小蓝视频

Hometown: Arlington Heights, Illinois

Memberships & Recent Activities:  

• Director of Financial Operations - Delta Delta Delta Sorority 
• Davis College Dean's Fellows 
• JU Varsity Sailing Team鈥�舛寞舛寞舛寞舛寞舛寞舛寞舛寞&苍产蝉辫; 

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement:  

• 小蓝视频 Charter Days (August 2021-Present)
• St. Jude's Children's Hospital (August 2022-Present)
• Wolfson's Children's Hospital (August 2022-Present)

Internships/Employment: 

• Davis College Peer Advisor - 小蓝视频 - Jacksonville, FL. (August 2023-Present)
• Sail Camp Coordinator - Arlington Heights Park District - Arlington Heights, Illinois (June 2019 - Present)

Bio: Rori Bywater is a third-year student at 小蓝视频 double majoring in Accounting and Sport Business. She plans to earn her CPA after graduation. Rori has enjoyed holding elected positions such as Director of Financial Operations of her sorority, Delta Delta Delta. Outside her positions, Rori works as a Davis College of Business and Technology Peer Advisor and enjoys volunteering for St. Jude鈥檚 Children鈥檚 Hospital. She is an influential member of the 小蓝视频鈥檚 Varsity sailing team, which has taught her hard work and dedication.

Hometown: Marianna, FL

Memberships & Recent Activities:鈥� 

• Navy Option Midshipman in the 小蓝视频 Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps 
• Davis College Dean鈥檚 Fellow 
• ACM Member
• President's List 

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement:鈥� 

• Volunteer for THE PLAYERS Championship 
• Various Color Guard in the Jacksonville Community 
• Volunteer for Tough Mudder Jacksonville

Internships/Employment: 

• Teaching Assistant, 小蓝视频, Jacksonville, FL (January 2023 - Present)
• Midshipman, 2/C Surface Warfare Officer Nuclear Cruise, U.S. Navy, San Diego, CA (June 2023)
• Midshipman, Career Orientation and Training for Midshipmen, U.S. Navy, Norfolk, VA (July 2022 - August 2022)
• Youth Soccer Referee, City of Marianna, Marianna, FL (May 2021, December 2021, May 2022) 

Bio: Abigail Callahan is a junior majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Cybersecurity and Naval Science at 小蓝视频. She鈥檚 on track to commission in the United States Navy through 闯鲍鈥檚 Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC). Within the military, her aim is to apply her skills and knowledge with wholehearted dedication, utilizing the education and experience she has cultivated at JU to serve her country faithfully. Abigail is actively developing as a leader and fostering a strong sense of duty, both through her academic pursuits and her NROTC commitment. Outside of these responsibilities, she enjoys fishing, playing intramurals, and spending quality time with her many brothers, sisters, and nephews.鈥� 

Hometown: Ponte Vedra, FL

Membership and Recent Activities:

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
• Member of 小蓝视频 Baseball Team
• 小蓝视频 Dean's List
• Davis College Dean's Fellows
  

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement:

• Mayo Clinic Charity 5K Volunteer
• Walkoff Charities Youth Baseball Camp Volunteer
• Memorial Hospital Volunteer Staff Assistant

Internships/Employment:

• Manufacturing Engineering Intern, Kaman Aerospace, Jacksonville FL, (May 2023 鈥� Aug 2023) 

Bio: Jack Carver is a senior majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Computer Engineering. During his time at 小蓝视频, he has been a high-performing academic student, while also being a four-year member of the University Men鈥檚 Baseball team. He has displayed superb time-management skills, teamwork, leadership, and creativity in his multiple engineering design projects along with his time on the baseball field. These skills have landed Jack on the University Dean鈥檚 List as well as the ASUN conference honor roll. Outside of school, Jack has obtained internship experience with the company Kaman Aerospace, where he used problem-solving and lean thinking to solve multiple process problems and improve flow/speed of work. Working with a team of engineers and quality personnel, Jack gained valuable insight into the process of an aerospace company and what it takes to deliver a quality product every time. Upon graduation, he hopes to pursue a career working in the aerospace and defense industries. 

