Meet the Board F23

Creative Director

ABBY RAPOPORT

Design Editor

MARGARET LAAKSO

Video Editor

CARLY NICHOLS

Finance Coordinators

HARINI SHANKAR

MAKENZIE KULCYZKI

Human Resources Coordinator

SARAH LINDENBACH

Standford Lipsey Student Publications Building

420 Maynard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

BROOKLYN BLEVINS

Editor-in-Chief

APOORVA GAUTAM

Publisher

Marketing Director

NEHA KOTAGIRI

Print Fashion Editors

DANA GRAY

Digital Fashion Editor

JANAE DYAS

Events Coordinator

SENA KADDURAH

Social Media Coordinators

LUIZA SANTOS

AUBREY BORSCHKE

Print Features Editor

Operations Director

AVA BEN-DAVID

Print Photo Editors

CATHERINE AUGUST

Digital Features Editor

JANICE KANG

Managing Photo Editor

EMMA PETERSON

Public Relations Coordinators

ANGELA LI

ALEX LAM

SINYU DENG

Print Beauty Editor

ELISSA LI

Digital Photo Editor

SUREET KAUR SARAU

Digital Content Editor

JESSICA CHO

ESTHER MURRAY

Design Team

Kai Huie, Liza Miller, Terri Kang, Ashley Glabicki, Emily Sun, Katherine Kell, Sebastien Triplett, Tiya Madhavan, Bailey Hwang

Fashion Team

Ben Michalsky, Dhruv Verma, Gigi Kalabat, Janae Dyas, Kelsea Chen, Olivia Mouradain, Peter Marcus, Sandy Chang, Sarah Dettling, Sophia Mckay, Elissa Li, George VanHaaften, Quincy Bowles, Linsey Wozniak, Sian Tian, Skye Thompson, Mia Lolo, Ava Wadle, Quri Kim, Peyton Benjamin, Minh Phan, Dana Gray, Darnell Perkins, Angela Li

Features Team

Ava Shapiro, Hannah Triester, Nadia Judge, Neha Kotagiri, Melissa Dash, Lucy Perrone, Jayde Emery, Tiara Partsch, Meera Kumar, Amina Cattaui, Natasha Martin, Catherine August, Sailor West, Dana Gray, Lynn Dang, Shelby Jenkins

Photography Team

Audrey Eng, Mary Katharine Acho, Patrick Li, Harrison Brown, Emmanuelle Cubba, Anisha Chopra, Anika Minocha, Vivian Leech, Sureet Sarau, Riley Kisser, Oliver Segal, Paulina Rajski, Yueshan, Jiang, Carly Nichols, Tess Crowley, Maggie Kirkman, Taylor Pacis

Videography Team

Coco DelVecchio, Samin Hassan, Eaman Ali, Hannah Hur, Riley Kisser, Sam Rao, Gianna Galette, Olivia Ortiz

Digital Content Team

Benjamin Decker, -Sonali Pai, Jessica Cho, Sarafina Chea, Esther Murray, Sarafina Chea

Finance Team

Elle Donakowski, Suma Moolaveesala, Manvita Battepati, Rendie Zhang, Olivia Jabari

Human Resources Team

Sarah Lindenbach, Lily Watchel, Emma Lewry, Diya Nambiar

Public Relations Team

Harini Shanker, Brandon Cole, Katherine Lambert, Devin Vowels, Ava Ben-David, Ava Ray, Samantha Wright

Events Team

Tara Nayak, Erin Segui, Shruti Patel, Tiara Blonshine, Paris Rodgers, Allie Cain, Lottie Winegarden

Social Media Team

Samedha Gorrai, Olivia Sun, Charlotte Foley, Hannah Ding, Aubrey Borschke, Camila Escobar, Ellie Ngassa, Aarya Padhye, Luiza Santos

Street Style Team

Alexa Rind, Jordyn Hardy, Jenna Frieberg, Xander Bower, Ernest Hawkes, Anika Minocha, Ellie Ngassa, Nina Walker

LETTER FROM THE EDITORS 04

MEET THE BOARD 06

I tend to find that there’s something special about the campus, we return to the same vibrant spaces of Ann for the academic year that lies ahead of us. And on dutifully returned to the Student Publications building, magazine we all love.

