2025-26 Student Ambassadors

Walter Aaron

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration

Walter Aaron is a student from originally from Long Island NY and moved to Georgia when he was 17 years old. Walter has been drawing for over 20 years and studied at a variety of schools honing his craft. He has studied graphic design and fashion design, but ultimately decided that illustration is his passion. A new father to a toddler and a baby, and husband to a supporting wife, he is in strong pursuit of being a professional illustrator. He has aspirations to create comic books, cartoons, and clothing. His art revolves around his own culture as well as sports and history and other cultures around the world. Being highly skilled in what you do is very important to him and he feels that Sessions is helping him achieve that goal as well as his professional goals.

Cynthia-Leigh Andreacchio

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

I’ve been passionate about art since I was ten years old, beginning with drawing anime, Pokémon, and experimenting with my own typographic letters. In high school and trade school, I studied both art and early childhood education, thinking I might become an art therapist. After graduating with my certification, I realized I wanted to focus fully on being a Fine Artist, so I studied Fine Art at a community college in New York before moving to Florida with my family.

When I discovered I couldn’t drive, I looked for an artistic career I could pursue remotely, which led me to Sessions College. I earned my Associate Degree in Graphic Design in 2019. My journey hasn’t been without challenges as my health declined over the years, and in 2024 I began walking with a cane and was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Even so, I never lost my drive to grow as both an artist and designer.

Now back in Upstate New York, I’m pursuing my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design while surrounded by my fiancé and our three pet rabbits. Typography has always been my favorite form of art, and I especially love creating logo designs and print design projects that bring ideas to life in a tangible way. Sessions reignited my passion for design, and I’m excited to continue developing my skills and building a career in the industry.

Rebecca Guidry

Associate Degree in Illustration

My name is Rebecca and I am currently working towards my Associate Degree in Illustration here at Sessions College. I have been creating art for as long as I can remember and have loved every moment. Out of all the art forms I have tried, I feel most connected to painting and drawing. The majority of my work is influenced by the media I consume and stories I want to tell.

I used to work for the school district here in Colorado, and during my time there, I saw how important children’s books were to the kids, especially the sensory books. When a kid was upset, I would grab a sensory book from the shelf and read it to them while letting them touch the different textures in the book. Seeing how much this comforted some of the kids inspired me to want to create a sensory book of my own. This inspiration grew to other kinds of books as well: graphic novels, non-sensory children’s books, and illustrations for regular novels, and so on.

My goal is to become a freelance illustrator so I can bring stories to life and make art others can relate to. Through the education I have received from Sessions College, I am confident that these aspirations will become accomplishments. I can’t wait to see what the future holds!

Elena Manalp

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Photography

Elena has called Michigan home since her early twenties, building a diverse career that has included roles as a loan officer, bookkeeper, realtor, and e-commerce manager. She excelled in each of these fields, but it wasn’t until she became a Communications Specialist for her township that she discovered her true passion: photography.

Today, Elena is most inspired by candid street and community photography—capturing unfiltered, authentic moments that reflect real life. Chasing the light, you’ll often find her documenting local events, volunteering her time, or traveling to warm destinations whenever her schedule allows. She believes it is never too late to discover and pursue a calling.

Elena is a proud recipient of a Telly Award—Gold, in the Government- General Relations category, for her writing and videography work. She also volunteers with her local newspaper and contributes to her community magazine, furthering her commitment to storytelling and connection through both words and images.

Svetoslava Wilcox

Associate Degree in Web Design

Hello, my name is Svetoslava Wilcox, and I live in Wisconsin with my 16-year-old son. I completed a course in Multimedia Arts at the University of Wisconsin–River Falls and am currently pursuing Web Design at Sessions College. My goal is to build a career in web design, creating responsive and visually engaging websites.

I have a strong interest in digital creativity, especially photography and video editing. I enjoy working with Adobe programs such as Premiere Pro and After Effects, which I often use to edit content for my son’s YouTube channel. Outside of my studies and creative projects, I enjoy exercising and traveling—especially to tropical destinations.