KRYSTLE VILLANUEVA
Krystle is a Maryland based artist, visual design strategist, graphic designer, illustrator, mom, military wife, recreational volleyball player, volleyball coach, amateur karaoke singer, and movie/marvel/anime enthusiast.
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She's been in the Graphic Design industry for over 10 years, but her passion for art started when she could hold a crayon. She would say that she started doing graphic design in the 1900s with anime illustrations and personalized backgrounds / websites for Geocities, MySpace, Friendster, etc.
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Krystle holds a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Communications with a Minor in Business Administration from the University of Maryland University College.
CHARLIZE VILLANUEVA
Data Scientist Intern
Charlize Villanueva is a Data Scientist Intern at Kwento, where she focuses on analyzing social media metrics, audience engagement trends, and internal performance data to uncover actionable insights. Leveraging her prior experience as Kwento’s Operations Intern (2022-2024), she brings a strong foundation in organization and problem-solving to her data-driven work. Charlize holds an Associate’s Degree in General Studies from the College of Southern Maryland and is currently studying Data Science at Siena College.
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MARIAH PLETA
Creative Design Intern
Mariah Pleta is a Creative Design Intern at Kwento, where she helps brings stories to life through thoughtful visuals and fresh ideas. She loves exploring color, composition, and creative details that make every design stand out. She is currently a Freshman at Penn State.
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SOLEIL KIRKLAND
Brand Ambassador
Soleil is Kwento's Brand Ambassador; she shares our brand's story with heart and authenticity. She connects Kwento's designs to the community through social media, events, and genuine storytelling. She is currently a sophomore at Northeastern University (Marymount Manhattan College).