As I begin my fourth and final year, as a member of magazine come to an end, but infinitely excited to spend has nestled itself so close to my heart since my days the hard work and dedication put in by our members possible. As the year treks on, there’ll be countless search of the perfect words to articulate a theme, behind-the-scenes events possible, and having the privilege to bear witness

The faces you see in this issue represent individuals across coming together to produce numerous magazines with it our mission not only to engage and connect with our community and the breadth of creatives we’re privileged

While SHEI has only been a part of my journey for the longer than that. This year, SHEI is very lucky to be celebrating tribute to this important milestone with both our membership

So whether Meet The Board is the first SHEI issue you’ve reader, I hope it serves as a starting point for the very beginning for quite some time to come.

the start of a new school year. After months away from Arbor, buzzing with excitement, fear, and anticipation on the frayed edges of August, our Executive Board building, ready to re-immerse ourselves in the work of the

of SHEI, I am both saddened to see my time at this spend my final moments leading an organization that days as a freshman. Each year, I’m continually in awe of members that make our magazine production and promotion intense photoshoots, writers pouring over pieces in behind-the-scenes gears turning to make all our SHEI witness to it all is not one I take lightly.

across a wide variety of disciplines and backgrounds with vision, love, and dedication. This year, we’ve made our SHEI membership at large but also our Ann Arbor privileged to share this campus with.

the past four years, our magazine’s history spans far celebrating its 25th anniversary and I can’t wait to pay membership and our readers.

you’ve happened to pick up, or you’ve been a long-time very special year that is to come. I know I’ll cherish this

Brooklyn Blevins Editor-In-Chief

EDITOR IN CHIEF

BROOKLYN BLEVINS

ARTIST JESSICA ALLEN

How would you describe your personal style?

My personal style is an expression of love! From my moms hand-medowns to my favorite pair of Doc Martens, my closet holds a collection of items with specific meaning to me. I love rocking graphics that reference my most-streamed musicians or my favorite TV shows and my go-to bag is usually a tote that reflects my personal interests in some capacity. Even when I’m wearing a more basic outfit, my well-worn staple pieces bring little bits of story to whatever I have on! To me, styling myself is about feeling good and expressing myself which I find easiest to do by wearing things I love, whatever the reason may be.

Year: Senior

Major(s)/Minor(s):

Communications & Media Major

Community Action & Social Change

Minor

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

ABBY RAPOPORT

ARTIST KATELYN SLIWINSKI

What’s your favorite project you’ve worked on for SHEI?

I have worked on so many projects for SHEI that I absolutely love but my favorite has to be fall 2022’s print: “Only in My Dreams”. The print team got super close and we had so much fun creating unique and creative photoshoots. It was so incredible to see clothes I worked so hard to make/ style in a physical printed magazine! Being able to have a copy of a magazine with my work in it to give as a gift to literally everybody I know is an amazing feeling. I am so excited to work with the new print team and see what we come up with this year!!

Year: Senior

Major(s)/Minor(s): Art & Design Major Costume Design Minor

PUBLISHER

APOORVA GAUTAM

Where do you draw inspiration from?

I’m constantly captivated by the stories told through books, movies, music, photos, and even data (numbers tell stories too!) The places I’ve been and the cultures I’ve learned about fuel my desire to continue experiencing as much of the world as possible. The people around me and the conversations I’ve had, no matter how momentary, always bring me joy and fulfillment. These stories, places, and my constellation of acquaintances consistently inspire me to be curious and imaginative.

Year: Senior

Major(s)/Minor(s): Business Major

Applied Statistics and Spanish Minor

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

AVA BEN-DAVID

What’s your favorite project you’ve worked on for SHEI?

My favorite SHEI project was during my time on the public relations team, in Winter 2022, when we put on the fashion show in the UMMA! From sourcing the pieces to promoting the event, it was so exciting to see the idea come to life.

