Meet the 2025-26 Social Media Fellows

Sawyer Smith ('26)

Sawyer is a senior from Minnetonka, Minnesota, studying marketing and information systems & analytics. He is passionate about creative and digital marketing and has been working on Loyola’s socials for almost 3 years. Outside of school, Sawyer enjoys going to concerts, exploring Chicago, travelling, and playing tennis. His favorite thing about Loyola has been studying by the lake and meeting amazing people. Follow Sawyer at @the.ropo.pov

Ediz Kerim ('26)

Ediz is a senior information systems major at Loyola University Chicago with a passion for staying active and prioritizing both mental and physical health. When he’s not studying or attending classes on the Water Tower Campus, you’ll likely find him exploring downtown Chicago or creating engaging fitness and comedy content for social media. Ediz enjoys filming and editing videos as a creative outlet and loves discovering new sights around the city. His blend of business savvy and creative energy makes him a dynamic presence both online and on campus. Follow Ediz at @ediz.in.motion 

Lauren Thomas ('26)

Lauren is from Seattle, Washington, studying marketing with a minor in management. When she’s not watching Formula 1 or playing around on Canva, you will find her drinking an iced coffee and spending time with her friends, often with Taylor Swift playing in the background. Follow Lauren at @loyolawithlauren

Gabriella Rosales ('26)

Gabriella is a marketing major from Chicago, Illinois. She is passionate about social media, creativity, and digital marketing. In her free time, Gabriella enjoys baking, spending time with family and friends, shopping, and looking for new food spots. On campus, one of her favorite places to go to is the Madonna Della Strada Chapel. Follow Gabriella at @gabigoesblers 

Ines Santos ('27)

Ines is a multimedia journalism major with minors in marketing and dance from Belleville, Illinois. Fall 2025 semester, she is studying abroad at the Loyola University John Felice Rome Center where she will serve as a Social Media Assistant. Outside of the fellows, Ines is involved in the Band of Wolves, Kappa Delta Theta Upsilon, and the Emerging Leaders Program. When she is not busy, she loves crafting, baking, and getting gelato with her friends! Follow Ines at @blersbyines

Theo Maheras ('27)

Theo is a marketing major from San Francisco, California, and a huge Bay Area sports fan! In his free time he loves exploring Chicago, making videos, traveling to new places, and hanging out with friends & family. You can find him repping the Ramblers around campus all year long. Follow Theo at @allthingsramblers

Francis Gulde ('27)

Francis is an advertising creative major with a marketing minor from Fort Worth, Texas. She is spending the Fall 2025 semester studying abroad at Loyola’s John Felice Rome Center where she will serve as a Social Media Assistant. In her free time, Francis enjoys drawing, crocheting, listening to Taylor Swift, and finding new coffee shops to try! Follow Francis at @franciswithaneye 

Ashley McLennan ('27)

Ashley is an advertising creative major with minors in studio art and Chinese language and culture. She is from Cincinnati, Ohio, and is involved on campus as a board member for the Chinese Culture Association and the American Institute of Graphic Arts. In her free time, she enjoys exploring new restaurants and going thrifting with friends. Follow Ashley at @ashley_onlakeshore

Adrian Oyola ('27)

Adrian, originally from Miami, Florida, is majoring in advertising & public relations with a minor in marketing. As a fashion stylist and social media marketing guru, Adrian brings creativity and strategy into everything he does. Beyond the classroom, he enjoys going to concerts, traveling, and trying new foods. On campus, Damen is his favorite spot to connect with friends and community, while in Chicago, he loves exploring Fulton Market and Andersonville for their unique mix of culture, style, and energy. Follow Adrian at @thestudent.aj 

Jessica Stancy ('27)

Jessica is a marketing major from Morton Grove, IL. She loves the city, whether that be trying new coffee shops or walking along the lakefront with friends. In her free time, she loves listening to Taylor Swift, spending money she shouldn’t be, doing her nails, and watching reality tv! Follow Jessica at @justjessinthecity

Andrew Metoyer ('28)

Andrew is a marketing major with minors in information systems and business of applied AI. He’s from Saint Charles, Illinois, and in his free time, he likes thrifting, exploring the city, and taking videos and pictures, especially of the squirrels around our beautiful campus. Follow Andrew at @drewinthe312

Morgan McClease ('28)

Morgan is an Advertising/Public Relations major with minors in French and visual communications. She is from Ypsilanti, Michigan and is entering her second year at Loyola. She enjoys going to the movies, listening to music and walking along the lake. Follow Morgan at @minutesofmorgan

Mia Rosales ('28)

Mia is a commuter from Chicago, Illinois, majoring in advertising & public relations with a minor in visual communications. She enjoys going to concerts and music festivals, exploring the city, thrifting, and watching horror movies. Follow Mia at @findmiatloyola  

Cate Springer ('28)

Cate is a communications major on the pre-law track. She is from Columbus, Ohio and the oldest of three siblings. She also has a cat and dog at home, and a pet fish named George that she took to Loyola with her. Some of her favorite things to do are hangout with her friends, go shopping, explore Chicago, and listening to music. Follow Cate at @chicago.with.cate

Yasmin Leithead ('29)

Yasmin is a freshman at Loyola, majoring in neuroscience on a pre-med track. She was born in London, England, but now lives in Seattle, Washington. On campus, she is also involved in AMSA, A Moment of Magic, and Alzheimer’s Buddies. In her free time, you can find her baking, drinking coffee, binge-watching TV shows, and listening to music (Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers, and Noah Kahan). Follow Yaz at @loyoladiaries on TikTok and @loyoladiariess on Instagram!