Meet The Team

Devon Mitchell is a junior student at Syracuse University pursuing politics while also fulfilling his creative side with photography, videography, and as a creative director. He is into skating, metal and edm music, and all types of artistic expression. He notes that the freedom to create art and express feeling is the goal of Abstract Archive.

Ava Gorga is a junior student in the Bandier Program for Recording & Entertainment Industries at Syracuse University. She is from outside of Detroit, Michigan, and came to SU to pursue a career in the music industry. She is passionate about self-expression, music, art, and the people she loves. She is also a certified yoga instructor and passionate about personal wellness. She is so excited to share this project with you, dear viewer!

Gisele Mitchell is a junior at Syracuse University double majoring in Public Relations and Psychology with a minor in Political Science. She is from Manhattan, New York, and aspires to work in fashion communications post-grad. She expresses her creativity through music, dance, and design. Outside of her role at Abstract Archive, she interns at a Los Angeles based communications agency. She is passionate about the use of art as a form of self-expression and self-care and is so excited to continue to work with Abstract Archive!

Riga Czarkowski is a junior studying Entrepreneurship and minoring in Spanish, which she hopes to one day use to pursue an entrepreneurial career in women's health. She is currently serving as Chair of the University Affairs Committee in the Syracuse Student Government Association and has been actively working on assembly for over two years. She was born and raised in Boulder, Colorado, where she pursues her passions of the great outdoors, live music, and art. 

Tara Binte Sharil is a junior majoring in Magazine, News, and Digital Journalism with a minor in Data Analytics. She was born and raised in Singapore before moving to Omaha, Nebraska. She loves writing feature stories and everything about the entertainment industry; from film to fashion. Outside of writing, she enjoys photography and watching soccer. Like her fellow peers, she is more than excited to get started with Abstract!

Lily Gallagher is a junior at Syracuse University, double majoring in English and History. Hailing from Massachusetts, she finds peace and expression through writing, music, fashion, and any kind of literature she can get her hands on. When she’s not immersed in the arts, Lily is spending hours with her horse, Porkchop, and her three dogs. She’s so excited to keep exploring her creativity and writing with Abstract Archive and beyond at Syracuse!

Luca Seresin, former head of Fashion & styling at the double A, is a junior at SUNY Potsdam university studying Geology. He’s pursuing a career in Paleontology, but uses fashion as his creative outlet. He was born in London before moving to Brooklyn, NY, where he was raised. He prides himself on his ability to find weird ways to wear things depicted in his history styling shoots for Abstract. He seeks to constantly push his own boundaries and standards of what he thinks is “swag”

Izzy is a junior in the Maxwell School for International Relations! She is from outside of Boston, and hopes to pursue a career in the fashion industry! She is passionate about film, art and music and loves free creative expression. She can’t wait to work with Abstract Archive! 

Dylan Augustine is a junior studying Televison, Radio, and Film, as well as Marketing at Syracuse University. Born outside of Philadelphia, PA, he now resides in the coastal town of Long Beach Island, NJ. While pursuing a career in media/content creation, he seeks out multiple avenues to express his creativity one being fashion. Specifically looking to mix the norms of street wear and surf culture. When not in class, Dylan enjoys surfing, videography, and staying active in the gym. He is thrilled to be apart of our team and leave an impact on the community.

Priya Shaw is a junior at Syracuse University studying the field of communications design. She is from right outside of Boston, Massachusetts, and came to school to pursue a creative career within the intersection of graphic design and fashion. She is passionate about her personal style, alternative & electronic music, fine arts, and modeling. Priya is grateful to have an artistic outlet on Abstract's modeling and styling teams!

Lilah Ali is a senior at Syracuse University from Long Island New York studying studio arts, with a focus in sculpture and claymation. Outside of Abstract, she is very involved in the fashion and art communities on campus and has worked with organizations such as Tender magazine, Jerk magazine, and Fashion Design Society. In her free time you can find her dancing and cooking. She is very passionate about creative expression and is excited to be apart of Abstract Archive’s team!  

Ava DiLullo is a junior at Syracuse University, double majoring in Marketing Management and Business Analytics. Originally from New Jersey, she came to Syracuse to pursue her passions in business, communications, and creative industries. Ava is enthusiastic about self-expression, storytelling, and connecting with people, and she channels this through her academic, professional, and extracurricular work. Beyond campus, she has experience in public relations and brand strategy, and she’s so excited to share this with Abstract! 

Sofia Georgallis is a junior studying Innovation, Society, and Technology at Syracuse University where she is pursuing a career in live music or music technology! She’s from Chapel Hill, NC and has always been drawn to music and the creative worlds around it. Whether it’s styling, set design, or event planning on campus, she loves building spaces where art and people connect. She’s beyond excited to be apart of Abstract and share new artists, stories, and perspectives with the community!