ISABELLA KING
Hi, I’m Isabella King, but everyone calls me Issy.
I’m a recent graduate of the American University of Paris, where I earned my degree in Global Communications. After spending three transformative years living and studying in Paris, I’ve returned home to California and am now based in Los Angeles, where I’m beginning my career in public relations, communications, and brand strategy.
Originally from Laguna Beach, California, I grew up surrounded by a vibrant mix of cultures, strong women, and a deep connection to community. As a second-generation Fijian-Chinese American and the youngest of four sisters, my upbringing has shaped the way I communicate, connect with others, and approach storytelling, with curiosity, empathy, and an appreciation for different perspectives.
My professional and academic experiences have allowed me to explore communications across industries and cultures, with experience spanning public relations, brand representation, social media, interviewing, event coordination, research, and content creation. Studying and working in both the U.S. and Europe strengthened my ability to adapt quickly, build meaningful relationships, and understand how brands and ideas connect with different audiences.
I’m particularly drawn to work that combines strategic communication with thoughtful storytelling. My interests range from lifestyle, fashion, beauty, hospitality, and culture to advocacy and women’s issues, and I’m excited by opportunities that allow me to help brands and organizations communicate with purpose and personality.
On this site, you’ll find a collection of my published articles, academic projects, interviews, podcasts, creative work, and communications experience. From writing about women’s rights and mental health to exploring culture, lifestyle, and life abroad, each project reflects a different part of how I think, communicate, and tell stories.
Now based in Los Angeles, I’m excited to bring my international perspective, creativity, and communications background into the next chapter of my career.
It all started from an Interview
I'm extremely passionate about women's mental health and providing resources for women to receive the help they need. To gain a better understanding of the impact of abortion on mental health, I interviewed Dr. Candace Burnham, a clinical psychologist who works with adults and couples and has a specialization in a variety of mental health areas, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, and more.
Listen up.
I created a podcast that includes highlights from this interview with Psychologist, Candace Burnham, and extra research. I was able to turn it into something more creative and informative for listeners.
This reported investigation examines why American students in Paris struggle to access ADHD medication while navigating a complex and often skeptical French mental-health system. Informed by my interviews with French psychiatrist Dr. Dominique Padoux and a California-based psychologist, the piece contrasts U.S. and French approaches to diagnosis and treatment. Through personal testimonies and expert insight, it highlights how cultural attitudes, medical regulations, and systemic barriers create a bureaucratic maze for those seeking care. The article sheds light on what it means to be “unmedicated in Paris,” advocating for greater awareness, empathy, and reform.
Work From Abroad
Relevant Coursework
Relevant Coursework
At the American University of Paris I studied a variety of courses that helped understand and learn what I am passionate about. In these classes I conducted a wide variety of papers that I am proud to show.
Published.
A few of my work has been published on PeacockPlum.fr and in the Peacock Magazine
I conducted interviews, provided my insight and even covered heading news in both Europe and the US.
