The Board
Meet the creative leaders of AnteaterTV
3rd Year Environmental Science & Policy Major
Hometown: Concord, CA
Interests: I enjoy baking, trying new coffee shops, hiking, and thrifting!
Favorite ATV Memory:
Last year’s banquet. It was so fun getting to celebrate everyone’s hard work throughout the year and I loved seeing everyone dressed up!
Gia Marbella
Director of Productions
4th Year Film & Media Studies Major
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Interests: I love editing, cooking, hikes <3
Favorite ATV Memory:
Meeting new people, getting on set experience and being able to collaborate with other passionate creatives + making lifelong friends and memories! I’m looking forward to the new talent and opportunities this year has to offer and supporting everyone’s growth.
Destiny Quesada
President
4th Year Business Major
Film & Media Studies Minor
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Interests:
My main hobbies include watching movies and sports like hockey, tennis, and baseball! I love reading, thrifting, and gaming in my free time.
Favorite ATV Memory:
HotSpots shoot at Rance’s Pizza! It was so fun shootings BTS photos and videos for the Instagram and getting to eat with everyone afterwards. Those wings will stay with me forever! I look forward to working with everyone in the future!
Elisabeth Brown
Director of Marketing
3rd Year Political Science Major
Hometown: Irvine, CA
Interests:
I love exploring new cafes and going to the beach!
Favorite ATV Memory:
The first shoot for my short film I directed as an ATV special project last year. Got so many great shots and made so many memories 🙂
Sarah Murdaah
Director of Campus Life
2nd Year Film & Media Studies Major
Hometown: West Lafayette, IN
Interests:
I love spending time outdoors (walking, hiking, swimming, etc.) but also fancy little adventures around town (coffee shops, bookstores, etc.). Theater has a special place in my heart, so I go see shows whenever I can. I also like to read and occasionally write for fun!
Favorite ATV Memory:
I’m looking forward to making memories on set with old and new friends! Shoot days always remind me of my love for the arts and why I want a career in film. Seeing everyone’s skills and hard work making content is just awesome.
Ana Rakita
Producer of Campus Life
2nd Year Film & Media Studies Major
Hometown: Bakersfield, CA
Interests:
My all-time favorite movie is Goblet of Fire from the Harry Potter series. I just have a lot of nostalgia tied to it. I also enjoy singing and photography in my free time.
Favorite ATV Memory:
When I anchored for ZotCon. It was something very new for me, and I enjoyed hanging out with the crew and people there. I also really liked the ATV banquet as well since it was to hang out with everyone and watch our recap of the year!
Simran Kaur
Marketing Coordinator of Campus Life
4th Year Drama Major
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Interests:
In my free time, I enjoy cooking, baking, games, crafts, and hanging with friends!
Favorite ATV Memory:
All the socials that helped bring us all closer. I am excited to highlight cool people with cool businesses in the Orange County area.
Gigi Garcia
Director of HotSpots
3rd Year English and Art Double Major
Hometown: Sharpsburg, GA
Interests:
Painting, photography, reading, music, movies, and baking. I love anything to do with crafting and art and I’m always looking for hobbies to work on whenever I have the free time!
Favorite ATV Memory:
One of the very first shoots I went on at Bishop’s Cuts! I was a freshman and still feeling super overwhelmed about college, but once I got to the shoot I immediately felt at ease. It was such a fun environment and everyone was so cool to talk and work with.
Julia Stewart
Producer of HotSpots
3rd Year Film & Media Studies Major
Hometown: Oakland, CA
Interests:
Love claw machines, binging anime and dramas, and karaoke nights.
Favorite ATV Memory:
I’m looking forward to connecting and having fun during shoots!
Payton Lam
Marketing Coordinator of HotSpots
4th Year Film & Media Studies and Literary Journalism Double Major
Hometown: Murrieta, CA
Interests:
Photography, Video Production, Journalism, Music, Concerts, Arts, Cooking, Exploring new places, Hanging with friends, and Learning new things
Favorite ATV Memory:
I’ve been in ATV since my freshman year, so ATV has become a second home for me :,) My favorite memories are all the moments on-set: whether it be teaching interns, doing production design, or just having a silly moment with cast and crew before locking in to get the final shot!
Therese Lagrimas
Director of Zot Sessions
3rd Year Film & Media Studies and Psychology Double Major
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Minor
Hometown: San Fernando Valley, CA
Interests:
Traveling the world with family members. Cooking with an Air Fryer. Listening to jazz, orchestra, and alternative. Swimming and water polo. Filmmaking and film-watching. Playing video and board games. Befriending animals. Practicing card tricks and magic.
Favorite ATV Memory:
HotSpots covering Rance’s Chicago Pizza and eating free scrumptious deep-dish pizza. Other highlights include being part of the crews for Zot Sessions, the special project, attending the end-of-the-year banquet, and just becoming friends with the board and other interns last year!
Miles Gardin
Producer of Zot Sessions
4th Year Psychology Major
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Interests:
Reading, painting, guitar, music, baseball, spiderman, matcha, and chipotle.
Favorite ATV Memory:
Working on the FITS runway last fall and making new friends!
Sydney Miller
Marketing Coordinator of Zot Sessions
4th Year Film & Media Studies Major
Hometown: Southern California
Interests:
My interests include weightlifting, F1, food, swimming, basketball, photography, video games, watching movies, and watching stand-up comedy.
Favorite ATV Memory:
I look forward to working with everyone on all the amazing projects we’ll do
Jonathan Vigil
Director of Special Projects
4th Year Business Administration Major
Hometown: Hayward, CA
Interests:
Gaming, climbing, baking and drawing!
Favorite ATV Memory:
I’m thrilled to meet new people, and I’m looking forward to creating fun content for the Anteater community! :))
Brianna Catacoly
Marketing Coordinator of Special Projects
4th Year Film & Media Studies Major
Management Minor
Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT
Interests:
UCI Rowing, food, anime, and running!
Favorite ATV Memory:
For ATV, I look forward to seeing how many people are able to get their personal film projects done with the club’s help.
Adrianna Klebic
Financial Chair
4th Year Film & Media Studies Major
Humanities & Law Minor
Hometown: Summit, NJ & NY
Interests:
I love playing a lot of sports for fun, including basketball, volleyball, badminton, dance, ice skating and taekwondo! I also love to sing, and my favorite movies are basically the Disney Originals + The Devil Wear Prada.
Favorite ATV Memory:
I am looking forward to meeting and making friends with all the new and talented members of ATV and helping out in any way I can!
Katherine Morshedian
Fundraising Chair
3rd Year Film & Media Studies and Education Double Major
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Interests:
Music, games, and chilling!
Favorite ATV Memory:
I’m excited to work with you guys and the new recruits!