MEET THE TEAM

Director of Marketing

Hi I’m Sam! I’m from Grand Rapids, Michigan and my major is Advertising and Digital Design. I love anything art related as well as fashion and beauty. Some of my favorite things to do in NYC are going out with friends, trying new coffee shops, relaxing at parks and visiting art museums. 

samantha_karasinski@fitnyc.edu 

Graphic Designer

Hello everyone, I’m Ilysa! I am from Long Island, New York and I am a Packaging Design Major in my senior year at FIT.  Obviously, I love anything to do with art and creativity, but I also really love to travel, be outdoors, and explore new places!

ilysa_sirota@fitnyc.edu

Social Media Manager

Hi Everyone, I’m Amber! The girl with only two letters in her last name. I was born and raised in the Bronx and still live there. I love meeting new people and being surrounded by great energy. I also love dancing and listening to music.    

amber_ng@fitnyc.edu 

Chair of Entertainment Events

Lyla O'Hara

Hello FIT! My name is Lyla and I’m from Syracuse, NY. I’m majoring in AMC but I really love art history and painting. Outside of school, I enjoy exploring, eating new food, playing video games, aquascaping, and ice skating!

lyla_ohara@fitnyc.edu

Chair of Health & Wellness 

Olivia Fava

Hello! My name is Olivia Fava and I am the Chair of Health and Wellness for the Student Activities Board at FIT! I’m a Graphic Design major and am so thrilled to and start planning events pertaining to both health and wellness for everyone to enjoy!

olivia_fava@fitnyc.edu 

Chair of Cultural Events

Chitrarth Rames Gupta

Hi, my name's Chitrarth I am from India and in my second semester in the fashion design program. Besides of course being absolutely in love with fashion, I also enjoy watching romcoms, listening to pop music, trying new food, and just meeting people. I am super excited to be planning cultural events for you in the fall semester

chitrarth_gupta@fitnyc.edu 

Chair of Professional Development

Hello everyone! My name is Daniela. Some of my favorite things are traveling, visiting museums, sunsets at the beach and meeting new people. I love anything where creativity is involved and that has to do with art, design and fashion! So excited to do great things this semester, and I look forward to meeting all of you. 

daniela_canon@fitnyc.edu 

Vice President

Hello everyone, I’m Ali from Long Island New York. I am a senior majoring in International Trade and Marketing. I love learning about new cultures and socializing with new people. Something I enjoy is being able to have my daily caffeine and exploring the city. 

alissa_blanco@fitnyc.edu 

Director of Finance

Hi I’m Lauren and I’m an FBM major! I’m originally from northern Jersey and grew up making trips to NYC. I love trying new food and restaurants all around the city. 

lauren_parisi@fitnyc.edu 

SAB Ambassador

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President

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Chair of Off Campus Events

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