Meet the Makers
Madison Makers Co.
Sage Klingensmith
Sage Klingensmith is a Senior School of Media Arts and Design student with a concentration in Creative Advertising. She works for Redpoint Harrisonburg and assists with running the social media accounts. Sage is also on the Panhellenic Executive Board as the Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She hopes to move and work in Richmond, Va after college!
Sydney Varnes
Sydney Varnes is a senior Media Arts and Design student with a concentration in Creative Advertisement and a minor in Studio Art. She currently works running her own business as a nail technician where she builds one on one relationships with clients, runs social media accounts and schedules appointments. She has previous leadership experience as president of Media Arts and Design club and is currently serving as a member of Phi Mu's Public Relations committee. Sydney has a passion for art and graphic design and she hopes to carry these skills into her career after graduating from James Madison University.
Madeline Yaeger
Madeline Yaeger is from Bristow, VA, and is a senior at James Madison University. She is majoring in Media Arts and Design, with a concentration in Creative Advertising and a minor in General Business. She is involved in the university’s student-run advertising agency, Scratch Pad, as an agency scribbler. In her free time, she enjoys attending concerts, experimenting with photoshop, and exploring new media. She hopes to blend her interests in the future at an advertising agency that works closely with the music industry.
Bella Wanshon
Isabella Wanshon is a Senior at James Madison University pursuing a degree in Media Arts and Design with a concentration in Creative Advertising, she also has a minor in Educational Media. Isabella currently works in the Office of Residence Life at James Madison University as a Program Advisor where she works to provide resources, materials, and assistance to Resident Advisors. Isabella also serves as a James Madison University Student Ambassador, giving tours and welcoming prospective students to the university. She also is a part of Madison Dance Club as a general body member and serves as their Hip-Hop Head. She overall is a hard worker who believes people are never done learning and uses that belief to continue furthering her skills and creativity.
Mina Hakimpour
Mina Hakimpour is a senior majoring in Communications and Media Arts and Design, with a focus on Public Relations and Creative Advertising. She works as the Communications Fellow at the Madison Center and is the Lead Designer for JMU's student-run yearbook, The Bluestone, where she helps highlight diverse student voices and enrich campus culture. Mina is also the Assistant Creative Director for Bluestone Communications, JMU's student-run PR firm, supporting local organizations in building stronger community ties. She loves collaborating with people from different backgrounds and gaining new perspectives. Above all, she is a passionate storyteller, committed to using her talents and skills to uplift others.