Hometown: Richmond, VA

Memberships & Recent Activities: 

• JU Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Navy Option Midshipman 
  
• JU Green Key Honors Society
• JU Honors Student
• JU President鈥檚 List and Dean鈥檚 List 
• Davis College Dean's Fellow 

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement: 

• Victory Lutheran Church Fall Festival Volunteer 
• The Players Championship (TPC) Volunteer 
• NFSSE Equestrian Center Volunteer
• Feed Northeast Florida Volunteer 
• City of Jacksonville Veterans Day Parade 
• Victory Lutheran Church 
• Jacksonville Real Estate Investors Association 

Internships/Employment:  

• Midshipman Second Class 鈥� Career Orientation and Training for Midshipmen, U.S. Navy, (Norfolk, VA, Jacksonville, NC, Kings Bay, GA), June 2022 鈥� July 2022 
• Midshipman First Class 鈥� Aviation Summer Training, U.S. Navy, (Norfolk, Virginia), May 2023 

Bio: Levi Clark is a JU senior majoring in Finance and minoring in Naval Science. 贬别鈥檚 a Navy option midshipman at the JU Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) unit, one of the largest in the nation. 贬别鈥檚 held multiple leadership positions in the program, including Battalion Commander and the highest student NROTC position. These roles have both challenged Levi to grow and have increased his passion for Naval service. Upon graduating from JU, Levi will commission into the U.S. Navy and serve in one of its advanced and exciting career paths. Levi loves fitness and competed in a bodybuilding competition his sophomore year. He鈥檚 a proud member of distinguished campus groups, including the Green Key Honors Society and the JU Honors Program. In his free time, Levi enjoys trying new things, learning about real estate and personal finance, enjoying time with his friends, and seeing those around him improve. 

Hometown: St. Catherine, Jamaica

Memberships & Recent Activities:  

• Board Secretary of the 小蓝视频 Varsity Shooting Team  
• President's and Dean's List Honors
• Davis College Dean's Fellows
• Davis College Student Advisory Council

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement: 

• Energym Zumba Crew (Present)
• Organized 5K walk/run team to benefit the Linstead Hospital (2023)  
• Animal Shelter Volunteer (Jamaica Society for the Prevention of Cruel to Animals (2018-2020) 
• Women's Rights Advocate for the Women's Centre of Jamaica Foundation (2019) 
• Volunteer at the Mary's Child Home for Pregnant Teenagers in (2019) 

Internships/Employment: 

• Team Assistant of the 小蓝视频 Varsity Shooting Team (August 2023-Present)
• Director of Marketing - Real Power Diesel Parts & Services Ltd. (August 2022-Present)  
• Assistant to Director/Co-Founder - Real Power Diesel Parts & Services Ltd. (July-August 2020) 
• File Clerk - Real Power Diesel Parts & Services Ltd. (July-August 2019) 
• Junior Inventory Manager - Real Power Diesel Parts & Services Ltd. (July-August 2018) 
• Internship: Part-time Data Entry Clerk - Real Power Diesel Parts & Services Ltd. (July-August 2017) 

Bio: Neesa DaCosta is a fourth-year undergraduate student who is double majoring in Management and Marketing. Neesa is currently the Team Assistant and Board Secretary for the 小蓝视频 Varsity Shooting Team, where she not only holds a leadership position but has also achieved remarkable accomplishments. She works full-time as the Director of Marketing at a prominent heavy equipment company in her home country of Jamaica. 狈别别蝉补鈥檚 role has provided her with invaluable real-world experience, allowing her to apply her classroom learning to practical situations. In her free time, she enjoys creating artwork, baking, and spending time with her family, friends and beloved dog. 狈别别蝉补鈥檚 journey at JU has been marked by unwavering dedication, leadership, innovation, community engagement, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge. Neesa is excited to continue contributing to the University community and striving for greater heights in her academic and personal endeavors. After earning her undergraduate degree, Neesa plans to further her education by pursuing her Master鈥檚 Degree in Business Administration. 

Hometown:  Alachua, FL.

Memberships & Recent Activities:  

• Three-year NROTC Scholarship recipient  
• JU Dean鈥檚 List  
• NROTC Academic Excellence Awards 
• NROTC Community Service Award  
• NROTC Physical Excellence Awards 

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement:  

• Campus Connection 
• Mayport Mud Run
• TPC Players Championship 
• Veterans Day Parade 

Internships/Employment:  

• NROTC 1/C Aviation Cruise NAS Whidbey Island, WA (Summer 2023) 
• NROTC CORTRAMID 2/C Summer Training (Norfolk, Kings Bay, Camp Lejeune - Summer 2022) 

Bio: Senior, Jacob Deason, is majoring in Mechanical Engineering and minoring in Naval Science. After graduation, he will commission as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy and has been selected as a Navy Nuclear Power Officer. After attending the Navy鈥檚 Nuclear Power School, he will be assigned to manage the Nuclear Powerplant Systems on one of our 12 U.S. Naval Aircraft Carriers. Already earning FAA Pilot Certifications, upon the completion of his five-and-a-half-year commitment to the Navy, Jacob he will return to his pursuit of aviation to follow his lifelong dreams of flying for a living, through the Air National Guard and a major airline. 贬别鈥檚 known for his athleticism, tenacity, endless ambition, strong work ethic, and ability to lead others toward their best life opportunities. Jacob spends the balance of his free time flying, fishing, and surfing around Florida.