Year: Senior

Major(s)/Minor(s): Communications and Media Major, French Major

ARTIST

MARKETING DIRECTOR

NEHA KOTAGIRI

Where do you draw inspiration from?

I find the most inspiration in music & movies, especially older ones. I really love when a movie, song, music video, or a musician’s visual direction is carefully crafted to fabricate a whole new artistic universe and makes you feel a different way than the mundane day to day activities in your life. Lately, I’ve been really inspired by a Japanese show I just watched on Netflix called First Love, and also just the general creative visuals of musicians like Raveena, Snoh Aalegra & Beyoncé <3

Year: Senior

Major(s)/Minor(s): User Experience

Design Major, Digital Studies Minor

DESIGN EDITOR

MARGARET LAAKSO

Where do you draw inspiration from?

I draw my inspiration from so many different things like music, dance, fashion, and combing through other magazines and creative artwork. I also draw a lot of my inspiration from architecture and all my creative friends and surroundings. I love learning from other people and exploring new styles.

Year: Junior

Major(s)/Minor(s): Architecture Major

Sustainability Minor

ARTIST

EMMA GRINDON

DIGITAL CONTENT EDITOR

JESSICA CHO

How would you describe your personal style?

My personal style is minimalistic, comfortable, and classic. I find that my favorite outfits are often some combination of a black top, jeans/cargo pants, and a sweatshirt/jacket. Literally these things, a pair of Vans, and some silver accessories is all I need for almost any occasion.

Year: Senior

Major(s)/Minor(s): User Experience Design

DIGITAL CONTENT EDITOR

ESTHER MURRAY

How would you describe your personal style?

My personal style varies with the season, but for me it’s definitely an avenue to express both feminine and masculine sides of my gender. It’s thrifted hoodies, baggy Levis, hand-me-down sweaters from my mom, flowy pants, handmade tanks collected from back home in New York, beaded bracelets, dangly earrings, silver rings, and layered necklaces. :)

Year: Sophomore

Major(s)/Minor(s): Computer Science and Math

ARTIST

ETHAN TORRAIN

VIDEO EDITOR

CARLY NICHOLS

Where do you draw inspiration from?

I draw inspiration from pretty much everyone’s art that I come into contact with. I think that everything that’s created draws inspiration from something else in the world. The cool thing about art is that all of us are reflected in it.

Year: Senior

Major(s)/Minor(s): Film, Television, and Media Major, Philosophy Minor

MANAGING EDITOR EMMA PETERSON

ARTIST

What’s your favorite project you’ve worked on for SHEI?

I have worked on a lot of memorable projects throughout my time on SHEI, but one of my favorites has definitely been last year’s Meet The Board issue. I love Meet The Board because it is a chance for readers to put a face to all of the hard work we do throughout the year, and a great way for everyone to share their passion for the position they have. It was a ton of fun to work with the photo team and exec to design the layouts and aesthetic of the issue, and rewarding to be able to spearhead the project introducing SHEI for the school year.

Year: Senior

Major(s)/Minor(s): User Experience Design Major, Art & Design Minor

ALEXANDRA COLLINS

DIGITAL PHOTO EDITOR

SUREET KAUR SARAU

How would you describe your personal style?

My style definitely varies day by day, but I think that my style is almost always full of color, fun shoes, and accessories. I love experimenting with my makeup and using fun eyeshadows & eyeliners. I think the little details of an outfit are the key to really making it.

Year: Senior Major(s)/Minor(s): Psychology and User Experience Design Dual Degree Statistics Minor

DIGITAL FEATURES EDITOR

JANICE KANG

ARTIST

Where do you draw inspiration from?

Conversations with friends. Everything, everywhere, all at once.

I draw inspiration from my conversations, other people’s conversations, visual art, music, nature, YouTube, greeting cards, signage, chip bag packaging, offhand comments, class discussions, questions with thoughtful answers, answers to thoughtful questions.

But mostly conversations with friends. And a bit of everything, everywhere, all at once.

Year: Senior

Major(s)/Minor(s): English Major Digital Studies Minor

KATELYN SLIWINSKI

DIGITAL FASHION EDITOR

JANAE DYAS

Where do you draw inspiration from?

