Our Team

Executives

Darien Johnson
Executive Editor
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Gabriela Gonzalez
Creative Director

Gabriela Gonzalez is a graphic designer and illustrator currently completing her BFA at the University of the Fraser Valley. Her design is focused on editorial and information, with a growing interest in digital and UX experiences. She's especially interested in projects connected to communities through collaboration to create clear and engaging visual systems.

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Aneesha Narang
Business Manager
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Cassie Williams
Managing Editor
Cassie is an English student working towards her Bachelor’s degree and eventually a career in editing after graduation. She loves coffee, writing and reading in her spare time, going to concerts, seeing friends, and travelling whenever she can.
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Editorial 

Ethan Paulson
Varsity Writer
Rachel Tait
News Editor
Zackery Fitzpatrick
Copy Editor
Liam Pyper
Staff Writer
Natalia Toscano Murua
Opinion Editor
Caitlyn Carr
Features Editor
Caitlyn is currently pursuing her BA in English and Creative Writing while also working as the Features Editor for The Cascade and a bartender on the side. Her work has been published in EVENT, The Cascade, and Louden Singletree. Caitlyn currently resides on the unceded territory of the Sto:lo peoples.  
Veronica Powell
Staff Writer
Faby Cruz Alderete
Columnist
Jasleen Sandhu
Staff Writer
Sky Terrones
Arts Editor

Production

Sherryl Agingu
Production Manager
Sherryl is the Production Manager of The Cascade newspaper, mostly responsible for creating the layout of the newspaper and sometimes the main features. She is currently in her 2nd year pursuing a BFA with a Graphic Design Major.
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Anna McCausland
Production Assistant
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Illustrators

Iryna Presley
Snapshot Illustrator

Iryna is a Visual Arts student pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a concentration in Visual Arts and Art History. As a contributor to The Cascade, she brings Snapshot articles to life with her original illustrations. In addition to digital art, Iryna enjoys painting in oils and acrylics. Her work is inspired by everyday moments and aims to capture the quiet beauty of the world around her. She is also deeply interested in art history, travel, and visual culture.

Instagram: @irynapresley

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Natasha Zilcosky
Illustrator
Natasha Zilcosky, currently 20 years old is a Traditional, Digital, and Textile Artist, Cosplayer and Seamstress. She is studying for her Bachelor Of Fine Arts, majoring in Visual Arts and minoring Graphic and Digital Design with a focus in Art History! As a Small Business Owner, Digital Creator and Art Teacher, Natasha hopes to bring her skills to The Cascade! 
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Hannah Bricknell
Illustrator
Hannah is a Media Arts student working towards her Bachelor’s degree, and through her own small art business, she has illustrated and/or written a few books and comic books, storyboarded a horror movie that is currently in production, and is the recipient of the Abbotsford 2025 Emerging Artist Award. Follow her on Instagram @h.b.originals or TikTok @user_hb_originals

Media

Manak Bakshi
Digital Media Assistant
Manak is the Digital Media Assistant at The Cascade,  majoring in Communications with a minor in Business. With a passion for storytelling and social media she enjoys creating engaging and relatable content that connects with the student's life on campus. When she is not curating content she loves travelling, trying new foods, meeting new people and discovering cozy cafes. Manak hopes to bring her creativity and enthusiasm to The Cascade!
Reza Keshavarz
Digital media Assistant
Reza is the Digital Media Assistant at The Cascade, majoring in CIS (Computer Information Systems). If you’re looking for Reza, you’ll most likely find him in the dense forests of BC seeking adventure or at the gym working out. He loves outdoor activities especially hiking, so if you’re looking for a hiking buddy, feel free to reach out to him.Fun facts about him: he has two cats named Coco and Romeo. He loves resolving computer issues and enjoys chatting a lot.
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Community

Kirat Dhami
Distributor

Kirat is the distributor for The Cascade, ensuring that all campuses and select locations are fully stocked with The Cascade's latest issues.

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