Jacht Agency announces new members for spring semester

Saturday, February 17, 2024 - 8:45pm

Jackson Atwell, Alan Eno and Nia Johnson use camera at Jacht Agency

Jacht videographers Jackson Atwell and Nia Johnson work with CoJMC faculty member and Jacht Creative Director Alan Eno. Maia Merritt | Jacht Photographer

Jacht Agency is excited to announce its student crew for the spring 2024 semester. This semester, there are 48 Jachters,” who represent students from different backgrounds and majors at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). 

Jacht, a student-run advertising agency through the UNL 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 to improve their skills and develop their expertise throughout the semester. Often, students return to Jacht for a second semester to discover more opportunities and take on leadership roles.  

Teghan Metcalf, a senior advertising and public relations major, serves as the director of account strategy this semester. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing client relations and brand strategy development.   

Jacht is one of those once-in-a-lifetime experiences you are fortunate to get,” Metcalf said. Throughout the semester, working internally with a team, and externally with clients, I am able to build up my skills that I would not be able to in a traditional classroom setting, and this will translate well in the real world when I’m starting my career.”  

Students work with clients and gain the opportunity to make a direct impact on the business. Clients this semester include MI Cubed, University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), the Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance and more. Jacht continues to encourage a culture where students have the opportunity to collaborate, network and strengthen client relationships.   

Applications to join Jacht for the fall 2024 semester are now open. Applicants from all UNL colleges are welcome to apply by March 7Find more information and apply at https://www.jacht.agency/apply.

The following students are a part of the spring 2024 Jacht crew: 

Name Position
Bennett Woody 
Videographer 
Cailtin Pieters 
Videographer 
Celia Wightman 
Copywriter 
Dana Summers 
Business Developer 
Dayton Bailey 
Brand Strategist  
Drew Baldridge 
Director of Communications and Public Relations  
Elizabeth Hesser 
Account Executive  
Emma Conarchy 
Graphic Designer 
Emori Hamilton 
Social Media Specialist 
Erin Bousquet 
Graphic Designer 
Han Doan 
Graphic Designer 
Hannah Hart 
Brand Strategist 
Helena Tran 
DEI Specialist 
Jackson Atwell 
Videographer 
Jason Rogers 
Copywriter 
Jena Nelson  
Graphic Designer 
Jenna Reynolds  
Videographer 
Jillian Buell 
Social Media Strategist  
Kai Xing Toon 
Videographer  
Kaitlin Kadavy 
Production Manager  
Kara Stone 
PR Specialist 
Kasha Cherek 
Multimedia Strategist 
Kate Janisch 
Account Executive 
Kelsie Bliss 
Social Media Strategist 
Kieran Strawmier 
Director of Business Development 
Lana Hebda  
Videographer  
Lauren Peters 
Multimedia Strategist  
Leo Huse 
Graphic Designer 
Luke Kuenstler  
PR Specialist  
Madalyn Backes 
Multimedia Strategist  
Madison Kielty 
Videographer 
Madysen Early 
HR Specialist  
Maia Merritt 
Photographer 
Malaki Holmes 
Videographer 
Megan Braun 
Brand Strategist 
Mia Ackermann 
Director of Multimedia 
Mitchell Yosten 
Business Developer 
Nia Johnson 
Videographer 
Nina Campbell 
Art Director 
Olivia Priefert 
Videographer  
Parviz Jamalov 
Director of HR & Culture / DEI 
Rachel Hayden 
Account Executive  
Regan Sheppard 
Account Executive 
Sama Muthanna 
DEI Specialist  
Sandy Cortez 
Graphic Designer 
Teghan Metcalf 
Director of Account Strategy 
Will Fuglsang 
Account Executive  
XinMay Kok 
Web Designer 

Jacht Agency is a full-service, student-run advertising agency through the College of Journalism and Mass Communications. Students in Jacht gain real-world experience that builds on classroom instruction through opportunities to work with various clients in an advertising agency setting. Jacht offers many creative services, including strategic branding, integrated marketing communications, campaign concepts, videography, photography, social media strategy, content creation, print design and public relations. Learn more about Jacht Agency at https://www.jacht.agency.