Jacht Agency announces new members for fall semester

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 3:45pm

Jacht Agency is excited to announce its student crew for the fall 2023 semester. This semester, there are 56 “Jachters,” who represent returning and new students from different backgrounds and majors at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL).

Jacht, UNL’s student-run advertising agency through the College of Journalism and Mass Communications, offers students real-world experience as they work with a variety of clients on brand strategy, public relations, multimedia, design and more.   

Jacht enables students across a diverse array of majors 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, will serve as the director of business development this semester. In this role, she will collaborate directly with current clients, develop scopes of work, create memorandums of understanding, and actively seek out potential clients.

“Jacht has already provided me several professional development opportunities,” Oberle said. “As an aspiring business professional, I have gained confidence in myself and as a leader.”

Students work with real-world clients and gain the opportunity to make a direct impact on the business. Clients this semester include MI Cubed, the Nebraska Army National Guard, Prodenco, and more. Jacht continues to encourage a culture where students have the opportunity to collaborate, network and strengthen client relationships.

Following is a list of Jacht members for fall 2023, listed alphabetically by last name, with their position, year in school, major(s) and hometown:

Full Name Position Year Major(s) Hometown
Mia Ackermann Videographer senior advertising and public relations, journalism Bartlett, IL
Jeannine Akamba Brand Strategist senior advertising and public relations Lincoln, NE
Andrew Alvarez Videographer senior broadcasting, journalism Scottsbluff, NE
Drew Baldridge Public Relations Specialist senior advertising and public relations Omaha, NE
Shaydan Bayless Web Developer senior graphic design Beatrice, NE
Sophia Berglund Social Media Strategist senior advertising and public relations Bennington, NE
Emily Bray Art Director senior advertising and public relations, graphic design Lincoln, NE
Paige Brophy Director of Communications and Public Relations senior advertising and public relations Lincoln, NE
Jillian Buell Social Media Strategist junior advertising and public relations Bassett, NE
Ethan Burger Business Development Strategist junior advertising and public relations Brookhaven, GA
Jaynie Bustad Graphic Designer senior graphic design Wahoo, NE
Nina Campbell Graphic Designer junior graphic design Lincoln, NE
Danae Contino Graphic Designer junior graphic design Lincoln, NE
Zach Cutler Videographer senior advertising and public relations, sports media and communication Omaha, NE
Megan Davey Lead Social Media Strategist senior advertising and public relations, journalism Papillion, NE
Han Doan Graphic Designer senior advertising and public relations, graphic design Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Breanna Fanta Public Relations Specialist senior advertising and public relations, journalism Cairo, NE
Trent Fechtmeister Account Executive junior advertising and public relations Gretna, NE
Natalie Frick Human Resources Specialist senior advertising and public relations, sports media and communication Kansas City, KS
Bella Galindo Graphic Design Lead senior advertising and public relations, graphic design Lincoln, NE
Alec Gettert Graphic Designer senior graphic design Wahoo, NE
Aditi Gunda Director of Account Strategy senior advertising and public relations Omaha, NE
Noah Hass Director of Multimedia senior advertising and public relations West Point, NE
Lily Henkle Account Executive senior advertising and public relations Kansas City, MO
Brianna Hopping Brand Strategist senior advertising and public relations Fordyce, NE
Skylar Hoxie Account Executive senior advertising and public relations Lincoln, NE
Luka Ivkovic Brand Strategist Lead senior advertising and public relations Leawood, KS
Nia Johnson Videographer senior broadcasting Omaha, NE
Emma Luci Account Executive senior advertising and public relations, sports media and communication Lincoln, NE
Jen Maier Social Media Strategist junior advertising and public relations Omaha, NE
Grayson McGeath Videographer senior broadcasting Aliquippa, PA
Maia Merritt Photographer senior advertising and public relations Elkhorn, NE
Teghan Metcalf Account Executive senior advertising and public relations, journalism Lincoln, NE
Karlie Moore Videographer senior broadcasting, sports media and communication Windsor, Ontario
Sam Newell Videographer senior broadcasting Papillion, NE
Maggie Nielsen Diversity Equity and Inclusion Lead senior advertising and public relations, German, global studies Hastings, NE
Caroline Oberle Director of Business Development senior advertising and public relations Saint Paul, MN
Lauren Peters Multimedia Strategist senior advertising and public relations Lincoln, NE
Abby Reed Production Manager grad student integrated media communications St. Louis, MO
Jason Rogers Copywriter senior marketing Lincoln, NE
Kate Sexton Brand Strategist senior advertising and public relations Naperville, IL
Sara Schulz Lead Public Relations Specialist senior advertising and public relations Brighton, CO
Kara Stone Public Relations Specialist senior advertising and public relations Elm Creek, NE
Kieran Strawmier Data Analyst senior advertising and public relations, sports media and communication Bellevue, NE
Emma Swanson Social Media Strategist senior advertising and public relations Highlands Ranch, CO
Paige Thornton Human Resources Specialist senior advertising and public relations Sioux Falls, SD
Helena Tran Diversity Equity and Inclusion Specialist senior graphic design Lincoln, NE
Seonghyeon Um Videographer senior broadcasting Seoul, South Korea
August VanCleave Graphic Designer senior graphic design Lincoln, NE
Jacob Vanderford Director of Culture senior advertising and public relations, broadcasting Lincoln, NE
Alexandra Watson Director of Human Resources senior advertising and public relations Papillion, NE
Celia Wightman Copywriter senior advertising and public relations Lexington, NE
Marissa Wilken Multimedia Strategist senior advertising and public relations Papillion, NE
Faith Worden Account Executive junior advertising and public relations, sports media and communication Omaha, NE
Lexie Worden Lead Copywriter junior advertising and public relations, journalism Omaha, NE
Kai Xing Toon Videographer senior broadcasting Kuala Lampur, Malaysia