WE ARE COMMONVISION.
Our Designers, Animators, Photographers/Videographers, Social Media Content Creators, Production Room Assistants, and Office Assistants work hard to make your projects not only look awesome, but also bring them to life.
Katie Chrzanowski
Katie is the Senior Web Experience/Digital Designer for commonvision. She is an alum of UMBC and was a CWIT Scholar as well as an IRC Fellow during her education. She graduated in ‘07 with a BA in Visual Arts with double concentrations in Animation and Interactivity as well as double minored in Computer Science and Art History.
She is a Disney aficionado and an avid Pez collector. Katie has acquired a few thousand dispensers over the years and will eventually need a whole house devoted to the hobby, but for now, will settle on just a room… and a half. She is the host of the Maryland Pez Gathering, be sure to check it out!
Katie is an animal lover and has a corgi named Gadget and three stray cats in her home.
Click here to see more of her projects visit katiechrz.com & corgasaur.com
Emma Hagen
Emma Hagen is the Assistant Director of Student Affairs Creative Services. Emma has been at commonvision for over 10 years, and originally started as a student Office Assistant in 2013. She received her MFA in Integrated Design from University of Baltimore, and is also an alum of the UMBC Media and Communications Studies Program.
In her free time she enjoys life as a retired professional cotton candy spinner, and playing pinball. You'll likely find her sipping iced tea or watching Buffy the Vampire slayer.
TORI RICHNER
Tori is a Graduate Assistant at commonvision and is currently pursuing her Master's at the University of Baltimore. She graduated from UMBC with a B.A. in Graphic Design and a Minor in Korean. In her free time she enjoys playing video games, sewing, baking, gardening, and hanging out with her dog, Sage!
DONIESHA CHANDLER
Doniesha is a Production Assistant and Graphic Design major at UMBC. She is extremely passionate about art and design. Her favorite things to draw are portraits and figure drawings!
Drawing is only one of her many talents. Doniesha also loves to do makeup on others, bake desserts, crochet warm things, and paint portraits and customize items.
TONI OLAFUNMILOYE
Toni Olafunmiloye is a junior Animation major and Computer Science minor at UMBC. She works as an Animator for commonvision. She enjoys all types of storytelling, but animation is the form that caught her eye. She would like to join the industry as an animator or a character designer in either television or games.
In her free time, Toni likes to watch cartoons, listen to jazz, play guitar, and obliterate her enemies in video games. She dislikes beans, germs, the fluoride stuff the dentist puts on your teeth, and single digit mornings. When she is not at work or school, you will find her daydreaming about becoming an international spy for MI6.
KATE THORP
Kate Thorp is an animator at commonvision and a Junior attending the University of Maryland of Baltimore County. Majoring in Visual Arts with a concentration in Animation, she has hopes of pursuing a career in either motion graphics or forensic animation in the future.
In her spare time, Kate enjoys traveling, playing video games, watching true crime, and hanging with her people and feline friends.
CATHERINE FRIZZELL
Catherine Frizzell is an animation major in her junior year and has a strong passion for animation and all things art. She is currently working at UMBC’s commonvision as an animator and motion designer. In the future, her goal is to get involved in the TV animation industry, storyboarding, or character design. Ultimately, she just really wants to work with a team of artists on a big project that they are all very passionate about.
Outside of animation, Catherine has other interests such as taking care of her many house plants, and “studying” by watching cartoons and other animated media. She also loves a fun game of competitive volleyball, one of her all-time favorite sports
RACHEL WESLEY
Rachel (Rae) is a Graduate Assistant at commonvision seeking her M.S. in Human-Centered Computing at UMBC. Previously, she graduated with a B.F.A. in Design with minors in Dance and Print Media at UMBC. She is also a 2021 – 2022 Undergraduate Research Award (URA) awardee in which she researched the interdisciplinary space between dance and audience engagement using UX methodologies. In the future, Rachel hopes to work in a creative studio as a UI/UX designer, where she can work on improving technological systems in order to better usability, accessibility, and the lives of others.
Outside of design, Rachel enjoys tap dancing, playing video games, drawing portraits, watching bird videos, or listening to her favorite artists’ playlist.
SISKIND OSHRY
Siskind (they/them) is an Office Assistant at commonvision and a rising junior! They love all things horror-related, especially books and movies, and are always looking for recommendations. Some of their hobbies are cooking, writing, and falling down weird internet rabbit holes. If you ever want to know about niche internet trivia, they're your guy!
REBEKAH JONES
Rebekah is a graphic designer at commonvision and a graphic design major at UMBC. In her spare time, you might find her in Baltimore, peeking into the houses of people bold enough to leave their curtains open. She also enjoys the thrills of propagating houseplants, nap time, and "getting back into reading."
