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 |