Meet Our Staff – Fall 2023

Our staff is a group of talented writers, editing experts, social media mavens and inspired designers, photographers and videographers who work together to fulfill the various requests of our clients. We want to help you communicate with your audience in the best way possible. 


Paris Auerweck

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General Manager

Paris Auerweck is a fourth-year student at Chico State majoring in public relations and minoring in marketing. This is Paris’ second semester with TGC and first semester as General Manager! After graduation, she hopes to work in San Francisco at a large agency and later move to non-profit PR. In her free time, Paris can be found spending hours designing her acrylic nails while rewatching every sitcom ever made!

Arya Patel

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Public Relations Director

Arya Patel is a fourth-year student at Chico State majoring in public relations and minoring in social media production and analysis. This is Arya’s second semester with TGC and she is so excited to help TGC grow as the PR Director. She hopes to land a job with the San Francisco Giants PR team post-graduation. In her free time, Arya enjoys watching baseball, hanging out with friends, cats, or both, listening to music and fan-girling over Harry Styles. Fun fact, Arya was born in New Delhi, India!

Lucy Ventura

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Director Of Accounts

Lucy Ventura is a fourth-year student majoring in public relations and minoring in marketing. This is Lucy’s second semester in TGC and her first year as Director of Accounts. She is excited to continue to gain hands-on experience and skills! After graduating, she plans to work as a PR agent for a non-profit organization. In her free time, Lucy enjoys going on sunset walks and hanging out with her best friends. 

Abbie Lee

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Account Executive

Abbie Lee is a fourth-year student majoring in public relations and minoring in psychology. This is Abbie’s second semester in TGC but her first semester as an account executive. After graduation, Abbie hopes to live in Southern California working in-house for a beauty or fashion company. In her free time, Abbie enjoys being around loved ones, thrifting, cooking and journaling. 

Walker Hardy

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Account Executive

Walker Hardy is a fourth-year student majoring in public relations and minoring in art studio. This is Walker’s second semester aiding TGC in story-telling, creative writing and leadership. Walker’s a published writer and creative in every aspect of his life. He loves anything outdoors, from bouldering rocks in Tahoe to the slopes of Colorado, he lives for nature. After graduation, Walker hopes to secure an entry level job or an internship in the San Francisco, Colorado or Los Angeles regions.

Juliet Perry

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Account Executive

Juliet Perry is a fifth-year student at Chico State majoring in public relations and minoring in social media production and analysis. This is her first semester in TGC and she is excited to build on her project management skills as an Account Executive. After graduation, she aspires to become a creative director for a company within the tourism, beauty, or food and beverage industry. In her spare time, Juliet loves to sing, travel, and ski in Lake Tahoe.

Rubi Ha-Hernandez

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Account Executive

Rubi Ha-Hernandez is a fourth-year student at Chico State majoring in public relations and minoring in women studies. This is Rubi’s first semester with TGC and she is so excited to be a part of an incredible team. She hopes to land a job with a PR agency in Northern California after graduation. In her free time, Rubi loves to spend time with friends, enjoy nature, read non fiction, care for her many plants and journal. 

Erin Aquilino

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Graphic Design

Erin Aquilino is a fifth-year student at Chico State majoring in communication design. This is Erin’s first semester with TGC, working on the creative team as a Graphic Designer. After graduation, Erin hopes to move back to the Bay Area to open her own graphic design studio that provides web design, brand identity design and packaging design services to local small businesses. In her free time, Erin enjoys traveling and snuggling with her black lab, Luke! 

Hilda Pulido

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Assistant Account Executive

Hilda Pulido is a fifth-year student at Chico State majoring in public relations and minoring in marketing. This is Hilda’s first semester with TGC and she is excited to work with multiple clients and be a part of the team. She hopes to land a job with Live Nation or within the beauty industry after graduation. In her free time, Hilda loves to spend time with friends, listen to music, dance, write, travel and go to concerts. 

Miriam Lopez

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Graphic Designer

Miriam Lopez is a fourth-year student majoring in communication design and minoring in marketing. Miriam joined TGC this semester as a member of the creative team, looking to combine her talents, including her creativity and cultural background, in her projects. In her free time, Miriam likes to take care of her plants, watch YouTube or do girly things. 

Daisy Costilla-Jaimes

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Assistant Account Executive

Daisy Costilla-Jaimes is a fourth-year student at Chico State with a major in journalism public relations and a minor in marketing. Daisy is excited to contribute to and elevate TGC! After graduation, she hopes to pursue her Masters in Business Administration and receive a position at a tech or entertainment firm managing, developing and creating advertisement campaigns. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her dog, Coco, going on runs, hikes and swims.

Sarah Mckinney

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Graphic Designer

Sarah Mckinney is a fourth-year student majoring in communication design at Chico State. This is Sarah’s first semester with TGC as a graphic designer and is very excited to be a part of this team. After graduation, Sarah hopes to become a graphic designer in San Jose, CA. Sarah enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, and hanging out with her friends and family in her free time.

Alexis Salcedo

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Photo/Video

Alexis Salcedo is a fourth-year student at Chico State majoring in media arts production. She’s from Los Angeles, CA, and is passionate about all things photography, movies, and video editing. After her last semester at Chico State, Alexis hopes to work in Los Angeles for a large film studio or PR agency. Alexis can be found spending her free time with her pets, reading books, and developing her skills as a photographer. 

Ezneida Tello

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Graphic Designer

Ezneida Tello is a fourth-year student at Chico State majoring in communication design, with a minor in interior architecture. She is excited to be one of the Graphic Designers at TGC this semester! After graduation, Ezneida hopes to work for a company in Southern California as a Graphic Designer. When she’s not designing, she’s traveling, taking pictures, recording everything around her, eating at new restaurants or doing it all at once.