Staff

University of Tampa Athletic Marketing Staff
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	Salma Aly Vice President of On Campus Relations Third Year Hometown: Wesley Chapel, Florida Class: Junior Major: Marketing with a minor in Sociology Salma received an Athletic Marketing employee of the week award her first semester. She's directed Faculty Appreciation Night, Midnight Madness, Red, White, and Blue Soccer Night, Breast Cancer Awareness Soccer Night, Mardi Gras Basketball Night, and countless other games in her career. She was appointed at the end of her freshman year to take on the position of Vice President of On Campus Relations. In this, she specializes in communicating with other organizations on campus as well as other departments in order to get outside involvement in our athletic events. Salma plays tennis, enjoys fashion, and produces videos. She is fluent in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language. A fun fact about Salma is that she's never missed any of Rafael Nadal's major-slam matches.
	Lexi Lerro Vice President of Athlete Relations Second Year Hometown: Jericho, Long Island, NY Class: Sophomore Major: Sport Management Lexi led planning and operations for our annual Spring Sports Fest to introduce our spring athletics season. She is outgoing, and excells at running in game promotions and leading games. A fun fact about Lexi is that she was the captain of my rowing team in high school.
	Sabreen Khalid Vice President of Entertainment Third Year Hometown: St. Croix, US Virgin Islands Class: Junior Major: Marketing Sabreen is the University of Tampa's Hostess and Vice President of Entertainment. she has hosted many different theme nights, including the biggest annual event, Midnight Madness in the fall of 2017. Sabreen has also created and led a new annual theme night called 'Rep Your Flag' night, where she and her shift work to plan an exciting night for students to attend, bring any flag of their liking, and take pride in wherever they come from. Sabreen is from the beautiful island of St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, and is Palestinian. A fun fact about her is that she is also passionate about music, film, art and sports.
	Kirsten Jacobs Photographer/ Graphic Designer Second Year Hometown: Jacksonville, FL Class: Sophomore Major: Marketing Kirsten is Athletic Marketing's primary photographer. She is strong skilled in photography, digital imaging, as well as graphic design. Kirsten has helped design and import beautiful graphics for our flyers, video boards, and social media. This year, she led a Relay For Life theme night, but one will usually find her creative expertise behind the camera. She primarily uses Adobe Photoshop and works closely with Gabi in creating a database for graphics.
	Emily Ginley General Member First Year Hometown: Shoreham, NY Class: Freshman Major: Sport Management Emily is excited to have joined the Athletic Marketing team this past fall of 2017. Emily is eager to help out wherever needed and runs in game promotions.
	Sierra Fryer General Member First Year Hometown: Easton, Pennsylvania Class: Freshman Major: Marketing Sierra joined the Athletic Marketing team this past fall, and has excelled and showed interest in managing our music in Athletics as she has a natural talent for it. She is excited to continue with sport music management in her career with Athletic Marketing.
	Hannah Montenegro General Member First Year Hometown: Shoreham, NY Class: Freshman Major: ------ Hannah is a first year member at Athletic Marketing, and hopes to learn the ins and outs of the organization. Hannah helps with in game promotions and is eager to help wherever needed.
	Connor Gibbons Student Government Representative First Year Hometown: Methuen, MA Class: Freshman Major: Marketing Connor joined the Athletic Marketing team this past fall of 2017. Since then, Connor has earned himself 'employee of the month' for his outstanding dedication. He is the Student Government representative for the team. A fun fact about Connor is that he has played more than seven sports in his life, and is an avid Boston sports fan.
	Johnathan Dacres General Member First Year Hometown: Jamaica Class: Freshman Major: ------ This is Johnathan's first year in Athletic Marketing. He helps with in game promotions.
	Edwin Frutos General Member First Year Hometown: San Diego, CA Class: Freshman Major: Criminology This is Edwin's first year in Athletic Marketing. He assists with in game planning and promotions. He has worked on the Faculty Appreciation night with our On Campus Relations president, Salma.
