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.
Meet our Staff – Fall 2024
Esmeralda Barajas
General Manager
Esmeralda Barajas is a 4th year at Chico State majoring in Journalism with an option in Public Relations and minoring in Communication Studies. This is Esmeralda’s second semester with TGC. In her first semester, she was the Account Executive for Butte IDEA. She is now serving as the General Manager for Fall 2024. After graduation, she hopes to land a PR position working for a nonprofit in Southern California. In her free time, Esmeralda loves to spend time with friends, read, watch movies, and try new foods!
Bella Anguiano
Director of Public Relations
Bella Anguiano is a fourth-year student at Chico State majoring in Journalism with an option in Public Relations and a minor in Marketing. This is Bella’s second semester with TGC and first semester in a leadership role as PR Director. She hopes to land a job in either influencer marketing or social media all within the beauty industry after graduation. In her free time, Bella loves to spend time with friends, listen to music, write, travel and try out new cafes!
Talia Kennedy
Multi-Media Director
Talia Kennedy is a fourth-year student at Chico State majoring in Environmental Communications. This is Talia’s second year with TFC and first semester in a leadership role within TGC as the Multi-Media Director. She hopes to work with the United States Federal Government, or the California State Government in regards to conservation, and environmental programs. In her free time, Talia loves to read, bake, cook, and experiment in the kitchen.
Francesca Smith
Account Executive
Francesca Smith is a fourth-year student at Chico State University majoring in Business Marketing with a minor in Public Relations. This is Francesca’s first semester on the TGC Team and she holds a leadership role as an Account Executive. After graduation, she hopes to pursue a job in the tech social media marketing space in the Bay Area. In her spare time, she loves to dance, spend time with friends and family, and binge-watch reality TV shows!
Brooke Cárcamo
Account Executive
Brooke Cárcamo is a fourth-year student at Chico State majoring in Journalism with an option in Public Relations and a minor in Marketing. This is Brooke’s first semester with TGC serving as an Account Executive. After graduation, she hopes to pursue her Master’s degree in Social Sciences. In her free time, she enjoys going on picnics, hiking, and writing.
Megan Gauer
Graphic Designer
Megan Gauer is a fourth-year Journalism major with a minor in Social Media Production and Analysis. This is her first semester in TGC, where she will be working with graphic design. In her free time, Megan works for Chico State’s newspaper, The Orion, spends time with family and friends, enjoys nature, and does various crafts.
Ally Keala
Assistant Account Executive
Ally Keala is a fourth-year Chico State student majoring in Journalism with an option in Public Relations and minoring in Social Media Production and Analysis. This is Ally’s first semester working with TGC and she is working as an assistant account executive. She hopes to work as a social media analyst in the entertainment industry after graduation. In her free time, Ally enjoys reading, going to concerts, and spending time with friends!
Milca Elvira Chacon
Assistant Account Executive
Milca Elvira Chacon is a Senior at Chico State. She is a journalism major and minoring in Broadcasting. Though this is first semester in TGC, she is excited to connect with her client and colleagues. She also works for the university newspaper The Orion and with Chico’s local paper The Enterprise-Record. She enjoys photography and working out during her free time.
Paige Petersen
Assistant Account Executive
Paige Petersen is a fourth-year student at Chico State majoring in Journalism with an option in Public Relations and a minor in Marketing. This is Paige’s first semester with TGC as an Assistant Account Executive. After graduation, she hopes to work abroad in Spain for a year while building soft skills. Paige enjoys spending time with her six roommates in her free time, finding new music, hiking, and traveling!
Bailey Garcia
Assistant Account Executive
Bailey Garcia is a fourth-year student at Chico State majoring in Journalism with an option in Public Relations and a minor in Marketing. This is Bailey’s first semester working on the TGC Team. On his free time, he enjoys trying new things, working out, and watching sports.
Alex Poletti
Assistant Account Executive
Alex Poletti is a fifth-year student at Chico State majoring in Journalism with an option in Public Relations and a minor in Broadcasting. This is Alex’s first semester being a part of the TGC Team and he is excited for all that is in store. In his free time, Alex loves playing golf, going to the beach, and spending time with his friends and family.
Janell Bauer
Advisor
Dr. Janell Bauer is an Associate Professor and Department Chair for the Department of Journalism and Public Relations at California State University, Chico, and the advisor for TGC Fall 2024.