DMS Spotlights
The goal of this initiative is to highlight the diversity of backgrounds and perspectives in the Undergraduate Program in Digital Media Studies and help our community develop stronger connections and synergies. You can think of these spotlights as the beginning of a conversation that we very much hope you will continue in real life.
2025
Fagaye Seck
Senior
Why is community engagement important to you?
Community engagement is important to me because I believe our humanity is rooted in how we connect with others.
Woody Omega Jr.
Senior
What is your proudest accomplishment while at the UofR?
I’ve completed projects and conducted research that I’m really quite proud of, but looking back on my time here, I realize I’ve learned so much about myself and others.
Ryohei Shima
Senior
What is your proudest accomplishment while at the UofR?
My proudest accomplishment while at the University of Rochester has been working on my capstone project. It was my first time leading a team to tackle an issue that affects people globally.
2023
Mara Heppard
Senior
What are your plans after you graduate?
As I work towards graduation, I am eager to start a career in brand marketing or marketing consulting.
Ellen Li
Senior
Why did you choose digital media studies as your major?
I've always been fascinated by the intersection of art and technology...
Naylea Santos
Alumni
Where has your degree in DMS taken you?
I am currently working in Marketing and Engagement at the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce.
2022
Tash Brown
Senior
What are your plans after graduation?
I’m currently in the process of trying to get a full-time offer to be a UX/UI Designer, preferably in the entertainment industry.
Skye Dole
Human Resources Business Partner
What has your career path been like?
If you told me I’d be working in HR back at UR I wouldn’t have believed you. I originally moved to China to teach English and travel, but I ended up falling in love with the country and started working in recruitment with my first company.
Patrick Doyle
Undergraduate Program Coordinator
What is your favorite part of working at UR?
I really enjoy hearing about students’ ideas, problems, successes, and failures. My undergraduate experience was overwhelmingly positive. I want to pay it forward.
Robert Petrosyan
Senior
Why did you choose DMS?
Here I can collaborate, learn from, and co-design prototypes that allow me to explore my full potential and step out of my comfort zone.
Quynh-Anh (Angie) Pham
Junior
Fun fact or quote:
“Wildly succeed or gloriously fail – have fun while you do it and keep learning!”, from a mentor.
Arjay Romanowski
Liaison Librarian
What are you most proud of in your career so far?
Getting hired by UR, hands-down. The River Campus Library staff is full of incredibly talented people, and I’m honored to be one of them.
Mojin Yu
UX Designer
What is your degree?
I have a double major in digital media studies and psychology from the University of Rochester and an MS in human centered design and engineering from the University of Washington.