Abby Gerber is a full time student studying at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Gerber is working towards her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in graphic and interactive design. Simultaneously, she is earning a minor in digital marketing and will graduate in the spring of 2024.
Academically, Gerber has maintained a 3.98 GPA overall and has earned a spot on the Dean’s List each semester while at WCU. Multiple design courses have elevated her skill set which includes visual communication and problem solving, attention to detail, and a refined sensibility of creativity. In the fall of 2022 Gerber was awarded Best of Show for the Junior Food Truck Showcase for a skillfully executed brand identity. The following spring she was also awarded the Cody DiAngelo Memorial Scholarship for outstanding design innovation and work ethic during her junior year. Due to her continued academic discipline in the major, she was also chosen for the Art Foundation Award in the spring of 2023.
Professionally, Gerber had the opportunity of interning at Smithworks Design Communications in the fall of 2022 in which she assisted with the design of logos, websites, and advertisements, further expanding her knowledge on Adobe programs and other software. The following year, Gerber interned for her professor in which she was responsible for assisting with the production of the 2023 Bachelor of Fine Arts Catalog. In this role she utilized Adobe Creative Cloud to design the cover and inside layout. More recently, she had the opportunity to design a mural for the university’s Global Engagement Office which was installed to provide a welcoming environment for international students.
Outside of work, Gerber enjoys being outdoors, traveling, spending time with friends and family, and listening to her favorite band, Needtobreathe. Recently she had the chance to see them perform live and hopes to again in the future. Additionally, she enjoys playing the flute and has been playing for over twelve years.