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 senior Communications Major on the Design track with a double major in Arts Administration on the Digital Communications. 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 Specialists

Katharine Schulz 2027

Hi! My name is Katharine, I’m a senior Communications major on the Integrated Media track. This year I’m a Student-Media Specialist, but I have experience in most Adobe softwares and have done plenty of work in the CommLab. My specialities include any kind of audio, video, or recording projects from podcasting to live radio and full length video creation. If you have any questions or just want some reassurance, I’m happy to help out. 

Brin Williamson (They/Them) ‘28

Hi, I’m Brin! I am a junior PR & Marketing Communications and Communications: Design double major. I am very well versed in the Adobe suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, Lightroom Classic, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro! I also work in the Alden Trust Video Studio a lot, so feel free to ask any questions you may have!

Meet the Lab Team

Lily Labelle (she/her) ‘28 (Head Lab Agent)

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. 

Alexander Curtis ‘28

Hello, I’m Alexander! I’m a junior Communications major on the Integrated Media track, and I’m double majoring in Sociology. I am a physical media artist and have experience using Adobe Audition and Premiere Pro and am very interested in audio and video editing as a career. I’m a huge music nerd and if you wanna yap about an artist you love (or hate) then stop by and say hi 🙂

Mattea Ortiz (she/her) ‘28

Hi, my name is Mattea and I’m a junior Communications major on the Journalism track! Outside of work at the COMM Lab, I’m a mentor for the BRIDGE Program and the Culture editor for the Simmons Voice. In my free time, I make movies with my friends/family, so I have a lot of experience with video editing! I also read a lot of comic books, (especially Daredevil) and even work at my favorite comic store, Comicopia!