Meet the Team

BRIANNA GARTRELL

FOUNDER & AUDIO ENGINEER

Based in Chicago, Brianna is a 3rd year student at Columbia College Chicago. She is a Radio major with a minor in voiceover. She hopes to use her major and The Limelight to further her career in the music and radio industry.

ADI RAGHAVAN

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Having graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a degree in Music Business, Adi is passionate about platforming underrepresented creatives in every medium. She hopes her work with The Limelight can facilitate a community for those seeking it.

RACHEL MANLUBATAN

GRAPHIC DESIGNER & SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

Based in Chicago, Rachel is a third-year student at Columbia College Chicago. She is majoring in Graphic Design with a minor in Video Production and uses both skills to uplift underrepresented voices in all creative industries.

KAIA MoRRISON-BURKS

GRAPHIC DESIGNER & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Based in New York, and a recent graduate from Columbia College Chicago, Kaia is a designer and creative pursuing her passions in the music industry. She uses her knowledge and experiences in marginalized communities to propel The Limelight and its collaborators to greater heights.

JASARA GOLDSBOROUGH

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Based in Chicago, Jasara is a 3rd year student at Columbia College Chicago. She is majoring in Arts Management with a minor in Music Business. She plans to use her industry knowledge to help The Limelight team and creatives chasing the limelight achieve their goals.

STEPHANIE HARO

WRITER

Born and raised in Illinois, Stephanie’s always wanted to move to the city. Now based in Chicago, she’s pursuing a BA in Radio with a Journalism minor at Columbia College Chicago. She loves performing, public speaking, and meeting other creatives, she can't wait to work with The Limelight as a Writer!