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Alyssa Crevoiserat

Editor-in-Chief (she/her/hers)

Alyssa is currently serving as the Editor-in-Chief of The California Aggie. Before this, she was the Managing Editor, Copy Chief and Copy Reader for The Aggie. When she’s not editing articles for the next issue, she spends her day reading fantasy novels, watching tennis matches and listening to Gracie Abrams.

Maya Kornyeyeva

Managing Editor (she/her/hers)

Maya is currently serving as the Managing Editor for The California Aggie. Previously, she served as the Opinion Editor, and her first two years at The Aggie she worked as a volunteer opinion columnist and graphic designer. Off the job, she loves baking desserts, skateboarding around campus and practicing her latte art. 

Vince Basada

Campus News Editor (he/him/his)

Vince oversees coverage of UC Davis news, academics, student life, the UC system and breaking stories. Before becoming an editor, he covered UC Davis’ student government (ASUCD) as a staff writer. When he’s not in the office, he enjoys taking care of his many indoor plants and watching trashy action movies.

Molly Thompson

Opinion Editor (she/her/hers)

Molly is currently serving as the Opinion Editor of The California Aggie. This is her third year with the newspaper but her first year as editor; she wrote for the Opinion Desk for two years prior to joining the editorial board. When she’s not writing, editing or brainstorming, she loves reading rom-coms, listening to Taylor Swift and perfecting her chocolate chip cookie recipe.

Savannah Anno

Arts & Culture Editor (she/her/hers)

Savannah is currently serving as the Arts & Culture Editor of The California Aggie. Before becoming the Arts & Culture editor, Savannah spent two years interviewing local artists, reviewing exhibitions and compiling niche book recommendations as a staff writer.

Jordan Poltorak

City News Editor (she/hers/hers)

Jordan is currently serving as the City News Editor of The California Aggie. Previously, she worked for two years covering UC Davis academic leadership, student government and campus events as a staff writer. Outside of The Aggie, she enjoys reading, discovering new music and drinking a latte at one of the many coffee shops downtown.

Zoey Mortazavi

Features Editor (she/her/hers)

Zoey is currently serving her second year as the features editor of The California Aggie. Before joining the Editorial Board, she wrote as a features staff writer for one year. When she’s not editing, writing or reading about global news, she spends her time collecting records and CDs, reading Virginia Woolf and singing jazz standards.

 Megan Joseph

Sports Editor (she/her/hers)

Megan is currently serving as the Sports Editor of The California Aggie. Before that she was a staff writer for the sports desk. When she’s not editing articles or attending as many sports games as possible, she enjoys hiking, skiing, and going to Hot Pilates classes. 

 Katie Hellman 

Science Editor (she/her/hers)

This is Katie’s third year as the Science & Technology Editor of The California Aggie. Before that, she was a staff writer (guess which desk). When not hunting down professors to interview, Katie loves running, watching horror movies and exploring.

Jenna Lee 

Photo Director (she/her/hers)

Jenna is currently serving as Photo Director for The California Aggie. This is her third year at the newspaper and her second as Photo Director. When she’s not out taking photos, you can find her reading a memoir, listening to music (she loves rock and jazz) or developing film in the Craft Center. 

Julian Montana 

Website Manager (he/him/his)

 Julian is currently serving as the website manager for The California Aggie. When he’s not publishing articles, you can find him fencing at the University Credit Union Center, running through the Arboretum, or designing for his classes.

Jenny Dye

Copy Chief (she/her/hers)

Jenny is currently serving as Co-Copy Chief for The California Aggie. Before that, she was a copy reader for one year and this is her third year as Copy Chief. When she’s not editing articles and meeting deadlines for The Aggie, she enjoys crafting, collecting trinkets and cuddling with her cat Chibi!

Noelle Escalante

Visual Design Editor (she/her/hers)

Noelle oversees the visual design of the California Aggie each week. When she’s not knee-deep in the Adobe Suite, she enjoys making fun drinks in her apartment, singing, playing the guitar, playing badminton and buying pounds of green grapes at Safeway. 

Kaylie Huang

Social Media Manager (she/her/hers)

Kaylie is currently serving as the Social Media Manager for The California Aggie. Her interests are marketing, social media and business. In her free time she enjoys weightlifting and being artistic! 

Sam Ruiz

Media Manger (he/him/his)

Sam is currently serving as the New Media Manager for The California Aggie. Before that he was a Co-Translation director. When he’s not working  for the Aggie, he is somewhere playing piano and eating pizza.

Julia Crossan

Distribution and Outreach director (she/her/hers)

Julia is currently serving as Distribution and Outreach director for the California Aggie. This is her 2nd year with the newspaper. When she is not passing out papers she can be found in the music buildings practice rooms or getting a sweet treat downtown with friends.

Alyssa Jazmin Pulido

Co-Copy Chief (she/her/hers)

 Alyssa is currently serving as Co-Copy Chief for The California Aggie. Before that, she was a copy reader for two years. When she’s not reading over articles to edit for The Aggie, she enjoys going on walks, exploring different shops downtown and watching rom-com and action dramas.

Carmen Rodriguez-Zarate

Spanish Co-Translations Director (she/her/hers)

 Carmen is currently serving as the Spanish Co-Translations Director for The California Aggie. When she’s not translating articles to Spanish, you can find her reading at the arboretum or dancing with Danzantes del Alma.

Savannah Burger

Design Director (he/him/his)

Burger has been with the Aggie for three years as a writer, designer, and now as the current Design Director! When not illustrating or designing for the paper, you’ll find him…illustrating and designing for class?? Ah, the joys of being an art (and English) major. Not only this, but the dude slams out some mean sci-fi & horror short fiction, along with hitting the gym, going on hikes, and drinking gallons of tea!