Hometown: Jacksonville, FL 

Memberships & Recent Activities:  

• Vice-President of Black Student Union
• First Year Experience Peer Mentor (Fall 2022-2024)
• Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society
• Sigma Tau Delta International English Honors Society
• Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society 
• Green Key Honor Society 
• Zimmerman Scholar  
• Davis College Dean鈥檚 Fellows 
• JU Dean鈥檚 and President鈥檚 List
• 小蓝视频 Scholar鈥�鈥�鈥�鈥� 

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement:  

• Student Ambassador for the Davis College of Business and Technology 
• North Florida School of Special Education 
• Literacy Alliance of Northeast Florida  

Internships/Employment:  

• Server- Cracker Barrel 鈥揓acksonville, FL-  October 2022- Present 
• AmeriCorps Member/ Tutor -Literacy Alliance of Northeast Florida - Jacksonville, FL-  March 2023- July 2023 
• Style Consultant 鈥� Target- Jacksonville, FL  - May 2021 - October 2022 
• Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Human Resource Intern Mayor Youth at Work Partnership- Jacksonville, FL- August 2020 - November 2020 
• City Council Legislative Services Intern-Mayor Youth at Work Partnership- Jacksonville, FL- January 2020 - August 2020 

Bio: Mona Freeman is a dedicated student at 小蓝视频, pursuing majors in Marketing & Management. S丑别鈥檚 been committed to academic excellence, demonstrated through her making the Dean鈥檚 list throughout her entire college career and maintaining a 3.9 GPA. In addition to her academic pursuits, Mona has been actively involved in campus life. As Vice President of the Black Student Union, s丑别鈥檚 worked to promote inclusivity and community engagement as well as other leadership and mentor roles across Jacksonville University. Mona鈥檚 leadership, community involvement, and dedication to helping others thrive makes her a well-rounded and compassionate individual ready to make a difference in both academic and community settings. She would like to further her education by pursuing her Masters in Business Administration in order to pursue a career in marketing or management.  Outside of academics, Mona loves to travel, beauty and makeup plus spending her time feeding her passions! 

Hometown: Oakville, Ontario

Memberships & Recent Activities: 

• Member of 小蓝视频's Men鈥檚 Lacrosse Team
• Campus Connections 838
• Davis College Dean's Fellows

Volunteer Experience and Off-campus Involvement:

• JAGS Foundation
• Wilma鈥檚 Little People School 
• Jax Beach clean up   

Internships and Employment:

• Peer Advisor, Davis College of Business and Technology (August 2023 鈥� Present) 
• Sous Chef 鈥� Boffo鈥檚 鈥� Oakville, ON (December 2021 鈥� Present) 
  
• Assistant Coach 鈥� Ponte Vedra Jaws 鈥� Ponte Vedras FL ) October 2023 鈥� Present) 
• Intern 鈥� Dalton Agency - Jacksonville, FL (January 2023 鈥� May 2023) 

Bio: Curtis Goddard is a senior at Jacksonville University, majoring in Marketing with minors in Finance and Philosophy. His academic pursuits blend analytical rigor with conceptual thinking. As a dedicated student athlete, Curtis balances intense training with academic excellence, showcasing resilience and leadership. This discipline transcends the field, reflecting in his studies and ambitions. After graduating, Curtis plans to complete a Master of Business Administration and pursue a career in sales. With a keen interest in the nuances of marketing, Curtis is poised to contribute meaningfully to the industry, equipped with both analytical skills and conceptual insights. 

Hometown: Dover, FL

Memberships & Recent Activities:  

• Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP)
• 小蓝视频 Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) 
• Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
• JU Presdient's List & Dean's List

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement: 

• The PLAYERS Championship 
• The Mayport Mud Run

Internships/Employment:  

• Transmissions Chief, United States Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, NC.  2012 - Present 

   

Bio: Christopher Griffeth is a senior at 小蓝视频 majoring in Finance. After earning his undergraduate degree from the Davis College of Business & Technology, he will commission in the U.S. Marine Corps through 闯鲍鈥檚 Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps unit. Having served 11 years on the enlisted side of the communications field, Christopher hopes to continue his military service as a communications officer. Upon completion of his Marine Corps service, he plans to obtain his Masters of Business Administration with a focus on portfolio management, working as a financial advisor/certified financial planner.

