Directors Board2026–27

Jaiden Louden is a senior studying Digital Media and Journalism with a focus on Digital Media Production. After joining STN in his freshman year, he took over as Senior Producer for his sophomore and junior year (2024-26). Throughout his time in STN he has changed many things within the show production on STN, adding new changes to writing, video element, show setups, and so much more. Outside of STN2, Jaiden works for the Athletics Department as an Athletics Student Communications Worker and Trainer for Replay Operation, taking part In many collegiate sports productions. He also Interned for the WWE as a Road Production Intern and was a Production Logger for the Milan Cortina Olympics with NBC Sports. He is also the 2026 STN Member of the Year. This year as Head of Vision and Strategy, Jaiden oversees the branding, partnerships, and outreach of STN to get more eyes on the 34-year organization than ever before.

Evan Maiorini is a junior studying Film & Video Production and Digital Media & Journalism. After joining STN in his freshman year, he became the Director of Videography in his Sophomore year. He worked to expand collaboration with other clubs and teach members how to develop their camera skills. In his free time, he works as a Freelancer at Yale Athletics and UMass Athletics. He has also written and directed multiple short films. He has attended multiple local film festivals, like Trinity Film Festival, Sixth Borough Film Festival, and many more. One of his films, Rotten, got him the Emerging Talent in Filmmaking Scholarship at the University of Hartford Film Festival. This year as Head of Operations, Evan oversees the day to day within the office and the production of STN content.

Noah Holmgren is a junior studying Digital Media and Journalism. He joined STN last year as a transfer student, working in the Sports Department. He became Sports Director in his second year at STN, where he works hand-in-hand with every other department, assigning voice-overs, packages, show writing, and webscripts. When not working in STN, Noah is an Athletic Communications Intern at the University of Hartford, and works in the production truck, directing and commentating live Hartford games. He also works freelance at Ross Production Services, as a Rio Replay Operator for broadcasts that air on ESPN. Outside of sports, Noah loves watching movies and TV, especially Marvel or DC Universe.

Will Cranford is a Junior majoring in Film & Video Production, and in Digital Media & Journalism. After joining STN in his Freshman year, he was elected as Broadcast Director for his sophomore and junior years (2025-2027). During his time at STN he has learned and fulfilled many duties, including directing, videography, editing, writing, graphics, etc. Outside of STN2, he is a Sports Production Freelancer for Yale University and UMass Amherst. This year as Broadcast Director, he hopes to facilitate many new members to grow, try new crew positions, and is excited to start working on new special shows throughout the semester.

Caroline Kysela is a junior gaining her BFA in Musical Theatre. She fell in love with STN her freshman year, and threw herself into running social media, anchoring, videography and writing among other fields. She takes pride in the graphics she creates, which extend past social media into business cards, posters and merchandise for the organization. For her second year as the inaugural Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator, Caroline is in charge of all social media platforms and publicity for STN.

Michael Corvino is a junior at the University of Hartford, majoring in Film & Video Production and Digital Media & Journalism. He currently serves as the Director of Videography for STN Channel 2 News, where he enjoys being behind the camera and bringing stories to life through video. Whether covering events around campus, producing news packages, or working on live broadcasts, Michael is passionate about creating engaging content and telling stories through visual media. He also enjoys helping fellow members develop their camera and editing skills while continuing to grow STN's video production.

Litz Arias is a sophomore at the University of Hartford pursuing a double major in Digital Media & Journalism and Business Analytics, with a minor in Dance. She holds a diploma in Digital Cinema & Broadcasting from Southeastern Technical High School. As Senior Producer of STN Channel 2 News, Litz leads the Producing Department, overseeing story selection, editorial assignments, broadcast graphics, and the overall quality of each production. Beyond STN, she continues to explore her passion for filmmaking by producing independent short films and collaborating with fellow creatives. Through her work in both film and television, Litz strives to work in live production to tell meaningful stories that inform, engage, and connect audiences.

Wesley Kaiser is the Chief Engineer for STN Channel 2. He is a Sophomore studying Audio Engineering Technology Major with a Concentration in Broadcasting with a double minor in Communications and Supply Chain Management and Logistics. Outside of STN Wesley also work the Hartford Sports Communication Department in there Sports Broadcasting Truck and is a Shop Technician at Firehouse Productions. Wesley Kaiser hopes to create an Engineering Department that makes its members feel successful, supported and readied for their careers in Broadcasting outside of the University.