September 15, 2022

53 Huskers named to Jacht Agency’s fall crew

(From left) Caroline Sukstorf, Abigail Reed, Shelby Crays, Joseph Zakaria and Michael Coonce work on laptops in the Jacht lab in September.
Alyssa Onnen | Jacht

Alyssa Onnen | Jacht
(From left) Caroline Sukstorf, Abigail Reed, Shelby Crays, Joseph Zakaria and Michael Coonce work in the Jacht lab in September.

Fifty-three University of Nebraska–Lincoln students have been named to the Jacht Agency’s fall crew.

Jacht is a student-run agency offered through the College of Journalism and Mass Communications that allows participants to gain real-world experience by working with a variety of clients on brand strategy, public relations, multimedia design and more. Jacht has 16 clients, including nonprofits and local businesses, this fall.

“I am thrilled to work alongside the next crew of committed young professionals,” said Jemalyn Griffin, Jacht’s executive director. “I have high hopes for this crew as they continue to strive for success and produce high-quality work for our clients.”

Following is a list of Jacht members for fall 2022, listed alphabetically by hometown, with their year in school, major(s) and position:

Nebraska

Bellevue:

  • Mark Thayer, senior, broadcasting, videographer

Columbus:

  • Kendra Korger, junior, advertising and public relations, public relations specialist

Elkhorn:

  • Michael Coonce, senior, broadcasting, videographer

Gretna:

  • Tanner Cano, senior, advertising and public relations, brand strategist
  • Maeya Gydesen, senior, advertising and public relations, and global studies, human resources specialist
  • Sydney Wagner, senior, advertising and public relations, director of public relations

Hastings:

  • Libbie DeBusk, senior, advertising and public relations, brand strategist
  • Kate Landgren, senior, advertising and public relations, brand strategist

Lincoln:

  • Carson Allen, senior, broadcasting, and sports media and communication, videographer
  • Odelia Amenyah, senior, advertising and public relations, and journalism, diversity and inclusion specialist
  • Shelby Crays, senior, broadcasting and film studies, videographer
  • Hayla Doohen, senior, advertising and public relations, and graphic design, graphic designer
  • Anna Heinrich, senior, advertising and public relations, brand strategist
  • Bailey Horky, junior, advertising and public relations, director of account strategy
  • Emerson McClure, senior, advertising and public relations, and journalism, copywriter
  • Michelle Nguyen, senior, graphic design, graphic designer
  • Vashti Parks, senior, advertising and public relations, and psychology, account executive
  • Campbell Sharpe, junior, advertising and public relations, social media strategist
  • Joseph Zakaria, senior, broadcasting and journalism, videographer

Omaha:

  • Mario Ballinas, senior, broadcasting, videographer
  • Michael Earnest, senior, broadcasting, and sports media and communication, videographer
  • Lilly Gilinsky, senior, advertising and public relations, brand strategist
  • Aditi Gunda, junior, advertising and public relations, account executive
  • Hannah-Kate Kinney, senior, advertising and public relations, broadcasting and journalism, director of multimedia
  • Olivia Murphy, senior, advertising and public relations, copywriter
  • Josie Odermatt, senior, advertising and public relations, social media strategist
  • Emily Pietrzak, senior, graphic design, graphic designer
  • Mallory Rossitto, senior, marketing, account executive
  • Gavin Struve, senior, advertising and public relations, and sports media and communication, copywriter
  • Cecelia Welsh, senior, advertising and public relations, and journalism, account executive

York:

  • Alyssa Onnen, senior, advertising and public relations, and journalism, photographer

Elsewhere

Gilbert, Arizona:

  • Peyton Thomas, senior, broadcating, journalism, and sports media and communication, videographer

Broomfield, Colorado:

  • Avery Bamesberger, senior, advertising and public relations, copywriter

Roscoe, Illinois:

  • Emma Dostal, junior, advertising and public relations, and global studies, business development specialist

Des Moines, Iowa:

  • Bryn Shaffer, senior, advertising and public relations, and marketing, multimedia strategist

Earlham, Iowa:

  • Madi Waltman, senior, advertising and public relations, and graphic design, graphic designer

George, Iowa:

  • Mackenzie Fugitt, senior, advertising and public relations, public relations specialist

New Orleans, Louisiana:

  • Caroline Sukstorf, senior, advertising and public relations, multimedia strategist

Rockville, Maryland:

  • Asa Hemenway, senior, textiles, merchandise and fashion design, videographer

Douglas, Michigan:

  • Celia Cunnion, senior, advertising and public relations, and broadcasting, business development specialist

Rosemount, Minnesota:

  • Elizabeth Howard, junior, advertising and public relations, account executive

Savage, Minnesota:

  • Alexandra Bidgood, senior, advertising and public relations, account executive

Woodbury, Minnesota:

  • Ella Stephan, senior, marketing, account executive

O’Fallon, Missouri:

  • Abigail Reed, senior, broadcasting, videographer

Rapid City, South Dakota:

  • Gabrielle Becton, senior, advertising and public relations, and broadcasting, director of communications

Sioux Falls, South Dakota:

  • Zoe Matheson, senior, management, director of business development

Dallas, Texas:

  • Daniel Magnuson, senior, sports media and communication, videographer

Highland Village, Texas:

  • Alyssa Micaletti, senior, advertising and public relations, social media strategist

Round Rock, Texas:

  • Mackenzie Cook, senior, advertising and public relations, multimedia strategist

San Antonio, Texas:

  • Jacob Mainez, junior, advertising and public relations, diversity and inclusion specialist

Ichinomiya, Japan:

  • Mizuki Sugito, senior, broadcasting, videographer

Kajang, Malaysia:

  • Wan Farhana Natasya Binti Norazan, senior, advertising and public relations, social media strategist

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam:

  • Chi Nguyen Quynh Pham, junior, advertising and public relations, and graphic design, social media strategist

News Release Contact(s)

Marketing and Communications Coordinator, College of Journalism and Mass Communications

High Resolution Photos

(From left) Caroline Sukstorf, Abigail Reed, Shelby Crays, Joseph Zakaria and Michael Coonce work on laptops in the Jacht lab in September.