Introducing Cal Poly Taga
2025–2026
Sophia Koruga
President
Sophia Koruga is a fourth-year Graphic Communication major concentrating in User Experience/User Interface (UX/UI) with minors in Media Arts, Society & Technology for Sound Design and Ethnic Studies. Originally from Seattle, WA, she is passionate about crafting thoughtful, human-centered designs that allow creativity, technology, and inclusivity to intersect. As President of Cal Poly’s TAGA chapter, Sophia oversees every stage of journal production, from ideation to publication, while fostering collaboration and creativity within her team. She is proud of the ingenuity and dedication that shaped this year’s journal and values the opportunity to work and grow alongside such a talented group of designers.
Joanna Parks
Vice President
Joanna Parks is a fourth-year Graphic Communication student concentrating in Graphic Communication Management. Originally from Menlo Park, CA, she enjoys spending time outdoors, doing ceramics, and connecting with friends and family. As Chapter Vice President, Joanna manages the club’s budgeting, oversees general meetings, and assists the President with coordinating journal production and executive board tasks. She loves watching her team’s creativity come to life and feels grateful to be part of such a fun and collaborative process.
Ashlee Kiner is a fourth-year Graphic Communication major concentrating in Design Reproduction Technology and minoring in Packaging. She is from Gilroy, CA and fills her free time trying new foods, spending time with friends and family, or relaxing at the beach. As Design Coordinator, Ashlee oversees and executes the overall design of the journal, curating the specific look and feel as it relates to our theme. She collaborates closely with the team to create a cohesive visual identity for this journal and assists in ensuring consistency across social media and web platforms.
Design Coordinator
Ashlee Kiner
Isabelle Chan
Communications Coordinator
Isabelle Chan is a fourth-year Graphic Communication major concentrating in User Experience/User Interface (UX/UI). She was born in London, England, and moved to Pleasanton, CA, in the 3rd-grade. She finds joy in experiencing global cultures through culinary experiences and travel. As the marketing and communications coordinator, she manages the social media, content strategy, and outreach. She showcases student projects, journal progress, and team culture to engage both current members and new audiences.
Ethan Sautto
Web Coordinator
Ethan Sautto is a fourth-year Graphic Communication major concentrating in User Experience/User Interface. Originally from Ojai, CA, he is a car enthusiast and enjoys learning about how others express themselves through their personal vehicles. As Cal Poly TAGA’s Web Coordinator, Ethan plans, designs, and builds a website that represents this year’s theme. He is thankful to have the opportunity to work with such an incredibly talented team and won’t forget this worthwhile experience.
Lin Liu
Multi-Media/AR Coordinator
Lin Liu is a second-year Graphic Communication student at Cal Poly, specializing in UX/UI design. Having immigrated from Guangzhou, China to San Francisco at the age of five, Lin developed a deep sensitivity to others’ emotions through her quiet observation of people and environments. Her early passion for drawing manhua characters evolved into an appreciation for visual storytelling and design. Discovering UX/UI allowed her to merge empathy and creativity into a meaningful career path. At Cal Poly, Lin has been actively involved in organizations such as iter8’s Fall Bootcamp, Mat Pica Pi, and TAGA. Through her work with TAGA, she hopes to expand her design perspective, gain new skills, and contribute to the success of this year’s journal.
Emily Dehne is a third-year Graphic Communication Major concentrating in Graphics for Packaging with a minor in Photography and Video. She is from Menlo Park, CA and loves to spend her time with her friends and family, baking bread, dancing, and playing guitar. As production coordinator, Emily will lead the production process while also creating the outer packaging for the journal. She is very excited to see the outcome of this year’s journal and has had a lot of fun working with such a great team!
Emily Dehne
Production Coordinator
Dr. Rachel Ruoxi Ma
Chapter Advisor
Dr. Rachel Rouxi Ma is an Associate Professor in the Department of Graphic Communication at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. She earned her Ph.D. in Paper and Printing Science from Western Michigan University. Her research focuses on ink and substrate interactions, biodegradable packaging materials, and printed electronics applications for smart packaging. Besides serving as the faculty advisor for the TAGA Cal Poly Chapter, Dr. Ma teaches courses including Materials for Graphic Communication Applications, Offset and Digital Printing Methods, Data Visualization, and Senior Project. In her free time, she enjoys walking on the beach with her dog, Merley, and volunteering in her faith community through Cru and Agape Church.
General members
TAGA would not be the same without our general members! This group assisted the executive board with the design and production of this year’s journal. Their work is featured throughout these pages in each article’s cover page. We cannot thank them enough for their support and collaboration on this project!
Pictured, from left to right: Cleas James, Faith Park, Tiffany Rivera, Hayes Lao
Not pictured: Quinlyn Abel, Jessica Davis, Frank Cooke, Skyler Wubben, Jennifer Le, Sara Borkovich