Hometown: Huntingdon Valley, PA

Memberships & Recent Activities:  

• JU Green Key Honor Society
• Davis College Dean鈥檚 Fellows
• 小蓝视频 Honors Program
• Captain of JU Men鈥檚 Cross Country Team
• Member of Student Athletic Advisory Committee  
• Treasurer of Surf Club 

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement:  

• Beach Clean-ups
• Local 5-kilometer road races

Internships/Employment:  

• Sales Representative- Jenkintown Running Company- Jenkintown, Pennsylvania (November 2022-Present)
• Damages Division Intern- Capital Project Management Incorporated-Blue Bell, Pennsylvania (May 2022-July 2023)
• Data Entry Internship- KVK Tech- Allentown, Pennsylvania- August 2020

Bio: Thomas Hellenbrand is a Junior Accounting major with a Political Science minor and a captain on the Men鈥檚 Cross Country team. Currently, 丑别鈥檚 the seventh fastest runner of all time at 小蓝视频. Professionally, Thomas is excited to enter into the accounting field and will be starting an internship with EY this winter, which will help him as he pursues a career in audit and assurance with a large accounting firm. He credits his mother, Denise, for instilling the values of hard work and perseverance. When Thomas 颈蝉苍鈥檛 running or doing classwork, he loves to add music to his vinyl collection and play online chess.

Hometown: Charlotte, NC

Memberships & Recent Activities:  

• 小蓝视频 President鈥檚 List and Dean鈥檚 List
• Davis College Dean鈥檚 Fellows
• Campus Connection 838
• The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• JU Society of Physics Students

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement: 

• Samaritan鈥檚 Feet: Honduras Mission Trips
• Samaritan鈥檚 Feet: Nicaragua Mission Trip
• Charlotte Rice-n-Beans: Homeless Feeding Program

Internships/Employment: 

• Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader for Physics 鈥� 小蓝视频 鈥� Jacksonville, Fl (August 2023 鈥� Present) 
• Manufacturing Lab Assistant 鈥� 小蓝视频 鈥� Jacksonville, FL (August 2023 鈥� Present) 
• Physics Teaching Assistant (TA) 鈥� 小蓝视频 鈥� Jacksonville, FL (August 2022 鈥� May 2023) 

Bio: Junior, Zachary Howard is pursuing a dual degree in Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Physics at 小蓝视频. Upon graduation, he intends to obtain a master鈥檚 degree in Mechanical Engineering. Once Zachary receives his graduate degree, he will pursue a long-term career in either rollercoaster or aerospace engineering. Zach is known for his organization, determination, ability to be a team leader and his relentless pursuit for excellence in all he does, whether in the classroom or personal work. In his career at 小蓝视频, he has been recognized on the Dean鈥檚 List at least three times and the President鈥檚 List once. Zach also works to mentor and guide students to success in the engineering and physics departments, working as a Manufacturing Lab Assistant and Supplemental Instruction Leader for physics.  

Hometown: Franklin, IN

Memberships & Recent Activities:鈥� 

• JU Grad2Grad Program
• Davis College Dean鈥檚 Fellows 
• 小蓝视频 Dean鈥檚 List
• Member of the 小蓝视频 Indoor Volleyball Team 
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes 
• Campus Connections 838 

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement: 

• JU Charter Day 2023: Anglewood
• Special Olympics Florida Polar Plunge 
• Jacksonville Humane Society 
• JU Charter Day 2022: Youth Crisis Center

Internships/Employment:  

• Seasonal Wait Staff, 450 North Brewing Company, Columbus, IN, May 2019 - Present 

Bio: Cameron Kelsay is a junior at 小蓝视频, majoring in Accounting. Cameron has been a member of 闯鲍鈥檚 Women鈥檚 Indoor Volleyball team for three years and learned many skills being a student-athlete, including leadership, communicationand teamwork. She鈥檚 persistent with both her academic as well as athletic goals and works hard to achieve them every day. She plans to continue her career in accounting after obtaining her MBA with a concentration in Management through the JU Grad2Grad program. In her free time, Cameron enjoys spending time with friends and family, attending concerts and going to the beach.

