Favorite Typeface: Futura PT
Favorite Software: Photoshop
Dream Job: Photo Restoration
Janah Kristl is a Graphic Designer based in Arizona, graduating with a degree in Graphic Design in 2026 at Arizona State University. She brings a strategic and creative approach to visual communication, with hands-on experience developing skincare-focused social media collateral for a local salon and boutique, strengthening her skills in branding, digital content creation, and cohesive visual storytelling. Her experience working at a charity-based nonprofit thrift store has cultivated strong collaboration, adaptability, and a community-focused mindset. Passionate about refined aesthetics and purposeful design, Janah draws inspiration from her interests in fashion, antique collecting, crafting, and illustration, continuously integrating creativity and thoughtful craftsmanship into her work.
Cults
Hidden Agendas: The Impacts of Coercive Control Through Cult Abuse
Cults remain a persistent global concern. Often characterized by coercive control, psychological manipulation, and abusive practices, these groups frequently operate unnoticed until significant or even lethal harm has occurred. Through the courageous testimonies of survivors and the research of subject-matter experts, we have gained critical insight into how such organizations recruit, indoctrinate, and retain members. This growing body of knowledge only serves to emphasize the importance of public awareness and education. By equipping individuals with a clearer understanding of common warning signs and recruitment tactics, we can ideally help to reduce vulnerability, limit the reach of exploitative groups, and mitigate the overall systemic harm they inflict.
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