Florence Kahuhu – Editor in Chief
Florence “Flo” Kahuhu is a Nairobi-born writer, actor, and dancer in the final year of her graduate Writing program. A natural storyteller fluent in three languages, Flo explores narratives through fiction, non-fiction, and food and music. Her creative passions extend beyond the page—she’s equally at home on stage and in the studio. When she’s not writing or performing, you’ll find her buried in a book, binge-watching anime, hitting the gym, or chasing spontaneous adventures.
Kate Mann – Managing Editor
Kate Mann is a senior Illustration major with a minor in Graphic Design. Born and raised in the Turks and Caicos Islands, she’s a lover of travel and a good day at the beach. She enjoys traditional mediums like acrylic but leans more digital when it comes to illustration at SCAD. If she’s not drawing or traveling, you’ll find her baking or binge-watching TV.
Elisa Boulton – Art Director
Elisa Boulton, a junior majoring in Advertising and Branding with a focus on Art Direction. Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, and currently serve as the Creative Director of SCAN Magazine. Fun fact: If you ever need someone to solve a murder documentary before the second episode, she’s your girl. A total True Crime junkie.
Alita Swanson – Creative Director
Alita Swanson is a senior majoring in photography, with minors in fashion photography and creative writing. During her free time, she enjoys being outside and exploring new places with her dog Grace.
Adriana Colón – Multimedia Editor
Adriana Colón Negrón is a Graphic Design Senior from Corozal, Puerto Rico. Her passions lie in college, design history, and discovering new creative projects and collaborations. In her free time, Adriana enjoys searching for figurines and exploring new sweet cafes.
Cashmere Chillious – Copy Editor
Cashmere Chillious is a senior Writing and Art History student, born and raised on the beachside in Tampa, Florida. She’s a lover of science fiction and writes creepy and weird stories that make her audience squirm! While writing is her passion, editing is a way for her to help other writers and fuel her need for meticulous detail work.
Essence Quigley – Opinions Editor
Essence Quigley is a third-year Animation major and Illustration minor from Texas. She enjoys video games, painting, and watching anime. She is a big nerd about politics and passionate about telling stories that inspire a more progressive future.
Jordan Yates – Photo Editor
Jordan Yates is a senior Photography major with a minor in Art History. Through his lens, he explores connections between people, places, and culture over time. Being born and raised in the nation’s capital, Jordan developed a love for traveling the world and exploring digital mediums, all of which led him to becoming a photographer.
Dominic Pitts – Style Editor
Dominic is a Creative Writing student who expects to graduate in 2026. Originally from Macon, Georgia, she grew up in Ellenwood, Georgia, before coming to SCAD Atlanta. She enjoys the critical thinking aspect of writing and indulges in substance-filled conversations. Outside of writing, Dominic loves to spend time with her family and dog, shopping, and exploring new experiences. Though what truly ignites her spirit is traveling. To Dominic, it is a journey of self-discovery and indulgence in other cultures.
Jalyn Jo – Arts & Entertainment Editor
Jalyn Parker is a Writing MFA student from Baltimore, Maryland. She believes that writing is freedom. She says, “Writing allows me to deepen my connection with people and self. It opens my mind, allowing me to understand the layers of life.” Her favorite mode of transcription is lined paper and a pen. She is a strong advocate of the cuisine from her hometown. If she isn’t at an art museum or walking a trail, she’s home eating a Chicken Box, 4-piece wings and fries, salt, pepper, ketchup while watching “Little Women,” her favorite movie.
Grace Kristo – Social Media Director
Grace Kristo is a senior Fashion Marketing and Management major and Fashion Design minor student from Wisconsin. She is passionate about making a positive impact in the fashion industry with sustainability being something she cares very deeply about. Grace’s interest in social media marketing and PR is what led her to The Connector. Outside of school and her interest in fashion, Grace can typically be found reading a book, hanging with friends, taking photos, playing with her dogs, or cuddling with her cat.
Nasir Harrison – Features Editor
Nasir Harrison is a sophomore Dramatic Writing major with a minor in sound editing. His end goal as a writer is to publish a fantasy book, but he has a love for all things word-related. When he isn’t writing, he is immersed in making music, skateboarding, and/or eating!