Hometown: Jacksonville, FL

Memberships & Recent Activities: 

• CMA Scholarship 
• ASME Member  
• IEEE Member
• JU Physics Club Member  
• National Honor Society
• Spanish Honor Society  
• Davis College Dean's Fellows
• JU Dean's List

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement:鈥� 

• Habitat for Humanity
• Red Cross 
• Key Club President
• Mat Monsters Grappling and Jujuitsu  
• The Science and Education Benefit VA 

滨苍迟别谤苍蝉丑颈辫蝉/贰尘辫濒辞测尘别苍迟:鈥�&苍产蝉辫;

• Engineering Intern/Assembly Technician - RepOne Strength 鈥� Jacksonville Florida (Summer 2023 鈥� Present) 
• Physics Teachers Assistant - 小蓝视频 Physics Department 鈥� Jacksonville University (Fall 2022 鈥� Spring 2023)  
• Mathematics Tutor 鈥� Self Employed 鈥� Macclenny Florida (Summer 2022 鈥� Summer 2023)  
• 3D Printer Technician/3d Print salesmen 鈥� Facebook marketplace 鈥� Virginia Beach, Virginia (Summer 2019 鈥� Winter 2020)  
• Beach, Virginia, Jacksonville, Florida (Summer 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022) 

Bio: Zachary Leinart II is a junior Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Physics major at 小蓝视频. 贬别鈥檚 an active member in various leadership-oriented STEM clubs, including ASME and IEEE as well as a member in off campus community betterment clubs, such as Key Club and National Honor Society. Zachary has internship experience with Rep One Strength as an assembly/3Dprinter technician, along with business experience constructing and assembling 3Dprinted parts through use of CAD modeling while running online marketplace stores. He has participated in numerous research and development projects, including the IEEE SoutheastCon 2024 Robotics Competition where his skills were developed in the field of mechatronics and automation. After earning both of his undergraduate degrees, Zachary will pursue a career in robotics and pursue a master鈥檚 degree in robotics.  

Hometown: New Milford, NJ

Memberships & Recent Activities: 

• JU Green Key Honor Society
• Davis College Deans Fellows
• JU President's and Dean's List

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement: 

• All Nations Soccer League, Team Captain  

Internships/Employment:  

• Tax Season Intern, Bodine Perry, Orange Park, FL, January 2023 - Present 

Bio: Sommer Marroquin is a senior majoring in Accounting with minors in French, Spanish and Kinesiology. She was most recently recognized as a member of 小蓝视频鈥檚 Green Key Honor Society, representing the top one percent of student-leaders on campus. Sommer currently serves as SGA Treasurer, president of the Accounting, Finance, and Analytics Club as well as the French Club - and is the Treasurer of the Foreign Language Honor Society, Phi Sigma Iota. She also has been an RA in Oak Hall for the last two years, where she enjoys helping her community grow and thrive. In addition, Sommer works on campus teaching yoga classes in the fitness center and for the Women's Track Team through Recreation & Wellness. After graduation, Sommer will be working at Deloitte, a Big 4 accounting firm, while she begins studying to pass the CPA exam. 

Hometown: Orlando, Florida

Memberships and Recent Activities: 

• JU's President's List and Dean's List 
• Indoor Volleyball Student Athlete
• Beach Volleyball Student Athlete
• ASUN Academic Scholar and Honor Roll
• Pursuing MBA through Grad2Grad Program

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement: 

• Jacksonville Beach Cleanup Volunteer 
• Thanksgiving Baskets
• Toys for Tots

Internships/Employment: 

• Deloitte Audit 2023 Summer Intern in Jacksonville Office
• Start full-time with Deloitte as Audit Staff for the Jacksonville office in January 2025

Bio: Jenna is a senior graduating in accounting. She is furthering her education at Jacksonville University as she pursues her Master's of Business Administration. She will be graduating in December of 2023 with her undergrad and her master's in the Summer of 2024. Jenna has played on the indoor and beach volleyball teams at 小蓝视频 for all four years. This helped her further develop time management, teamwork, and leadership skills. Jenna also worked as an audit intern for Deloitte over the summer and is excited to start full-time with them as an Audit Staff after graduation. 

Hometown: Toronto, Canada

Memberships & Recent Activities:鈥� 

• JU's Dean's List
• Davis College Dean's Fellows
• Member of JU Men's Soccer Team
• Sport Business Student Advisory Board

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement:鈥� 

• Night to Shine Foundation
• Feeding Northeast Florida
• Toronto FC Kid's Soccer Clinics

Internships/Employment: 

• Peer Advisor - 小蓝视频 - Jacksonville, FL (August 2023 - Present) 
• Business Development Specialist - Nortex Roofing Ltd. - Toronto, Canada (May 2023 - July 2023) 
• Server - Simcoe Arms - Simcoe, Canada (December 2021 - July 2023) 
• Server - Lone Star Texas Bar & Grill - Toronto, Canada (February 2019 - July 2021) 

