Taylor is a graduate student in the 4+1 Human Rights Master of Arts program. She graduated in the spring of 2022 with a degree in Sports Media (Individualized Major) and Human Rights. In her research, she combines her interests in journalism, sports, and human rights. Above all, she believes in the importance of factual and respectable journalism, and the role it plays in reporting human rights violations. In addition to her role as a Makerspace Fellow, she will be interning with the UConn Office of Athletics Compliance. As a  graduate assistant, she will be conducting research on Islam in contemporary Britain for a book manuscript.

As an undergraduate student, Taylor was involved in various organizations such as Greek Life, Residence Hall Association, UConn Athletics, UConn Recreation, The Daily Campus, and so much more. She was a campus ambassador for brands such as Margaritaville and On Her Turf, a division of NBC Sports. She’s happy to serve as a resource for every UConn student, helping them find their homes on campus like she did.

Taylor is a member of the Alpha Phi Omega national co-ed service fraternity, where she spends most of her free time. She can often be found walking Jonathan on campus, or volunteering around the community. Taylor is also a member of the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority, where she finds other acts of community service to partake in.

A Massachusetts native, Taylor loves all things Boston and the Cape and aims to incorporate that into her work. Whether it’s photography, a collage, some abstract art, or a woodworking project, she thrives on creativity. She offers a unique perspective to her latest creations and seeks to inspire others to do the same, no matter what they’re working on.

Matt is a graduate student in the Department of Communication. He graduated from UConn in Spring 2022 with a B.S. in Applied and Resource Economics, B.A. in Communications, and a minor in Digital Marketing & Analytics. Matt has spent his time at UConn studying ways to understand consumer behaviors and implement innovative strategies to support brand management and is passionate about how an organization can contribute to promoting a diverse and equitable social environment internally and externally. While being a fellow in the Makerspace, Matt will also be serving as a teaching assistant for COMM 1100: Principles of Public Speaking.

During Matts' time as an undergraduate student, he gained valuable experience in multiple areas across UConn. Matt conducted research with Dr. Carolyn Lin as a web app developer, along with being a part of a research team with Dr. Cristina Connolly studying UConn's local food procurement. Matt served as a RA for two years at South Campus and has also worked with The Office of Communications in CAHNR, UConn Football, and the National Communication Association's Honor Society/Lambda Pi Eta (LPH). Matt is passionate about enhancing the experience of his fellow students' time on campus and being a resource for those facing academic or personal hardships at UConn

Matt plans to incorporate his creative mind-set and ambition into his work in the Makerspace. Ranging from working in textiles and vinyl cutting to woodworking, Matt is always seeking ways to discover how to bring an idea to life. Matt hopes to push students to embrace lateral thinking and explore what innovation means to them.