Emily Taylor is a graduating senior majoring in Graphic Communications at Clemson University. She has been a member of TAGA for three years, serving as Production Lead for the 2024 chapter and President for the 2025 chapter. Through these roles, Emily has developed strong experience in print production, bookbinding, project management, and leadership while overseeing the technical journal. She is also a member of Gamma Epsilon Tau and a teaching assistant in the Graphic Communications department, guiding students in through the Adobe Suite. Her professional interests include customization and decoration through sublimation and direct to garment printing. Recently she explored into the full print process and wide-format printing through her internship with Red Falcon Ink in Fall of 2025. She enjoys producing thoughtful, high-quality print work that brings creative ideas to life through strong production practices.

Ella King is a Graphic Communications student at Clemson University with a strong interest in both the technical and creative sides of print and packaging. Originally from Moncks Corner, South Carolina, she is especially drawn to production-focused processes such as screen printing, flexography, packaging development, and preparing files for print. This year marks her first semester involved with Clemson’s TAGA student chapter, where she is eager to learn more about print optimization, quality control, and industry standards. Outside of the classroom, Ella is involved in extracurricular design work through campus organizations and sorority leadership, frequently applying her design and production skills to real-world projects. She enjoys exploring how thoughtful design decisions translate into high-quality printed outcomes and looks forward to continuing to grow within the graphic communications field.

Gabriella Randazzo is a sophomore majoring in graphic communications at Clemson University from Rhinebeck, New York. Gabriella is a proud member of Gamma Phi Beta and Gamma Epsilon Tau, and is also serving as a contributing graphics and layout editor for Clemson’s The Pendulum. This is her first year working with TAGA and she is eager to do so, hoping to contribute as much as she can. Gabriella thrives in group environment excelling with time management, communication, and compromise. She looks forward to the exciting journey ahead.

Haley Tyler is a Junior Graphic Communications student from Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. This is her first year doing TAGA but she is very excited to learn more about the processes of creating a journal and growing in her teamwork skills. In her extracurricular activities, she is a part of a Campus Ministry called Campus Outreach and is the team captain for social media. She has also interned for a small business, Michael’s Barkery, working on their brand marketing and materials design.

Alec Rapier is a Senior from Sumter, SC and is currently in his first year of TAGA. Within Graphic Communications, his favorite process is screen printing, where Alec enjoys the hands-on nature and creative control it allows. Outside of the classroom, he works as a graphic design intern for the Women’s Basketball program and also takes on freelance design projects in the sports industry. Alec is especially interested in combining design, athletics, and branding, and enjoys gaining real world experience that strengthens both his technical skills and creative thinking.

Dylan Smith is a Graphic Communications student at Clemson University from Anderson, South Carolina. This is his first semester participating in TAGA, where he is eager to expand his knowledge of print and design. Dylan enjoys hands-on processes such as screen printing and flexography, where he experiments with color, tints, and alignment to achieve strong results. Outside of TAGA, he serves as a Teaching Assistant and explores his interest in emerging technologies like 3D printing. Dylan looks forward to contributing to the TAGA journal and further developing his skills through collaboration and innovation.

Hayden Dennis is a sophomore Graphic Communications major with a minor in Brand Communications. She is from Georgetown, South Carolina and is a full-time student at Clemson University where she is a member of ClemsonFCA. This is her first time being a part of Clemson TAGA and works with her fellow teammates to build the website for TAGA. Her favorite part of TAGA is being able to work with other people in her major to create something new and hopes that it will help her gain new experience. Some of her favorite processes to do are logo design, screen printing, and everything with vinyl applications. She is very excited to be in Clemson TAGA and to work alongside all of her teammates.

Ava Goff, is a sophomore Graphic Communications major at Clemson University in her first semester as a member of TAGA. Ava hopes to gain valuable skills in publication design, print production, and time management through this experience. Ava has many extracurricular involvements on campus, including serving as Graphics and Layout Editor for the Pendulum, Clemson’s International Affairs Magazine, and working as Creative Media Assistant for Call My Name, an undergraduate historical research initiative. She aspires to contribute to the field of graphic arts across campus. This past summer, Ava had the opportunity to work as a Public Relations and Communications Intern at a brand agency in London, England, reaffirming her passion for design and visual communication, now eager to contribute her time and skills to TAGA.

Savannah Smith is currently a sophomore Graphic Communications major with a Fiction Creative Writing minor. She is from Greenwood, South Carolina and has always been a huge tiger fan! Savannah is currently an intern at Clemson University as a graphic designer for the Decipher magazine on campus. Her favorite part about Graphic Communications is the wide range of focuses and skills to be learned. She loves being able to constantly create, whether screen printing, developing and designing a website, or digital design!

Madison Reeves is a junior at Clemson University majoring in Graphic Communications. She is from Columbia, South Carolina. This is Madison's second semester working with TAGA. Last semester, her role in TAGA involved helping with the journal's production, and this year, she is excited to learn about how the journal design comes together. She is a member of Pi Beta Phi, an international women's fraternity member on campus. Madison is also a big fan of motorsports and football, and she plans to pursue a career in graphic design for an NFL team after college.

Simran Gill is a sophomore at Clemson University studying Graphic Communications. This is her first year in TAGA and she is very excited to have the opportunity to work in a team with the goal of fueling innovations in the graphic design and printing industry. Web design, screen printing, and flexography are some of her favorite processes to work with and Simran is ready to bring her experience in these areas to Clemson’s TAGA journal. On campus, she is involved as a DJ at Clemson’s alternative radio station, WSBF, and have been heavily involved with the club since freshman year.