Bio:鈥� Josh Moreira is a senior at 小蓝视频, majoring in Sport Business and minoring in Marketing. He's in the process of completing his undergraduate degree and intends to begin his MBA at 小蓝视频 in the spring of 2024. Josh has been a member of the Men鈥檚 Soccer Team for four years and is grateful for the opportunities that the sport of soccer has given him in his life. As a student-athlete, he has been able to learn the importance of time management and collaboration and has developed a tremendous understanding of what it means to succeed within a team environment. After obtaining his MBA, Josh hopes to work in a professional or collegiate sports organization, where he can positively impact the lives of other athletes.  鈥� 

Hometown: Osprey, Florida

Memberships & Recent Activities: 

• Davis College Dean鈥� Fellows
• JU Flight Team Member
• JU Dean's List
• SkyWest Pilot Pathway Program
• JetBlue University Gateway Program
• Republic RJET Cadet Program
• Commercial Single/Multi Engine License

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement: 

• Mission trip to Zambia, Africa with Family Legacy
• Students Staff Volunteer at the Church of Eleven22 (Fall 2023- Present)
• Member of FCA  
• Ironman Florida/ Augusta finisher

Internships/Employment: 

• Sports Performance Intern at the College of Charleston, Charleston, SC (September 2021- May 2022)
• Football Sports Performance Intern at the University of South Florida, Tampa, FL (May 2022- August 2022)
  
• Sports Performance Intern at The Citadel, Charleston, SC (August 2022- December 2022) 

Bio: Jake Owens is a junior transfer student majoring in Aviation Management and Flight Operations. Before graduation, he plans to instruct at a flight school to build his hours. Following earning his degree, and earning 1,000 flight hours, Jake plans to go directly to a part 121 air carrier where he can earn turbine time in the jet, to eventually make it to a major U.S. airline. He plans on instructing during his senior year, so he can begin working on his dreams of becoming an airline pilot. Outside of school and flying, Jake participates in ultra-endurance triathlons - and also volunteers at the church of Eleven22 in its student ministry. 

Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska  

Memberships & Recent Activities: 

• Member of 小蓝视频鈥檚 Clay Target Shooting Team  
• Davis College Dean's Fellows   
• Presidents Honors List 2020 

• Volunteer Karate Instructor at Okamoto鈥檚 School of Karate in Anchorage, Alaska.  
• Leader and organizer of the Neonatal Knitting Hat Drive for Providence Hospital (Level 3 NICU)  in Anchorage, Alaska.  
• Volunteer Trapper for the International Skeet Competition at Jacksonville Clay Target Sports. 

Internships/Employment:  

• Forklift Operator and Tools and Hardware Sales Associate at Lowes Home Improvement Anchorage, AK & Jacksonville, FL (Dec 2020- Jan 2023).  
• Tutor for the Aviation Department at 小蓝视频- Jacksonville, Florida (Aug 2023-present) 
• Peer Advisor - Davis College of Business and Technology - Jacksonville, Florida (Aug 2023-Present) 

叠颈辞:鈥� Savannah Panting is a senior Aviation Management major, with a minor in Flight Operations, graduating early in November 2023. She鈥檚 currently enrolled in the Grad2Grad program and working on her Master of Business Administration, expecting to graduate in April of 2024. A current member of the JU Shooting Team, she earned a Top 20 National title in Super Sporting. Additionally, s丑别鈥檚 an Instrument-rated Private Pilot and a Seaplane-rated pilot, retaining a tailwheel endorsement as well as rated to operate unmanned drones. Savannah鈥檚 Alaskan background, family values, work ethic, and drive for helping others continues to serve her well. Life in Alaska taught her to be strong, prepared and to think ahead to avoid potential pitfalls in life and in the extreme environment. Savannah currently mentors business students as a peer advisor and tutors flight operation students in demanding Federal Aviation Authority subjects. Her passions reside in flying, fishing, sport shooting, and the outdoors. She endeavors to be a senior leader of Flight Operations and a pilot at a major airline/corporation, working to be a chief pilot and eventually a vice president of flight operations.