HEZRON BURKS
Hezron Burks has had a knack for design since the age of nine. Taking inspiration from various video games and tv shows, Hezron continues to pursue a career in graphic design. Hezron seeks work experience with a progressive organization to develop and refine the ability to work in teams and enhance his designing skins.
JOYCE KOO
Joyce is a graphic designer at commonvision, and currently is majoring in Graphic Design, as well as minoring in Arts Entrepreneurship and Music. She appreciates and is open to learning all aspects of visual design and media. During her free time, she enjoys illustrating, listening to/writing music, playing video games (a recent favorite has been Stardew Valley), and, above all, napping in the afternoon sun.
To view more of her work, visit her portfolio.
LUNA SIESKO
Luna is a photographer and videographer working at commonvision. She is a media communication studies major and a photography minor, and she became interested in photography and videography after taking classes concerning the two in high school. She has also worked as a freelance photographer, taking pictures for Lumina Studio Theatre for their productions of The Spoon of Loch Garve and Romeo И Juliet. In the future, she hopes to get a job involving some sort of media or content creation.
Luna is an avid gamer and movie watcher. Some of her favorite games include No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle, Fallout: New Vegas, and Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney, while some of her favorite movies include The Shape of Water, Sorry to Bother You, and Knives Out.
KRISTIN MOLINA
Kristin Molina is an office assistant at commonvision and is a transfer student with an Associates in Game Art and Design from Anne Arundel Community College, currently double majoring in Art History and Animation. Kristin hopes to pursue a job in the animation industry, or work at a museum and/or institution studying and/or analyzing Art history, or maybe even creating a few exhibits of their own!
Kristin enjoys listening to music, and dancing. Fun fact, she can listen to the same song for weeks at a time and never get sick of it. But they are also eager to listen to new songs and then play those on repeat. Kristin loves sculpting and sculpture, photosynthesizing in the sun, fashion, and spending time with friends. Feel free to spark a conversation or just say hi!
ANNA MISHONOVA
Anna is a junior Media and Communications major with hopes to finish Cinematic Arts minor. She is a desk manager at commonvision but will also gladly manage chairs, stools, and other furniture. Anna works as a professional bed manager at night and writes for the university newspaper during the day. Her career dreams include design, writing, communication, and petting cats on a daily basis.
In her free time, Anna can be found in the loophole of YouTube educational videos. She enjoys learning more about history, art, culture, society, and media. Anna came to the US from Ukraine in 2022 and will gladly discuss public transportation issues with anyone interested.
JORDAN FISHER
Jordan is a graphic design major at UMBC with an Associates in Computer Science from CCBC. He is working as a graphic designer here at commonvision and hopes to further his career into more design studios. He is also considering pursuing more freelance work.
Other than art, Jordan has many hobbies and interests. He enjoys learning about computer hardware and consumer technology. He is also passionate about weight training, swimming, and hiking. Jordan loves racing games and rhythm games. His ideal vacation spot is somewhere climbing a mountain with friends.
GHAZAL MOJTAHEDI
My name is Ghazal. At UMBC, I am pursuing a Master’s degree in Intermedia and Digital Arts program. Additionally, I have a degree in set & costume design for theatre. I also, earn another degree in painting.
In addition to working at common vision, I am a graduate assistant at the CADVC (center of art, design, and visual culture).
I have also been making handmade goods for a long time. I am now more passionate about doing digital art, including graphic and video design.
I enjoy reading, watching movies, and going to galleries and museums. These things help me feel as though I'm in the flow of creation and broaden my perspective of the world.
AIDAN SOBUTKA
Aidan is currently a graphic designer at commonvision and is pursuing his graphic design degree at UMBC. Aidan also does freelance graphic design and makes streetwear t-shirt designs and album covers for music artists.
In his spare time, he enjoys finding cool things for his room, getting new candles, and growing and caring for his plant collection.
DEAN GUTIERREZ
Hi! My name is Dean Gutierrez (they/them) and I am a junior at UMBC. I am majoring in Visual Arts, focusing on Intermedia Art! I have an Associate in Studio Arts from AACC. I am also interested in small business management! I am hoping to start my own small business soon.
I love exploring new materials and techniques to work with! I enjoy drawing, painting, sculpting, sewing, wood burning, and so much more. Outside of work, school, and art, I love learning about the ocean, making frequent visits to the aquarium, and playing silly video games.
SARA BONDROFF
Sara Bondroff is an office assistant at commonvision and a junior at UMBC studying a major in graphic design and a minor web development, hoping to eventually enter a career in UI/UX design.
Outside of her studies, Sara loves fashion, listening to new music, video games, and anything cute. Some of her most favorite things are bunnies, seashells, outfit repeating, sweet coffee, and collecting keychains.
