Meet the Associate Director
Luke Romanak is the Associate Director, Student Media & Academic Technology for The Gwen Ifill School of Media, Arts, and Humanities. He is an artist, both in analog and digital media, and is an avid animation and printmaking enthusiast. He specializes in multi-media making across the Adobe Creative Cloud, with a focus in digital illustration and design. He is passionate about helping students and faculty find the right technology tools to make a reality of their creative visions and will never shy away from talking through a large idea for a project.
You can stop by Luke’s office, A100J to say hello or make an appointment with him here.
Meet the Dean’s Fellows
Lily Boland ’27
Hi, I’m Lily! I am a junior Communications Major on the Design track with a double major in Arts Administration. I work in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator a TON so any design related questions I am happy to answer. I am also very well versed in the lab and all things COMM so please reach out if you need help!
Leah Rehrman ’27
Hi! My name is Leah. I’m a junior Communications Major on the Integrated Media track and am double-minoring in Philosophy and Cinema and Media Studies. I’m very interested in radio and broadcasting, and have experience in Adobe Audition, Premiere Pro, and Canva. I am also the Assistant General Manager of Simmons Radio: The Shark! I am happy to help with any projects or questions!
Meet the Student Media Specialist
Carly Rieter (she/they) ’26
My name is Carly, and I am a senior Communications student double majoring in Integrated Media and Writing, with a minor in Cinema and Media Studies. I love everything video production, and have lots of experience in programs such as Adobe After Effects and Final Cut Pro! I am well acquainted with all of the equipment used in the lab, as well as the SDM spaces. I am happy to help with any projects, questions, or trainings!
Meet the Lab Team
Maggie Wettergren ’26
Hi! My name’s Maggie and I’m a senior PR/MarComm major with a double minor in Social Media & Psychology. I’m super interested in branding and publicity work and am President of the Communication Liaison, as well as the Lead CommLab Agent. If you see me in the Lab or around campus, feel free to say hi or ask questions! I love to grow my COMM-unity <3
Lee Cummings (they/she) ’26
Hey, I’m Lee! I’m a junior Communications student interested in graphic design, radio, and computer science. I’m familiar with Adobe Audition and Illustrator, as well as Procreate, Canva, and Audacity and I’m always trying out new software. Feel free to ask questions about projects or tech issues and I’ll help however I can!
Sam Panneton (she/her) ‘27
Hi, I’m Sam! I am a junior biology major with a double minor in chemistry and business. I love learning new skills and helping people while working in the comm lab! I am also the General Manager of Simmons Radio: The Shark! Please feel free to come chat with me if you see me!
Alexa Saenz ’26
Hi! My name is Alexa but my nickname is Mosa, so feel free to call me whichever! I’m a second year student majoring in computer science with an undeclared minor. I’m so excited to be helping in the comm lab and getting to meet more people in the communications department! I have experience with most Adobe softwares and equipment in the comm lab, so I’m more than happy to help out. I’m looking forward to meeting & working with y’all on any projects/assignments, so please stop by with any questions or just to say hi!
Lily Labelle (she/her) ‘28
Hello, I’m Lily L! I am a sophomore Integrated Media Major, with an Applied Spanish minor. I love all things radio and podcasting! I have experience with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Audition, and Illustrator. I’m looking forward to working in the CommLab and helping with any projects or troubleshooting!
Em Morin (she/her) ’27
Hi everyone! My name is Em. I’m a Communications Design Major with a minor in Psychology and Cinema and Media Studies. I love all things film and graphic design, and I’m constantly changing my hair color. I’m happy to help with anything you need and will do my best to always answer your questions. I have the most experience with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Premiere Pro, but I’m always down to troubleshooting/problem solving our way through other softwares.