Eian Torres is from Atlanta, Georgia, and he is a Junior graphic communications major at Clemson University. This is his third semester participating in TAGA, and he is extremely excited to work with his peers on all aspects of production and design for TAGA. He is especially happy for the opportunity to work in screen print and production because, over his first couple of years here at Clemson, he has developed a special fondness for screen print. In addition to his enthusiasm for t-shirt production, he is eager to collaborate with the package production team to develop an innovative, sustainable, and effective product.

Erika Hardin is from Charlotte, North Carolina, and is a junior majoring in Graphic Communications at Clemson University. Her main interests are direct-to-garment printing and the creative side of graphic design. She has previously worked with The Tiger for Clemson on social media. With The Tiger, Erika designed various types of social media posts including one that was submitted in the South Carolina Press Association Awards. Erika is excited to be back in TAGA for her second year and looks forward to learning new skills.

Eian Torres is from Atlanta, Georgia, and he is a Junior graphic communications major at Clemson University. This is his third semester participating in TAGA, and he is extremely excited to work with his peers on all aspects of production and design for TAGA. He is especially happy for the opportunity to work in screen print/production because, over his first couple of years here at Clemson, he has developed a special fondness for screen print. In addition to his enthusiasm for t-shirt production, he is eager to collaborate with the package production team to develop an innovative, sustainable, and effective product.

Sofia Pereda is a Graphic Communications major at Clemson University, and an active member of the Clemson Fashion Club and Clemson Photography Club. She grew up in France in a small town called Clermont- Ferrand and from a young age Sofia always had an appreciation for fashion and the various ways to express yourself, as well as street photography that she picked up from her dad who loves photography. Moreover, Sofia used to be a TA for screen printing and flexography for a full year, making her favorite process in Graphic Communications screen printing. She finds a lot of joy in wearing what she creates as well as the process of making the screens.

Bella Polizzi of Dewey Beach, Delaware is a junior in Clemson’s graphic communications program. She is also pursuing a double minor in brand communications and business administration. Bella is a part-time UPIC graphic design intern at Clemson Campus Recreation where she is working to promote the healthy lifestyle that the campus gyms cultivate. She is also the secretary for Gamma Epsilon Tau, an active member of creative inquiry Wide Format & Display, and the Director of Ritual for Sigma Kappa. This past summer, she thrived as a print production and marketing intern at Print Coast2Coast. In her free time, Bella enjoys hiking, traveling to new places, trying new foods, attending Clemson sporting events, and cheering on the Philadelphia Phillies. Post-grad, Bella hopes to pursue a career in advertising at the Walt Disney Company.

Emily Taylor is a graduating senior majoring in Graphic Communications at Clemson University. She has been a member of TAGA for three years, serving as Production Lead for the 2024 chapter and President for the 2025 chapter. Through these roles, Emily has developed strong experience in print production, bookbinding, project management, and leadership while overseeing the technical journal. She is also a member of Gamma Epsilon Tau and a teaching assistant in the Graphic Communications department, guiding students in through the Adobe Suite. Her professional interests include customization and decoration through sublimation and direct to garment printing. Recently she explored into the full print process and wide-format printing through her internship with Red Falcon Ink in Fall of 2025. She enjoys producing thoughtful, high-quality print work that brings creative ideas to life through strong production practices.

Cassidy Waites is a senior Graphic Communications major from Newberry, South Carolina. Cassidy is a full-time student at Clemson University, where she is a dedicated member of multiple campus organizations. She has a strong passion for graphic design, with particular interests in branding, publication design, and marketing. This is her third year as a member of Clemson TAGA, and she has served as the Vice President during her time in the chapter. Being involved in TAGA has given Cassidy the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in publication design, management, and print production. She has been able to attend the yearly TAGA Conference twice, where she had the chance to network and learn from professionals in the industry and graphic students from across the country. Cassidy takes great pride in being able to collaborate alongside her fellow classmates and utilize her skillset in design and print to contribute to the production process. She is grateful to be a part of such a hardworking, supportive team and for the opportunity to represent her university and department through TAGA.

Emily Allen is a senior from Newberry, South Carolina, majoring in Graphic Communications at Clemson University. This is her second year as a member of TAGA. After presenting at the TAGA conference last year, she is excited to apply what she learned and continue growing within her major.

Amelia Scherer is from San Diego, California, and is a senior Graphic Communications major at Clemson University. She is a varsity student-athlete and captain of the Clemson Women’s Rowing team. This is Amelia’s second year representing Clemson at TAGA, and she is excited to build on her experience from last year. Outside of class and athletics, Amelia works with Clemson Football’s Creative Media team, where she designs graphics and takes photos. Balancing athletics, academics, and work has taught her discipline, collaboration, and adaptability, all qualities she looks forward to bringing to TAGA again this year.

Maxon Morse is from Indian land, South Carolina. It’s his first time being a part of the TAGA team, but he is very excited to work with everyone! Maxon’s favorite printing process is inkjet digital, due the amount of possibilities and innovation with the technology. He is currently also a part of the phoenix challenge here at Clemson and is doing research on color accuracy in relation to foil. In Maxon’s free time he enjoys playing video games, guitar, reading, and art.