Meet the Ambassadors
Our JCAs always strive for excellence, innovation & professional development. Read below to learn about our amazing members and how they continually seek out new experiences to help the CJC and the students within it excel to new heights.
Jennifer Lena
Media Production, Management, & Technology
Out side of JCA, I serve as a Florida Cicerone; helping welcome hundreds of prospective students to UF on tours. My passion for social media led me to intern at TikTok. I enjoy traveling, making and watching TikTok’s!
Taylor Fishman
Media Production, Management, & Technology
I love visual storytelling which has led to my involvement in the INC as well as on-campus through Homecoming & Gator Growl and my internship at Zoom working as a Video Creation Intern!
Coral Rodriguez
Public Relations
I love the Journalism College and have had the most wonderful experiences within it from interning at the Frank Gathering to working at The Agency.
Emily Klingenberg
Journalism
In my free time, you can catch me cheering on the Gators as a Creative Media intern for Gators Football! I look forward to welcoming PaCE and UF Online students to the CJC and helping them become acquainted with cool opportunities and resources.
Luis Lageyre
Media Production, Management, & Technology
When I’m not giving tours of the CJC, I’m serving as a Campus Diplomat; ED of the Hispanic Gator Film Festival; and Nationwide President of the National Association of HS Changemakers. In my time off, you can find me traveling, filming, or on a rollercoaster.
Kennedy Mason
Journalism
When I am not working on tours for JCA, I am reporting or anchoring for WUFT’s First at Five. My passion for TV News landed me an internship at a top 20 NBC affiliate news station.
Keila Hackebeil
Journalism
I’m also an English & Innovation minor! In my free time I enjoy reading fiction, journaling and binge watching way too many episodes of Gilmore Girls.
Chloe Dougherty
Public Relations
I spend most of my time (when I’m not focused on my classes or student orgs) journaling, reading, and scrolling through social media. This summer I was also into scrapbooking!
Meredith Rideout
Public Relations
Outside of JCA, I intern for the Gator Wesley Foundation and I’m on the writing team for the UF PRSSA. I’m also in a worship band where I sing and play guitar.
Jordan Kocarek
Media Production, Management, & Technology
I’m involved with The Agency at UF as a project manager and with Chompics as part of the production crew. Outside of the CJC, I’m a stage manager and an intern for Gator Hospitality overseeing premium operations for Florida Football.
Julia Bauer
Journalism
I am a combination degree student working toward a Master of Arts in Mass Communication with a concentration in Web Design. In my free time I love going to the beach, drawing, working out and roller skating!
Bradley Shimel
Journalism
I specialize in Sports and Media Journalism at the CJC. In my free time, I enjoy biking, playing sports and mixing songs. Looking forward to meeting you all!
Sam Hawkins
Advertising
Aside from JCA, I’m an AD for Gator Growl; on exec for Green Greeks; and in Ad Society. Some of my hobbies include drawing, discovering new music, and working out.
Avery Lotz
Journalism
I’m the editor-in-chief of Atrium Magazine, UF’s first narrative nonfiction publication. When I’m not writing and reporting, I’m playing beach volleyball or exploring Gainesville.
Jenny Rogers
Public Relations
I am a senior at UF this year! My PR degree has a concentration in business. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music, working out, and drawing.
Lily Martin
Public Relations
I’m currently an intern for Mainstreet Daily News and write their sponsored content column. I’m also an avid sports fan, especially when it comes to the Florida Gators!
Anna Bernstein
Public Relations & Business Management
At the CJC I’m involved in The Agency, Alpha PRoductions, and as an on-air personality on GHQ. My on-campus involvement also extends to the Warrington Diplomats and Gator Growl.
McCall Horton
Media Production, Management, & Technology
I’m involved with The Agency at UF as a project manager and with Chompics as part of the production crew. Outside of the CJC, I’m a stage manager and an intern for Gator Hospitality overseeing premium operations for Florida Football.
Cassie Malec
Advertising
Aside from JCA, I’m an AD for Gator Growl; on exec for Green Greeks; and in Ad Society. Some of my hobbies include drawing, discovering new music, and working out.