meet the staff
Kayla Friedman: Kayla is A Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief. She is a senior Fashion Merchandising major with minors in Fashion Media and Design. Kayla joined A Magazine during her freshman year to share her voice and blend her passions for writing and fashion. She describes A Magazine as the highlight of her college experience and credits it for helping her land an internship at Dotdash Meredith as a Commerce Intern for Byrdie (check out her bylines here). Her style icon is Rachel Green from “Friends,” and she loves ‘90s fashion.
Samantha De Lima: Samantha is A Magazine’s Managing Editor. She is a senior majoring in Fashion Merchandising and Fashion Media. Samantha joined A Magazine in her sophomore year to express her passion for writing through the lens of fashion and culture. Her style icons are local NYC creatives featured on pages like ‘Watching New York’ and ‘The People Gallery,’ who inspire her with their ability to both accept and reject trends simultaneously.
Mikaela Gomez: Mikaela is A Magazine’s Art Director. She is a senior majoring in Visual Communication Design with a minor in User Experience Design. Mikaela joined A Magazine as an illustrator in her sophomore year because she wanted to create art and was captivated by the magazine’s creativity and visual appeal. As a senior, she rejoined the team as Art Director to bring her unique perspective and create something amazing. Her favorite designer is Yihan Lin, who designs for the clothing company Tnewties.
Hannah Planey: Hannah is one of A Magazine’s Assistant Editors. She is a junior Journalism major with a minor in Creative Writing. Hannah joined A Magazine because she loves writing editorials and long-form articles and knew she wanted to be part of A as soon as she heard about it. She loves what A stands for and the chance to share her work on such a welcoming platform. Her style icons are Rachel Sennott and Aria Montgomery from Pretty Little Liars.
Isabelle McBride: Isabelle is one of A Magazine’s Assistant Editors. She is a senior Fashion Merchandising major with a minor in Digital Media Production. Isabelle joined A Magazine in her freshman year to challenge herself creatively and found it to be an incredible environment filled with talented people who come together to create something new and exciting. She sees A Magazine as more than just a publication; it is a community. Her style icon is Jane Birkin, known for her timeless and effortlessly stylish look.
Luiz Dal’Berto: Luiz is this year’s Web Editor. He is a senior Emerging Media and Technology major. Luiz joined A Magazine because he has always loved fashion magazines and fell in love with A’s editorial photography and the diverse themes it explores. He knew he had to be a part of it. His favorite designer is Vivienne Westwood.
Nica-Emmanuel Delgado: Nica-Emmanuel is A Magazine’s Diversity Committee Director. They are a senior Anthropology major with a minor in World Literature and Culture. Nica-Emmanuel joined A Magazine as their first step to becoming a professional illustrator. Now, they are excited to direct a committee of wonderful and passionate individuals during a divisive semester. Their style icon is Rory Gilmore.
Kelsey Smith: Kelsey is A Magazine’s Social Media Director. She is a junior Fashion Merchandising major with minors in Business Spanish and Fashion Media. Kelsey joined A Magazine as a freshman to explore the area of social media and digital marketing. She fell in love with A Magazine, which has shown her the power of social media and the detailed art of marketing. Her favorite fashion icon is Wisdom Kaye.
Olivia Moore: Olivia is A Magazine’s Promotions Director. She is a junior majoring in Public Relations. Olivia joined A Magazine to be part of a team where collaboration and creativity are at the forefront. She is passionate about contributing to A Magazine and hopes to reach audiences meaningfully, both on campus and beyond. Her style icon is Margot Robbie, who she admires for her effortlessly elegant and feminine looks.
Megan Porter: Megan is A Magazine’s Photo Editor. She is a senior majoring in Visual Communication Design with a minor in Photography. Megan joined A Magazine to explore the world of fashion and editorial photography and quickly fell in love with the creative environment it provided. She enjoys using photography to tell stories and loves contributing to the beautiful and welcoming space that A Magazine offers to its community. Her style icon is Princess Diana.
Tippy Barnes: Tippy is A Magazine’s Style Director.