I mostly draw inspiration from the things that I experience in my life; events, videos, visual art, and my friends/family. I am also drawn to colors and the textures of certain materials around me. I noticed that I usually get the urge to conceptualize a photoshoot by the texture of fabrics and when I see color combinations in buildings, art paintings, and pictures.

Year: Senior

Major(s)/Minor(s): Business Administration

ALEXANDRA COLLINS

PRINT PHOTO EDITOR ALEX LAM

Where do you draw inspiration from?

I draw a lot of my inspiration from the work of other photographers! I gain valuable insights into different techniques, styles, and approaches to visual storytelling–allowing me to explore and expand my creative toolkit and refine my own unique vision. I see it as a way to pay tribute to the photographers who have inspired me while also contributing my own perspective and creativity to the ongoing conversation in the world of photography.

Year: Senior

Major(s)/Minor(s): Biology

PRINT PHOTO EDITOR

SINYU DENG

Where do you draw inspiration from?

I draw inspiration from a variety of sources, such as art-related books, exploring the works of my favorite photographers and artists, or attending exhibitions. However, I’ve learned that inspiration can be found in every aspect of life. Engaging in conversations with friends, moments of solitary contemplation, and even the mundane routines of daily life can spark creative ideas.

I believe in the importance of broadening my horizons. I actively seek out new experiences and endeavors outside of my comfort zone. For instance, while I’ve never had much interest in history or science, I recently captured themes and concepts that unexpectedly resonated with me at the American Museum of Natural History.

My creative process is fluid. Sometimes it starts with words, other times with images. Once an idea takes hold, I ensure to put it into practice and collaborate with others. I’ve found that the process of bringing ideas to life often leads to unexpected and exciting visual discoveries. In essence, inspiration is a dynamic journey that encourages exploration and creativity.

Year: 2nd Year Master

Major(s)/Minor(s): Performing Arts Technology

PRINT FEATURES EDITOR

CATHERINE AUGUST

What’s your favorite project you’ve worked on for SHEI?

I loved working on last year’s independent projects issue! It was beautiful to see the different directions everyone took when given full creative freedom. Most of these pieces were created during winter break, and it was truly inspiring to witness artists dedicating their break to distinct creative endeavors. I wrote a personal narrative piece titled “Worth my Weight” for the independent projects issue, which remains one of the pieces I take the most pride in. Although I love all the issues that SHEI publishes, the independent projects issue definitely holds a special place in my heart.

Year: Senior

Major(s)/Minor(s): Political Science and English

ARTIST

ALEXANDRA COLLINS

PRINT FASHION EDITOR

DANA GRAY

How would you describe your personal style?

I would describe my personal style as an aspiring maximalist with a vintage/ retro flare. I am absolutely obsessed with fashion and garment history and love to bring that into modern dress. I love combining vintage pieces with streetwear. Playing with fun textures and patterns is always the goal. I am always trying to step out of my comfort zone when it comes to personal style. I go by the opposite philosophy as coco chanel, always adding AT LEAST one more accessory before i walk out the door.

Year: Junior

Major(s)/Minor(s): Interarts Performance

PRINT BEAUTY EDITOR

ELISSA LI

How would you describe your personal style?

My personal style is a soft mix between cottage core feminine and mori kei! A majority of my closet is made up of neutrals/blacks and whites but I love pastel colors as well as earth-toned colors so I’m trying to source more pieces that match that! I’m always open to trying new things and mixing and matching well-loved pieces in my closet, but on snowy cold days, you might find me just bundled up in sweats and a sweater.

Year: Junior

Major(s)/Minor(s): User Experience Design

EVENTS COORDINATOR

How would you describe your personal style?

I’m into chill, comfy outfits that don’t cramp my style. At the same time, I’m all about trying out some bright colors to keep things fresh. It’s about keeping that cozy vibe while spicing it up with a hint of uniqueness. I want my style to be a reflection of who I am. So, I aim for that perfect blend of relaxed and funky, making it work for any situation while never compromising on comfort and a dash of adventure.