Hometown:鈥疉ustin, Texas

Memberships and Activities: 

• Member of 小蓝视频 Men鈥檚 Lacrosse Team  
• Campus Connection 838  
• Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
• JU Dean鈥檚 List 

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement: 

• JAGS Foundation, Wilma鈥檚 Little 
• People School, Jax beach clean up

Internships/Employment:

• Co-Founder - Bridge The Game, LLC - Austin, TX (July 2022 - Present) 
• Coach - Iron Horse Lacrosse, LLC - (May 2022- Present) 
• Guest Service Specialist - Freedom Boat Club - Austin, TX (May 2019- July 2021) 

Bio: Quentin Pellegrino is a senior majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Marketing. After finishing his bachelor鈥檚 degree in the spring, he plans on pursuing an MBA over two years and then pursuing a career in sales or commercial real estate. Quentin has been a member of the JU Men鈥檚 Lacrosse Team for the past four years. Quentin started his own lacrosse training company, 鈥淏ridge The Game, LLC鈥�, in his hometown with a former teammate. Quentin exhibits qualities of hard work, diligence, and collaboration both on and off the field. Quentin plans to further his experience by pursuing internships or work in his fields of interest.

Hometown: Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Memberships & Recent Activities:鈥� 

• 小蓝视频 President鈥檚 List and Dean鈥檚 List
• Member of 小蓝视频's Men's Baseball Team  
• Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
• Campus Connections 838
• Davis College Dean's Fellows

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement:鈥� 

• Blessings in a Backpack Volunteer 
• Worship Participant Mandarin Church of Christ 

• Retirement Services Intern - West Point Business Group - Jacksonville, Florida (May 2021 鈥� August 2021) 
• Retirement Services Intern 鈥� Mai Capital 鈥� Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (June 2024-August 2024) 

Bio:鈥� 鈥�Layton Perry is a junior majoring in Finance. After earning his undergraduate degree, he plans to further his education and earn an MSF or MBA in Finance. Layton has been a 小蓝视频 Baseball Team member since his freshman year. Selected by his coach, Layton also represents the JU Baseball Team through the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. He dedicates his academic successes to his parents for teaching him how to work and showing him what it takes to be successful. After completing his master鈥檚 program, Layton plans to begin working for a financial firm focusing on retirement services.

Hometown: Lexington, KY

Memberships & Recent Activities:  

• Captain of the JU Women鈥檚 Golf Team 
• JU SAAC representative (Student-Athlete Advisory Committee) 
• JU Tennis Club 
• 2-time JU Dean鈥檚 List 
• 2-time JU Presidents List 
• 2-time WGCA Academic All-American 
• JU Athletics Female New Phin Award 2022 
• ASUN Conference All-freshman Team Women鈥檚 Golf 2022 
• ASUN Conference All-Tournament Team Women鈥檚 Golf 2023 
• Winner Sea Best Classic Collegiate Golf Tournament 2021 

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement:  

• TPC Sawgrass Players Tournament Volunteer (March 2022 & 2023) 
• JU Charter Day (April 2022) 
• Southland Christian Church Member 

Internships/Employment:  

• Golf Shop Manager and Golf Event Coordinator 鈥� Harbor Point Golf Club 鈥� Harbor Springs, MI (May-August 2022 & 2023) 
• Summer Intern Player Development and Coordinator 鈥� First Tee of Northern Michigan 鈥� Harbor Springs, MI (July 2023) 
• Golf Shop Attendant and Maintenance Staff - Kearney Hills Golf Links 鈥� Lexington, KY (March 2020 鈥� August 2021) 

Bio: 鈥�Casey Powell is a junior business student majoring in Finance. She has been a two-time team captain on 闯鲍鈥檚 Division 1 Women's Golf Team. 颁补蝉别测鈥檚 athletic achievements include the JU Athletics Female New Phin Award, the ASUN All-Freshman Team, the ASUN Conference All-Tournament Team, and the winner of the Sea Best Classic Collegiate Golf Tournament. Her dedication on the golf course translates to the classroom as a two-time Women Golf Coaches Association Academic All-American. Casey spends her summers working in golf course management in Kentucky and Michigan. After graduating, Casey plans to pursue a career in finance.

Hometown: Bryceville, Florida 

Memberships & Recent Activities: 

• Member of Alpha Epsilon Phi
• Davis College Dean's Fellows 
• JU Honors Program
• JU Dean's List 

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement: 

• DONNA Foundation
• North Florida School for Special Education
• Communities in Schools

Internships/Employment: 

• Server, Congaree and Penn, Jacksonville FL, June 2021-Present

Bio: Josie Ratliff is a senior pursuing a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Cybersecurity with a minor in Criminal Justice, with aspirations to commence her graduate studies in Digital Forensics next fall. Over the next five years, she aims to secure a position within a law enforcement agency or the Federal Bureau of Investigation to contribute to the vital mission of protecting and countering terrorism. Currently, Josie holds the role of Vice President for New Member Education within her sorority, Alpha Epsilon Phi. My involvement with Alpha Epsilon Phi has afforded her numerous opportunities to engage in community service and philanthropic initiatives, which have enriched her understanding of the importance of selfless service. She is deeply committed to inspiring others through her actions and contributions. Beyond 闯辞蝉颈别鈥檚 academic and extracurricular pursuits, she highly values quality time spent with her family, who serve as a continual source of inspiration in her life. 