	Danyelle Jones General Member First Year Hometown: Loundon, TN Class: Freshman Major: Sport Management During Danyelle's first year with Athletic Marketing, she's earned the title of 'employee of the month' for her outstanding performance with the team. She's dedicated in learning different positions, such as video board manager and in game music. She is skilled in running in game promotions as well. In her lifetime, she's played volleyball, basketball, and was on the track and field team. She has also coached an 'Upward' team.
	Emilie Sears General Member Second Year Hometown: Kingston, MA Class: Junior Major: Advertising and Public Relations Emilie enjoys long walks on the beach, and is an avid hammock devotee. She is currently a wedding blogger for Tracie Domino Events. Emilie has worked on the Dancing with the Spartans theme night.
	Marissa Pizzuto General Member First Year Hometown: Plainview, NY Class: Sophomore Major: AD/PR Marissa is a first year member with Athletic Marketing. She was recently the captain of the Greek Night basketball game this year.
	Kaylin Schemmel General Member First Year Hometown: North Canton, OH Class: Freshman Major: AD/PR Kaylin has earned 'employee of the month' during her first year with Athletic Marketing. She's eager to learn the many different positions in Athletic Marketing like in game music and promotions. She hopes to learn much more at her time in the organization.
	Anna DiOrio General Member First Year Hometown: Baldwinsville, NY Class: Freshman Major: Sport Management Anna is an eager member engaging with the technology side of game production. She's an avid promoter and is experienced with ingame organization. During her second semester she's earned employee of the month for her outstanding performance, and has directed baseball games. Anna loves being involved with anything sports. She enjoys engaging in team sports competitively, or just for leisure. Specifically, Anna has a background in volleyball, basketball, and ski. She's been a competitive swimmer since 3rd grade, and made it to varsity in high school as just a freshman- she's made sectionals all four years of her high school career.
	Megan Reinhart General Member Second Year Hometown: Milford, NJ Class: Junior Major: Marketing and Management Information Systems Megan enjoys helping out with in game promotions.
	Joseph Mooney General Member First Year Hometown: Ridley Park, PA Class: Sophomore Major: Sport Management Newcomer Joseph has been eager to learn the ropes behind the scenes at athletic events. He helps plan and execute in game promotions with the team. A fun fact about him is that he loves buffalo chicken pizza.
	Iyanna Lott General Member First Year Hometown: Jacksonville, FL Class: Freshman Major: Theatre Iyanna joined the Athletic Marketing team to suit up and engage with sports fans as our beloved mascot, Spartacus. She's earned the title of 'employee of the month' within her first year with Athletic Marketing. As a theatre major, Iyanna enjoys acting and dancing.
	Kafi Wright General Member First Year Hometown: Trinidad and Tobago Class: Junior Major: International Business and Marketing Kafi is a first year member, and has been helping with in game promotions, and running our flag for pre-game line ups.
	Giara Garay General Member First Year Hometown: Lake Wales, FL Class: Sophomore Major: Musical Theatre Giara joined our Athletic Marketing team with eagerness to encompass our mascot's friendly demeanor at home games. She loves gaining new experiences, and having a good time while doing it.
	Spartacus UT Official Mascot 87th Year Hometown: Sparta, Greece Class: Super Senior (aka I keep failing Writing and Research so I can stay in college) Major: Tampa Athletics When I was younger, Ares, the God of War granted me my wish of eternal youth. I traveled all across the world learning different cultures 'til I settled in good ole Tampa Bay. In the year 1931, University of Tampa accepted me into their family. They wound up loving me so much they decided to make me the school mascot. I KNOW SO COOL RIGHT?! I never wanted to leave, so I didn’t. Hobbies: Relaxing by the pool Enjoys long romantic strolls through the aisles of target Hanging out with my best friend Gil Swalls Watching/attending ALL TAMPA SPORTING EVENT