Year: Senior

Major(s)/Minor(s): BBA

PR COORDINATOR ANGELA LI

Where do you draw inspiration from?

In the details of the every day. If I see something that catches my eye, I like to take a photo of it. Also the extremities and anything absurd usually fascinates me. I am drawn to surrealism, especially in art and film-my favorite director is David Lynch. I have a deep appreciation for nature and the way it fills the void of the emotional troughs of life and love.

Year: Junior

Major(s)/Minor(s): Business Major

User Experience Design Minor

Entreprenuership Minor

ARTIST

GRACE GRIEMSMAN

SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

LUIZA SANTOS

What’s the best thing you’ve watched/read/listened to recently?

Recently, I’ve just finished up watching Sex in the City for the very first time and I’ve become obsessed. I watched the all of the seasons in only a few weeks. I love all of the characters and found it to be a great show to sit back and watch after a long day of classes. My favorite character has to be Carrie Bradshaw, because of her hectic New York lifestyle and her spirit. Highly recommend to anyone wanting a new show to watch!

Year: Sophomore

Major(s)/Minor(s): Communication and International Studies Major Spanish Minor

ALEXANDRA COLLINS

SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

AUBREY BORSCHKE

Where do you draw inspiration from?

I draw my inspiration for my art from moments with my friends and family. I am inspired by walks outside with my classmates, dinner dates with my cousin, or movie nights with my roommates. Everyone in my life has always encouraged my creativity and given me some of my best ideas. I am so grateful to be surrounded by such amazing people!

Year: Junior

Major(s)/Minor(s): Art & Design

ETHAN TORRAIN

HR COORDINATOR

SARAH LINDENBACH

Where do you draw inspiration from?

I draw inspiration from all of the beautiful, creative people around me. My cherished friends and family inspire me to think organically and intentionally - something I am deeply grateful for. I am always in awe of the small (and yet powerful) healing moments that happen each day, whether it is a stranger helping another stranger or my roommate’s thoughtful gesture to make my bed during a stressful day. These moments serve as reminders to stay inspired by the humility, kindness, creativity, and resilience of others.

Year: Senior

Major(s)/Minor(s): Psychology

Cappo Sales Track

FINANCE COORDINATOR

MAKENZIE KULCZYCKI

ARTIST

Where do you draw inspiration from?

I draw inspiration from music! From walking to class to cooking dinner, I’m always playing music. I love how artists are able to capture a moment or feeling in time and paint a picture with just a 3 minute song. Music opens my eyes to new perspectives and styles. I love to see how the same emotions used to write music are translated into fashion. The designers for SHEI do a great job creating meaningful stories and themes for each issue and I am excited to contribute to see where the year takes us!

Year: Junior

Major(s)/Minor(s): Business

FINANCE COORDINATOR

HARINI SHANKAR

Where do you draw inspiration from?

I draw inspiration from the people around me. Whether that be friends, family or acquaintances, I am constantly learning and growing from the perspectives of other people. Everyone comes from unique backgrounds and experiences, and you can always be influenced and broaden your vision by being open-minded to others ideas.

Year: Sophomore

Major(s)/Minor(s): Business

Administration Major, Political Science Minor

DEI COMMITTEE LEADER

SAMANTHA WRIGHT

ARTIST

How would you describe your personal style?

Growing up on the East Coast for the majority of my life has had a major style influence on me. Throughout my life I have always embraced the timeless look, wearing pearl studs wherever I go with dainty jewelry that never comes off. One thing about my style however is that I always have to make sure I am comfortable. If I’m wearing jeans, I’m wearing an oversized sweater or comfy baby tee with it. I love the idea of a capsule wardrobe, where I have a smaller selection of timeless pieces that will never go out of style. I think overall my style could be described as “coastal chic”, however, with a very modern twist. If you see me walking around, you will rarely ever catch me in bright colors but instead a lot of neutrals and some light pastels like baby pink here and there. I always aim for a comfortable yet stylish outfit that I can wear around all day and feel my best self in.

Year: Sophomore

Major(s)/Minor(s): Communication

ETHAN TORRAIN