Meet Katy Defazio! 

Katy (left) is the Executive Editor for Your Bliss Magazine, as well as the Creative Director and Site Leader for SunSpin Media. She has been with the team since February 2017. She was an intern in the Fall 2016 semester, before getting hired on permanently. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design from Buffalo State University in December 2016. She also received her Associate of Applied Science Degree in Graphic Design from Bryant & Stratton College in December 2012. 

It’s hard to say how an average day goes for her, because there is always something new going on. From developing editorial calendars, to seeking advertisers, there isn’t one day identical to the next. Her favorite part of Your Bliss Magazine is her co-workers. “We’re a small company, so we have to work closely with each other every day. It gives you a chance to get to know one another of a whole new level.”

On top of constant discussions about cats, music, and her niece and nephews, you’ll always see Katy hard at work getting your favorite local magazine ready every month. Get in touch with Katy today to spread the word about your business or favorite topic of interest.

Meet Rachael Bannen!

Rachael (right) is the Design Editor for Your Bliss Magazine, as well as the Graphic Designer for SunSpin Media. She joined SunSpin Media and became involved in Your Bliss Magazine during her internship. Following her graduation from college with her degree in Graphic Design Rachael joined the team as a full time member. 

In her role, she has been involved in many facets of Your Bliss Magazine, including advertisement design, coloring corner illustrations, infographics and more. Rachael’s approach emphasizes focus on detail and being adaptive for different topics and types of design, as necessary. 

Rachael has a love for all things outdoors, travel and, of course design. Get in touch with her today to talk about your design and print needs. 

Meet Faizan Haq!

Faizan (below) is the Editor-in-Chief for Your Bliss Magazine. He has been a lecturer for Intercultural Communication at Buffalo State University since 2004.

Haq taught Islamic Cultural History along with, U.S.A. relations with the Muslim World at University at Buffalo for over twenty years.

In addition to Islamic Studies, his academic interests include: Intercultural Studies, International Relations, and Media Analysis. He also has taught courses on Islam and Democracy. Presently, Haq is developing courses on Muslim perception in the Media, Contemporary Middle Eastern Politics, and Relations between the Islamic world and The United States.

His research interests include; relationship between organizational achievements and individual Behaviors, Islam and modernity, and postmodern communication paradigms and their effects on cultural identity.