Hometown: Simpsonville, South Carolina

Memberships & Recent Activities: 

• Member of JU Beach Volleyball Team
• Member of JUBVB Fall Leadership Committee
• Vice President of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
• Davis College Dean鈥檚 Fellows
• JU President鈥檚 List 

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement: 

• Volunteer at NFSSE
• Volunteer for Jaguars 
• Member of Church of Eleven 22

Internships/Employment: 

• Peer Advisor, DCOBT Center for Professional Development, Jacksonville, FL (August 2022 鈥� present
• Social Media Marketing Intern, Villa Giovanna, Sorrento, Italy (May 2023- July 2023) 
• Shift Leader, Ice Cream Station, Simpsonville, SC (June 2018- August 2023

Bio: Senior, Miller Reames, is majoring in Marketing with a Spanish minor. She鈥檚 a part of the Grad2Grad Program and will graduate with her MBA in May 2025. Miller is on the Beach Volleyball Team at Jacksonville University. She鈥檚 Vice President of Phi Kappa Phi and has recently received a leadership position on the beach volleyball team. Through athletics and leadership opportunities, Miller has developed strong time management, dedication, and communication with a team. Outside of school, Miller is passionate about her faith and attending FCA, Campus Connections, and Church of Eleven 22. After college, she would like to secure a position as a marketing manager at an internationally acclaimed company. 

Hometown: Tampa, Florida 

Memberships & Recent Activities: 

• Member of 小蓝视频 Women's Rowing Team鈥� 
• Davis College of Business and Technology Student Ambassador 
• Davis College Dean鈥檚 Fellow 
• Zimmerman Scholars 
• Women鈥檚 Rowing Leadership Representative  
• Member of Alpha Eta Rho

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement: 

• Volunteer at Nathan Benderson Park 

Internships/Employment:  

• Office Assistant- Blue Sky Pools-Tampa, FL (June 2018鈥揚resent). 

Bio: Mackenzie Turinsky is a senior from Tampa, Florida. She is majoring in Management with a minor in Aviation Management and is set to graduate in 2024. In addition to being a Davis College of Business and Technology Top 25 Student, she鈥檚 a Zimmerman Scholar, Dean鈥檚 Fellow, Student Ambassador, a member of Phi Kappa Phi, and a part of Alpha Eta Rho, a professional aviation fraternity. Mackenzie is also a member of the JU Women鈥檚 Rowing Team and represents the team on the leadership council. She has made two NCAA appearances in the First Varsity 4+. Mackenzie works seasonally for Blue Sky Pools, a swimming pool construction company in Tampa, Florida. Mackenzie would like to pursue a career in construction project management.

Hometown: Kingsville, Maryland

Memberships & Recent Activities:  

• Alpha Delta Pi Sorority- President, Vice President, Director of Public Relations, Director of New Member Education 
• Order of Omega Honor Society - President
• Panhellenic Council- Public Relations Chair 
• Scholar鈥檚 Student Association - Secretary 
• National Society of Leadership and Success  
• Scholar鈥檚 Program
• Davis College Dean's Fellows

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement: 

• North Florida School of Special Education (August 2020 - November 2020)
• Ronald McDonald House Charities (September 2020 - Present)

• Server/Bartender/Hostess- Banditos Tacos and Tequila- White Marsh, Maryland (Summers and Winters 2021 - Present)  
• Tanning Specialist- SOL US Tanning- Jacksonville, Florida (September 2021 - April 2022)
• Hostess- DeSantis Pizza Grill and Bar- Perry Hall, Maryland (June 2020 - August 2020) 
• Spa Assistant- Spa on the Avenue- White Marsh, Maryland (June 2018 - August 2020)

Bio: MacKenzie Updike is a fourth-year student majoring in Business Administration and minoring in English. Next year, she鈥檒濒 be pursuing her MBA through 闯鲍鈥檚 Grad2Grad program. Through her time here at JU, she has enjoyed holding multiple elected positions in her sorority as well as other organizations on campus. MacKenzie believes these leadership opportunities, which have also given her teamwork experience, will prepare her for any career path she decides to take. She feels that her strengths are in public speaking, communication, and presenting. MacKenzie also has a passion for writing and working with social media/public relations. She is creative, dedicated, and outgoing. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, attending concerts, and spending time with family or friends. MacKenzie is actively seeking to further her experience pursuing internships in her fields of interest.