be used not just in literature, but in things like connecting with other people, advocacy and changing something. It’s given me a way to study communication beyond reading books and writing essays. I can apply all of my writing skills to my teaching and research.
Can you tell me about your teaching position through the Georgia After School Program (GASP)?
I’m a teacher through an after-school program at Simpson Elementary School. I lead enrichment curriculum alongside other teachers. We do activities in all subjects. I cover the English-language arts curriculum and enhance the skills students are already learning in their classes.
How has Georgia State prepared you for your endeavors?
Many of the internships I’ve had were because of GSU. I obtained an internship last summer at Workday through Handshake. But also, specifically, because of the Honors College.
How do you balance work, school and internships?
I like grounding myself in all my roles. I don’t see my jobs and everything that I do as separate. It all feels like one big job — whether that’s learning or teaching in the classroom or being in an office setting. I practice time management by mapping out priorities, not just each week, but each month. I like to set long-term goals and plan out my semester.
Are you involved with any clubs or organizations?
I’m co-president of Honors Service Initiative (HIS), which is a volunteer community organization. My friend and I founded it the second semester of our first year. We saw there weren’t many accessible volunteer opportunities for students on campus who didn’t have transportation. The idea came about because we were living on campus and wanted to volunteer, but a lot of service organizations had their events off campus. We wanted volunteer opportunities that everyone can access.
I’m also a student assistant for the Honors College, and I write articles for the News Hub.
What impact have your roles had on you?
They’ve shown me how important communication, patience and empathy are when guiding others, regardless of age. I’ve realized every job I’ve had has taught me something valuable. As a student writer for the Honors College, I learned how to highlight community through engagement and storytelling. At Workday, I gained insight into collaboration and professionalism in a Fortune 500 environment. Each role — teaching, writing, editing — has shaped me in different ways, and I approach every job as an opportunity to learn and grow.
What have been some of your biggest accomplishments?
Interning at Workday made me realize that I have the capabilities and skills to work in an organization and company at that level. The skills I’ve gained from every job I’ve had over the past three years culminated in that internship.
Another one is that I’ve been on the President’s List every semester while working various jobs.
All my accomplishments have been because of my mom and my dad, who have instilled in me the importance of education and pursuing goals.
What’s one of your biggest goals?
I’d love to be a communications liaison. I want to work for a company or a business that values communication and storytelling, and I would love to be the mediator between their mission, goals and work.
But my ultimate goal is to be a New York Times best-selling author one day. I hope to retire and write novels for a living.
Who encourages you to do your best?
The support of my family and my friends has been the backbone of my professional career. My family, friends and community have helped me become who I truly am. None of it could have been possible without them.
