JET Student Leaders

Elias Taborda (they/them) is a junior majoring in Printmaking and minoring in sustainability. They were born in Boston and raised in Webster, Massachusetts. Elias is committed to creating opportunities for marginalized students to be able to show up as their whole selves and share their experiences. When not working on their art Elias enjoys spending their time listening to music and learning more about their interests and the environment.

etaborda@massart.edu

Laura Gonzalez (she/her/hers) was born in Tampa, Florida and is currently a senior double majoring in Sculpture and Art History. She has been involved at MassArt previously as a Primer and is also part of the Iron Corps. She is passionate about helping and supporting her own communities, but those around her as well. Additionally, she’s looking to utilize the things she’s learning in her academic career and JET to support her lifelong goal of bringing art to communities where art is often inaccessible, but necessary.

lvgonzalez@massart.edu

Aidyn Alvarez-Curlee (they/them) was born and raised in El Paso, TX, currently a sophomore in Fashion Design. They strive to challenge the way gender and culture is perceived in fashion and to create an environment where all communities alike can thrive. Aidyn hopes to give others a chance to discover their own passion for design, sewing, and art. 

amcurlee@massart.edu