TAGA TEAM 2023-2024
Emily Vitanatchi
President
Emily Vitanatchi is a fourth-year student studying Graphic Communication concentrating in User Experience/User Interface with a minor in Sociology. She is from Los Angeles, CA and enjoys pottery, photography, and spending time outdoors. As a general member of TAGA 2023, she was inspired to join the executive board after seeing the process that went into creating the journal from start to finish. As President, Emily oversees the entire production process and feels so lucky to be able to work creatively with her fellow board members and bring ideas to fruition as a team.
Jessica yu
Vice President
Jessica Yu is a second-year student studying Graphic Communication with a concentration in User Experience/User Interface and minors in Computer Science and Media Arts, Society, and Technology. Serving as the Vice President, Jessica is responsible for leading the general member meetings, overseeing the budget and funding, keeping the team on track with deadlines, and assisting the President in executive tasks. As the youngest board member of TAGA, she is honored and thankful for the opportunity to work alongside a team of talented and driven females whom she looks up to as role models.
Allison Maranta
Design Coordinator
Allison Maranta is a fourth-year student studying Graphic Communication with a concentration in Design Reproduction Technology. As the Design Coordinator, Allison had the pleasure to oversee the design of the 2024 journal. In her role, she established a cohesive visual identity of the journal and design system. She worked closely with both the production and web coordinator to ensure the smooth integration of design elements into the package of the journal and website. Allison is grateful to be apart of such a hardworking and creative team.
Lydia Tomayko
Communications Coordinator
Lydia Tomayko is a third-year Graphic Communication student with a concentration in User Experience/User Interface design. She is from Durango, CO and loves to play guitar, surf, and read. As Communication Coordinator, Lydia selected the articles for this year’s journal by sifting through the high-level academic writing of Cal Poly’s undergraduate and graduate students. She loved playing a role in curating the theme, which centers unity and sustainability, and learned so much about editing technical writing.
Camilla ferry
Production Coordinator
Camilla Ferry is a fourth-year student from Eugene, Oregon studying Graphic Communication with a concentration in Design Reproduction Technology. In her role as a production coordinator, Camilla plans and leads the physical production of the 2024 TAGA technical journal and packaging. She collaborates closely with the design coordinator to select substrates and production processes that exhibit the most innovative printing, finishing, and binding technologies. She is grateful to have had the opportunity to make a journal with her hard working team that they can be proud of.
Keilana Calder
AR Coordinator
Keilana Calder is a third-year student studying Graphic Communication with a concentration in an individualized course of study that focuses on intertwining human-computer interaction, UX/ UI, and a minor in biotechology. In her role as AR coordinator for the 2024 journal, Keilana is mastering the art of blending digital experiences with physical products to bring the illustrations in the journal to life. Through self-teaching Adobe Aero, she successfully incorporates augmented reality experiences throughout the journal.
Callie Russo
Web Coordinator
Callie Russo is a third-year Graphic Communication student with a concentration in Design Reproduction Technology. As Web Coordinator for TAGA, Callie was determined to create a website that embodies human-centered design while reflecting the unique elements of the 2024 journal. She also applies TAGA branding elements and smart animations on each page to promote memorable engagement. She is incredibly grateful to be working with such a talented, supportive team.
Mary Wood
Peer Advisor
Mary Wood is a fourth-year student studying Graphic Communication with a concentration in Management. She is from Los Angeles, CA and enjoys spending time with her family and friends. With her experience as the Vice President of the journal last year, Mary feels privileged to resume her involvement as the Peer Advisor this year. In this capacity, she shares her insights and oversees the production process, bringing a technical perspective. She’s drawn to this role because of the unique opportunity it provides to creatively inspire and encourage the team.
Rachel ma
Advisor
Rachel Ma joined Cal Poly in 2018 and has been teaching classes with a focus on paper and printing science ever since. She enjoys the technology side of GrC, and loves working on printing presses to produce tangible products that offer lasting impressions. Her responsibility is to listen to the team members, facilitate open communications with other departments in GrC, provide resources and support to the areas of need, and cheer for her team. It’s been a gratifying experience for her to help her team grow, and she can’t wait to showcase their journal project with students, faculty, and professionals from the industry.
General members
Meet the 2023–2024 general members of the Cal Poly TAGA chapter! This group consists of both underclassmen and upperclassmen who assist the executive board with design and production of the journal. Many of these involved members will go on to become part of the chapter’s executive board in coming years. Their contributions are a vital part of journal production.
Pictured, from left to right: Bhavi Dhillon, Kaia Salverda, Kathryn Grossenbacher, Annie Bosche, Caitlyn Chailitilerd, Alexandra Castro, Fionn Kha