Favorite Typeface: Poppins
Favorite Software: Illustrator
Dream Job: CEO of my own design agency, DeMena Designs
Toscana Tornillo is a Graphic Designer originally from Colorado, now based in St. Petersburg, Florida. She is pursuing a BSD in Graphic Design after beginning her studies in Fashion Design at Colorado State University in 2020, where she discovered a passion for Adobe and transitioned into visual communication. Toscana has completed internships with A.ROSE, a luxury silk pajama brand, and Branded Communication, a boutique marketing agency, and currently works as a part-time contract designer for Canopy Builders. Her work focuses on branding, marketing, packaging, and editorial design. She is a Dean’s List recipient (Fall/Spring 2023, Fall/Spring 2024) and created an award-winning GRA 461 poster. Outside of design, she enjoys beach days, farmers markets, pickleball, yoga, matcha, and exploring local coffee shops.
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Autoimmune Conditions in Young Adults
Silent Battles: The Rise of Autoimmune Disease in Young Adults
Autoimmune conditions are becoming increasingly prevalent among young adults, yet awareness and understanding remain limited. Many individuals silently navigate chronic pain, fatigue, and invisible symptoms while struggling to be believed or properly diagnosed. These conditions disrupt education, careers, and mental health during formative years of life. As someone living with an autoimmune disease since 2020, Toscana understands the emotional and physical toll firsthand. This issue calls for greater awareness, earlier recognition of symptoms, and more open conversations about invisible illness. By educating others and amplifying lived experiences, she hopes to foster empathy, reduce stigma, and encourage proactive healthcare conversations for a generation learning to advocate for their own well-being.
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