“Nowak” (Polish, so that w sounds like a v) translates to newcomer. I guess it fits.

(And plz do not pronounce it No-Wack)

Currently a junior strategist, but every now and then I get a chance to write.

Studied journalism at Oregon, where I ran track and cross country—and got to call myself an NCAA champion thanks to my much faster teammates. GO DUCKS!

Before that, I moved to Kenya and chased Olympic-level marathoners up dirt roads just to get Oregon’s coach to read my emails.

I like really smart advertising. And I like really dumb advertising. (Not listed respectively)

Oh, and I have a famous poodle who walks everywhere on two legs. She’s the real star.