Lorisa Salvatin - 2025 Graduate Hood Recipient

Lorisa Salvatin - Master of Fine Arts in Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts

Lorisa Salvatin is a storyteller. While she has the artistry to entertain and perform, her true passion lies in collaborating with others to uncover and curate honest, heartfelt, and compelling narratives. At the heart of her endeavors lies connecting meaningfully with others, and she has dedicated her academic and creative practices to understanding how the stories we tell have the power to shape our communities and culture.

As a graduate student, she has focused on studying the intersections between sonic narratives, aesthetics, and socio-cultural perspectives, culminating in her written work “Can You Feel the Beat: Stories from the San Francisco Mobile DJ Era.” 

She has contributed to and directed programming for SF State’s college radio station, KSFS, hosting several special programs for the College of Liberal & Creative Arts. In addition, she has taught audio production courses in the Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts department, guiding students in exploring the connections between media theory, hands-on production, and their lived experiences. As she moves forward in her career in media art and education, Salvatin hopes to inspire students to think critically, create boldly, and reflect deeply on the media they produce and consume.