Meet The Team

Liv Ceithaml is a senior at Michigan State University studying Public Relations and Apparel and Textile Design. Liv has been in VIM since freshman year as a member of the Fashion Relations team then moved to be a part of the Advertising team which she was the director of last year. Outside of VIM Liv loves keeping up with couture runways and designing her own looks. She is excited to contribute to the legacy VIM has created for her senior year!

Brandon Roberts is a senior at Michigan State studying Comparative Cultures and Politics alongside Word Politics. Brandon has been in VIM since their freshman year, spending 3 years on the Fashion team before becoming an EIC. Outside of VIM, Brandon spends most of their free time reading or spending time with friends. They look forward to pushing VIM further and creating a more inclusive and collaborative space this year!

Milcah is a junior studying Public Relation at Michigan State University. She has been apart of VIM Magazine for 2 years and before becoming Assistant Editor-In-Chief she was the Associate Director of DEI. In her free time Milcah enjoys traveling, thrifting, and reading.

Grace Oluwole is a Junior studying Social Relations & Policy, and Broadcast Journalism! In addition to her work as assistant editor-in-chief, she works for the Big Ten Network as a sideline reporter. After graduating, Grace hopes to attend law school and work in advertising. In her free time, she loves to read, hike, travel, and hang out with her friends and family!

Kate Blaszkiewicz is a 5th year at Michigan State University, pursuing a dual degree in both Business Management and Apparel and Textile Design. This will be her 5th year on Vim's Creative Team, and her 2nd year as Co-Creative Director. She also acts as Co-President of MSU’s Fashion Design Student Association, and is so excited to be a part of such amazing communities. In her free time, she enjoys sewing and designing pieces for fashion shows.

Vanessa Yousif is a senior studying Creative Advertising and PR. As a sophomore, she started working on the Fashion Team, working as an assistant in the spring. Then last year, she moved onto the Creative Team, and is excited to take on the role of a Creative Director this year! Outside of VIM, she is the Director of Marketing for Orchesis Dance Company as well as Vice President of NRG Dance MSU. She loves VIM for the creative outlet she has to style and create art with fashion.

Katie Mulhearn is a junior studying marketing and international business. She has been involved with VIM since her freshman year and joined the creative team as a sophomore. She cherishes her role on the creative team for the opportunity it provides to express her creativity and connect with people who inspire her. Aside from VIM, she enjoys spending time with friends, shopping, traveling, and reading.

Maya Kolton is a sophomore studying Creative Advertising with a minor in Media Photography. Maya was originally on the photo team last year as photography is a major passion of her. Out of pursuit to learn more and be apart of VIM on a deeper level, she transitioned onto the creative team and now is the assistant creative director. In addition to VIM, she works as a multi-media reporter for state news and as protein pints social media manager.

Celeste is a junior studying Human Biology and Bioethics! She joined VIM her sophomore year and was on the Fashion Styling team. She has loved working on the Fashion team, as it has enhanced her creative skills and allowed her to collaborate with many amazing minds! Outside of VIM and schoolwork, she loves reading, thrifting, working out, and hanging out with her friends.

Halina is a senior in the Apparel and Textile Design program at MSU, with a minor in writing. She’s been participating in VIM since her sophomore year, and she loves her team! Her favorite decade is the 70s, as it inspires much of her wardrobe and personal style.

Lily Stroup is a junior at Michigan State University studying Apparel and Textile Design and Public Relations. Lily has been a part of VIM since her freshman year, starting as a general member and then joining the Fashion Styling team her sophomore year. In her free time, Lily loves baking, scrolling through Depop, and styling her favorite people.

Caesar Roundtree is a Senior from Chicago, IL studying Journalism at Michigan State University. He has been in VIM since last year starting out as Lifestyles Writer. In his free time he loves listening to Music, going out with friends and binging a good tv show. Caesar looks forward to making the Lifestyles team a fun, creative, and safe space for his members.

Gracie Sink is a senior at MSU. Her major is creative advertising. She was a part of the lifestyle team last year and loved writing articles, attending shoots, and thrifting pieces to style the models with. She can't wait to get to know her team this year and participate in team bonding activities!

Ashley Grifka is a sophomore studying marketing! Her goal is to work in the fashion marketing industry in the next couple of years while moving to New York City! Ashley has been a member of VIM since her freshman year and she has become assistant her sophomore year! Ashley’s hobbies include, working, thrifting, art, and traveling! Ashley wants to continue VIM for the remainder of her college experience and hopes one day to be director or president!

Gia is a senior majoring in Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy and Comparative Cultures and Politics. This is her third year as the director of the Blog Team and her fourth year in VIM! She is excited for her final year as Blog Director and at MSU.

Zoe is passionate about understanding that everyone has a story to tell. Majoring in Communication Leadership and Strategy and a minor in business. Outside of class you can find Zoe in the kitchen cooking up her next favorite meal or working out!

