Fifty-six University of Nebraska–Lincoln students have been named to Jacht Ad 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. Clients this semester include Multiple Intelligences Cubed, the Nebraska Army National Guard and Prodenco.
Jacht allows students to improve their skills and develop their expertise throughout the semester. Often students return to Jacht to discover more opportunities and take on leadership roles.
Caroline Oberle, a senior advertising and public relations major and returning “Jachter,” will serve as the director of business development this semester. In this role, she will collaborate with clients, develop scopes of work, create memorandums of understanding and seek out potential clients.
“Jacht has already provided me several professional development opportunities,” she said. “As an aspiring business professional, I have gained confidence in myself and as a leader.”
Following is a list of Jacht members for fall 2023, listed alphabetically by hometown, with their year in school, major(s) and position:
Nebraska
Bassett:
- Jillian Buell, junior, advertising and public relations, social media strategist
Beatrice:
- Shaydan Bayless, senior, graphic design, web developer
Bellevue:
- Kieran Strawmier, senior, advertising and public relations, and sports media and communication, data analyst
Bennington:
- Sophia Berglund, senior, advertising and public relations, social media strategist
Cairo:
- Breanna Fanta, senior, advertising and public relations, and journalism, public relations specialist
Elkhorn:
- Maia Merritt, senior, advertising and public relations, photographer
Elm Creek:
- Kara Stone, senior, advertising and public relations, public relations specialist
Fordyce:
- Brianna Hopping, senior, advertising and public relations, brand strategist
Gretna:
- Trent Fechtmeister, junior, advertising and public relations, account executive
Hastings:
- Maggie Nielsen, senior, advertising and public relations, German and global studies, diversity, equity and inclusion lead
Lexington:
- Celia Wightman, senior, advertising and public relations, copywriter
Lincoln:
- Jeannine Akamba, senior, advertising and public relations, brand strategist
- Emily Bray, senior, advertising and public relations, and graphic design, art director
- Paige Brophy, senior, advertising and public relations, director of communications and public relations
- Nina Campbell, junior, graphic design, graphic designer
- Danae Contino, junior, graphic design, graphic designer
- Bella Galindo, senior, advertising and public relations, and graphic design, graphic design lead
- Skylar Hoxie, senior, advertising and public relations, account executive
- Emma Luci, senior, advertising and public relations, and sports media and communication, account executive
- Teghan Metcalf, senior, advertising and public relations, and journalism, account executive
- Lauren Peters, senior, advertising and public relations, multimedia strategist
- Jason Rogers, senior, marketing, copywriter
- Helena Tran, senior, graphic design, diversity, equity and inclusion specialist
- August VanCleave, senior, graphic design, graphic designer
- Jacob Vanderford, senior, advertising and public relations, and broadcasting, director of culture
Omaha:
- Drew Baldridge, senior, advertising and public relations, public relations specialist
- Zach Cutler, senior, advertising and public relations, and sports media and communication, videographer
- Aditi Gunda, senior, advertising and public relations, director of account strategy
- Nia Johnson, senior, broadcasting, videographer
- Jen Maier, junior, advertising and public relations, social media strategist
- Faith Worden, junior, advertising and public relations, and sports media and communication, account executive
- Lexie Worden, junior, advertising and public relations, and journalism, lead copywriter
Papillion:
- Megan Davey, senior, advertising and public relations, and journalism, lead social media strategist
- Sam Newell, senior, broadcasting, videographer
- Alexandra Watson, senior, advertising and public relations, director of human resources
- Marissa Wilken, senior, advertising and public relations, multimedia strategist
Scottsbluff:
- Andrew Alvarez, senior, broadcasting and journalism, videographer
Wahoo:
- Jaynie Bustad, senior, graphic design, graphic designer
- Alec Gettert, senior, graphic design, graphic designer
West Point:
- Noah Hass, senior, advertising and public relations, director of multimedia
Elsewhere
Brighton, Colorado:
- Sara Schulz, senior, advertising and public relations, lead public relations specialist
Highlands Ranch, Colorado:
- Emma Swanson, senior, advertising and public relations, social media strategist
Brookhaven, Georgia:
- Ethan Burger, junior, advertising and public relations, business development strategist
Bartlett, Illinois:
- Mia Ackermann, senior, advertising and public relations, and journalism, videographer
Naperville, Illinois:
- Kate Sexton, senior, advertising and public relations, brand strategist
Kansas City, Kansas:
- Natalie Frick, senior, advertising and public relations, and sports media and communication, human resources specialist
Leawood, Kansas:
- Luka Ivkovic, senior, advertising and public relations, brand strategist lead
St. Louis, Missouri:
- Abby Reed, graduate student, integrated media communications, production manager
St. Paul, Minnesota:
- Caroline Oberle, senior, advertising and public relations, director of business development
Kansas City, Missouri:
- Lily Henkle, senior, advertising and public relations, account executive
Aliquippa, Pennsylvania:
- Grayson McGeath, senior, broadcasting, videographer
Sioux Falls, South Dakota:
- Paige Thornton, senior, advertising and public relations, human resources specialist
Windsor, Canada:
- Karlie Moore, senior, broadcasting, and sports media and communication, videographer
Kuala Lampur, Malaysia:
- Kai Xing Toon, senior, broadcasting, videographer
Seoul, South Korea:
- Seonghyeon Um, senior, broadcasting, videographer
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam:
- Han Doan, senior, advertising and public relations, and graphic design, graphic designer
