Don Josephus Raphael Eblahan (BFA Film & Television ‘19) is an independent film writer/director born of Ifugao and Visayan descent. His works explore themes of trauma, spirituality, and nature told through the cosmic lens of post-colonial spaces and Indigenous identities. His most recent short film, The Headhunter’s Daughter, recently won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. Don is based both in La Trinidad and Chicago where he also practices as a musician, composer, and graphic artist.

Gabriela Ariza (MS Information Systems ‘17) is a Cybersecurity Specialist for the Society of Actuaries as well as a tech influencer for CompTIA. At SOA, she leads the organization’s incident response, performs security audits, and defends the organization from any breaches or unauthorized access. With CompTIA, she keeps up with the latest cyber trends and goes to speaking engagements to share insight on the industry and provide tips for people who are looking to pursue a career in cybersecurity. Gabriela chose DePaul for her graduate degree because “DePaul really focuses on cutting edge tools and skills that would make me competitive in the industry. The industry continuously changes and I knew I needed a program that would adapt with the field.”

Graphic Design students Ellie Bradley and Tayvia Ridgeway have been named Students to Watch in 2022 by GDUSA. Ellie’s love for design started in her high school’s computer lab, where she began learning the principles of design and never looked back. She especially enjoys working with typography, visual identity, and packaging, and problem-solving in creative ways. Tayvia has always had a passion for visual arts and has expanded her range of work using digital media. As a fine art student first and foremost, she incorporates traditional art styles and transforms them into a contemporary and clean aesthetic.