Savannah is a senior studying creative advertising with art direction. She has been part of VIM for three years and this is her second year on the graphic design team. She also works as a social media manager for Château Coffee Co. in Lansing. In her free time she loves to read, draw, and listen to music.

Margaret is a senior majoring in creative advertising and minoring in business. She has been with VIM for two years, starting on the Events team and currently serving as the Graphic Design assistant director. Her favorite aspect of VIM is collaborating creatively with like-minded individuals. Outside of VIM, Margaret loves spending time with friends and family, enjoying trips up north, and cheering on the Spartans!

Amanda Lada is a senior studying Creative Advertising with a minor in Media Photography and Graphic Design. This is Amanda’s third year with VIM’s photography team and she is so excited to be co-directing! Outside of VIM, Amanda loves hanging out with friends, thrifting, and baking.

Megan is a Senior studying Marketing & Sales Leadership at Michigan State University. She has been apart of VIM Magazine for 3 years and works as one of the Directors of Photography. Outside of VIM, Megan spends most of her time outside, hiking, listening to music, and cooking!

Emily Cassetti is a Senior studying Advertising Management with a minor in Business. She has been apart of VIM since her sophomore year starting on the lifestyle then health and beauty team. Emily loves to hang out with her friends, go on walks, and make Pinterest boards. Emily is so excited to spend her last year of college with VIM.

Abby is a senior studying Advertising Management with a minor in Public Relations. Abby has been a member of VIM for three years. Before becoming the Advertising Team Director, she was a General Member and Advertising Team member. Outside of VIM she loves to travel, spend time around family and friends, and stay active.

Riley Lingerfelt is a junior studying Public Relations with a minor in Sports Business Mangement. She started Vim as a general member her freshmen year, but became involved with the Events Team her sophomore year. From an Events Team Member to Assistant Event Director, Riley has experienced every aspect of the Vim Events Team. Outside of Vim, Riley is involved with a variety of event planning/coordinating positions within the sports and entertainment world. She dreams of getting a job as a Fan Engagement Coordinator for a professional sports team after college.

Megan Malinowski is a Junior studying Public Relations with minors in Leadership of Organizations and Health Promotions.This is her first year as a member of VIM. She plans to take the experiences and knowledge VIM has given her into a future career in Events.

Sofia is a junior studying Accounting here at MSU. She has been on the finance team since she stepped foot on campus, mixing her love for finance and fashion. Outside of VIM, she loves to travel, spend time with friends and family, and golf.

Denise is a senior studying Accounting. She has been part of VIM since her sophomore year and being on the finance team has allowed her to express her passion for both her future career and fashion. Outside of VIM, Denise loves to travel, spend time with her friends and family, and play tennis.

Abby is a junior majoring in finance and minoring in information technology. She has been in VIM since her freshman year and has been on the finance team for the past two years. Her favorite part about VIM is being able to showcase her creative interests while still working for a team related to her major!

Olivia is a senior studying public relations and creative advertising. She has been a part of VIM since freshman year, as a general member and a PR specialist. After college, she hopes to continue work at PR agency in a big city. When she’s not working, Olivia embraces all things girly — shopping, hair, makeup and nails. And you can find her in the kitchen experimenting with her latest Ina Garten cookbook.

Amanda is a senior studying public relations. She has been a part of VIM for a little over a year and has loved every second of it. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with friends, thrifting, being outside and making jewelry. After graduation, she wants to do in-house PR for a fashion or beauty brand. She is so excited for VIM this year!

Sophia is a junior majoring in marketing and minoring in environmental studies and sustainability. She has been a part of VIM as a public relations specialist since her sophomore year. After college, she plans to move to a new city and pursue a business career. Outside of school, she loves working out, going to dinner with her friends, and finding new coffee shops to try!

Neha is a junior double majoring in UX Design and Graphic Design. She enjoys creating digital art and physical art. Neha has been in VIM since freshman year and was a general member until joining the UX team spring semester of her freshmen. She has been one of the UX directors since 2023 spring semester. She plans to do masters in Industrial design in NYC and plans to live there after graduation.

Megan Gleason is a senior pursuing a major in UX Design with a minor in Graphic Design. Her passion lies in crafting inclusive and creative experiences especially for VIM users. Over the past three years, she has enjoyed being a part of the UX team. In her free time, Megan finds joy in reading, indulging in grandma activities and crafts, and navigating defeats in Mario Kart from friends. She is excited to continue VIM’s legacy through effective user experience.

Jenna is a senior majoring in Information Science with minors in Computer Science, IT, and Economics. She is also pursuing a linked Bachelor's - Master's degree in Media & Information. In her free time, she enjoys being with friends and family, thrifting trinkets and vintage clothes, and picking up random side hustles. She is passionate about UX design because she wants a career that allows her to use technology to make a positive difference in people's lives.