Meet The Team

Amber Gourley President

Amber Gourley is a fourth-year transfer student studying Graphic Communication with a concentration in Management. She is from Laguna Beach, CA, and received her associate’s degree in Communication Studies from Saddleback College before transferring to Cal Poly. In her free time, Amber enjoys thrifting, attending live music events, and playing video games. She applied for TAGA because she loves Cal Poly’s “Learn by Doing” philosophy and wanted to be involved in a project that is an integral part of the department’s community. She admires how the Graphic Communication department demonstrates the intersection between creative and technical disciplines. She loves the bond that the executive board has developed together and is so proud of the hard work put into the journal.

Mary Wood Vice President

Mary Wood is a third-year student studying Graphic Communication with a concentration in Management and a minor in Media Arts, Society, and Technology. She is from Los Angeles, CA and enjoys spending time with her family and friends. As Vice President, Mary leads general member meetings, controls the budget and funding, sets and keeps track of deadlines, and assists the President in executive tasks. She was drawn to TAGA because of the opportunity for creative growth within a small female-led group. Through TAGA, she has learned how to apply classroom leadership and management skills into the Graphic Communication field and looks forward to pursuing something similar after college. Mary is grateful to be a part of such a supportive and driven team.

Kailey Latin Communication Coordinator

Kailey Latin is a fourth-year transfer and Graphic Communication student with an Associate’s Degree in Communications from the College of San Mateo. Outside of academics, extracurriculars, and work life, Kailey loves to exercise, go to the beach, and go out for ice cream. As Communication Coordinator, she is honored to have sourced the articles that molded a journal about accessibility and intelligent design. Kailey is so grateful for all she’s learned about managing social media, compiling and editing high level academic writing, and collaborating with a small group to produce a competitive printed product. She is proud to have worked with people who are so dedicated and intelligent, and wishes the best for those graduating.

Hailey Honegger Design Coordinator

Hailey Honegger is a fifth-year Graphic Communication student from San Diego, CA. As Design Coordinator for TAGA, Hailey was determined to create a visual brand for TAGA that is both accessible and fun, and the result is a journal that embodies “form follows function.” Inspired by Swiss graphic design principles, Hailey used a grid structure and a bold, primary color palette to create the visual feel of this year’s journal. Hailey has a background in fine art as well as graphic design, and it has been amazing to see her visions come to life as Design Coordinator. As of March 2023, Hailey will have graduated from Cal Poly with a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communication and a concentration in Design Reproduction Technology. She is beyond grateful to have worked with such a dedicated team in the final stretch of her time at Cal Poly.

Kendra Roberson Augmented Reality Coordinator

Kendra Roberson is a second-year Graphic Communication student from Rocklin, CA who enjoys spending time outdoors, thrifting, playing the guitar, cooking, and drawing. As a general member of TAGA 2022, she was introduced to augmented reality and learned how to animate Adobe Illustrator files. She applied to be a part of TAGA for the 20222023 school year because she enjoys the experience of creating a product from start to finish. She has learned to use AfterEffects and Illustrator to intertwine digital experiences and physical products. As the youngest board member of TAGA, she is thankful to work with a group of dedicated and talented role-models whom she looks up to.

Annali Jacobs Web Coordinator

Annali Jacobs is a fourth-year student studying Graphic Communication with a concentration in User Experience/User Interface. She is from San Rafael, CA. Annali is an avid traveler, a dancer and music lover. As Web Coordinator, Annali designs and publishes the TAGA website using SquareSpace and manages the chapter’s ISSUU journal archive. Her involvement with TAGA allows her the opportunity to collaborate with creative individuals and gain print production exposure outside of the classroom. As a digital media enthusiast, Annali’s role as Web Coordinator is a perfect fit, as it provides journal design insight throughout the production process. Being a member of the executive board has been a great honor for Annali as it has provided her the opportunity to work with a team of dedicated, hard-working individuals.

Emily Kovarik Production Coordinator

Emily Kovarik is a fourth-year student studying Industrial Technology and Packaging with a concentration in Packaging and a minor in Graphic Communication. She is from Mercer Island, WA and enjoys hiking, spending time outdoors, and traveling. In her role as Production Coordinator, she is responsible for designing and prototyping the journal and its packaging system to complement the selected design style. She also manages production and project deadlines, works closely with material suppliers, and schedules outsourcing as needed. She was encouraged to join TAGA after working on a similar project during her study abroad experience in Germany. She enjoyed the process of working with designers and artists to select material and production processes that support the journal’s design style and print volume, and found that she was able to utilize a niche combination of her packaging and graphic communication knowledge.