Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program
Student Profiles
Class of 2027
Sarah Acevedo
Sarah Acevedo grew up in Pembroke Pines, Florida. She graduated from the University
of Tampa with a degree in Communication, Media, & Culture. She currently works as
a Marketing Analytics Fellow at WMT Digital. Upon graduation, Sarah plans to pursue
a career in partnerships and career development in collegiate sports.
Kelsey Albert
Kelsey Albert grew up in Daytona Beach, Florida. He graduated from Louisiana State
University with a degree in Mathematics and a minor in Statistics. Upon graduation,
Kelsey plans to pursue a career as a professional or collegiate Division I sports
analyst or statistician.
Emersen Angel
Emersen Angel is from Tampa, Florida. She graduated from the University of Alabama
with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Sport Management and a minor in Digital Consumer Engagement.
She previously worked as a Fan Experience Intern with Alabama Hockey and as a Marketing
and Social Media Intern with Power Prospects USA. Upon graduation, Emersen plans to
pursue a career in sports marketing with a professional sports team.
Daniel Chaiet
Daniel Chaiet grew up in Weston, Florida. He graduated from the University of Florida
with a degree in Sport Management and a minor in Business Administration and Real
Estate. He previously worked as a Junior Golf Operations Intern with the Middle Atlantic
PGA. Upon graduation, Daniel plans to work in the golf industry.
EJ Chiffer
EJ Chiffer grew up in Andover, Connecticut. He graduated from Western New England
University with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Sport Management. He previously worked as
a Field Manager for Perfect Game USA. Upon graduation, EJ hopes to pursue a career
with a professional sports team in data analytics or game management.
Anthony Costanzo
Anthony Costanzo grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from The Ohio State University
with a degree in Accounting. He previously worked as a Corporate Partnerships Intern
with the Columbus Crew. Upon graduation, Anthony plans to run his own business in
the sports industry.
Caleigh Ertel
Caleigh Ertel grew up in Englewood, Florida. She graduated from the University of
South Florida with a degree in Business Analytics & Information Systems and a minor
in Leadership Studies. She currently works as a Graduate Assistant for the Muma College
of Business Communications and Marketing team. Upon graduation, Caleigh plans to work
for an NFL team in events and community outreach.
Erin Fink
Erin Fink grew up in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. She graduated from the University
of South Florida with a degree in Integrated Public Relations and Advertising. She
currently works as a Creative Media Intern for 四虎影视 Football and as a Student Social
Ambassador for the 四虎影视 NIL Store. Upon graduation, Erin plans to pursue a career in
marketing for a professional sports team.
Sydney Fox
Sydney Fox grew up in Buffalo, New York. She graduated from the University of South
Florida with a degree in Marketing with a focus in Sports and Entertainment. She previously
worked as a Communications Intern with 四虎影视 Athletics. Upon graduation, Sydney plans
to pursue a career in media relations for a professional sports team.
Kylie Hafner
Kylie Hafner grew up in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. She graduated from the University
of South Florida with a degree in Marketing. Upon graduation, Kylie plans to pursue
a career in fan engagement and game day activities for a professional sports team.
Kelsey Kadlub
Kelsey Kadlub grew up in Wesley Chapel, Florida. She graduated from Florida Southern
College with a degree in Sports Business Management and a minor in Communications.
Previously, she interned with Florida Southern Athletics. Upon graduation, Kelsey
plans to pursue a career as a college athletic director.
Chloe Le
Chloe Le grew up in Monticello, Minnesota. She graduated from the University of South
Florida with a degree in Marketing, with a concentration in Sports Management and
Entertainment. She currently works as a Social Media Intern with 四虎影视 Athletics. Upon
graduation, Chloe plans to work as a social media or digital marketing professional
for a NHL team.
Claire Maloney
Claire Maloney grew up in Toronto, Ontario. She graduated from the University of South
Florida with degrees in Finance and Marketing, with a concentration in Sport and Entertainment
Management. She previously worked as a Creative Services Intern for 四虎影视 Football.
Upon graduation, Claire plans to pursue a career in business intelligence or marketing
analytics in the NHL.
Taylor May
Taylor May grew up in Newburgh, Indiana. She graduated from Ohio State University
with a degree in Communications, with a concentration in Strategic Communications,
and minors in Fashion & Retail Studies and Professional Writing. She previously worked
as a Marketing Assistant at Columbus Arena Sports and Entertainment. Upon graduation,
Taylor plans to pursue a career in marketing or event management with motorsports
or venues.
Gavin Morse
Gavin Morse grew up in Saint Petersburg, Florida. He graduated from the University
of South Florida with a degree in Finance. He previously completed a Summer Financial
Representative Internship at Northwestern Mutual. Upon graduation, Gavin plans to
pursue a career in the sports industry with a focus on finance or analytics.
Emma Mussante
Emma Mussante grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. She graduated from Florida Southern
College with degrees in Psychology and Sports Business Management. She previously
worked as a Game Day Promotions and Presentation Assistant for the Detroit Tigers
and the Lakeland Flying Tigers. After graduation, Emma plans to pursue a career with
a professional sports organization in fan engagement and marketing, utilizing data
analytics and research.
Aidan Musumeci
Aidan Musumeci grew up in Tampa, Florida. He graduated from the University of South
Florida with a degree in Business Analytics & Information Systems and a minor in Marketing.
He currently works as a Replay Coordinator with 四虎影视 Athletics. Upon graduation, Aidan
plans to pursue a career in sports marketing or sports business analytics.
Rachel Robidoux
Rachel Robidoux grew up in Medford, New Jersey. She graduated from the University
of South Florida with a degree in Business Management. Currently, she has a Ticket
Buyer Support fellowship with Vivenu. After graduation, Rachel hopes to pursue a career
in event management or partnerships within the sports industry.
Victoria Rudolph
Victoria Rudolph grew up in Tampa, Florida. She graduated from the University of Florida
with a degree in Business Administration, with a specialization in Sports Management,
and a minor in Entrepreneurship. She currently works as a Development Coordinator
for the University Area Community Development Corporation. Upon graduation, Victoria
plans to work with sports teams or athlete foundations, specifically in fundraising
or event planning.
Alivia Saemisch
Alivia Saemisch grew up in Dacula, Georgia. She graduated from Clemson University
with a degree in Management and a minor in Biological Sciences. She currently works
as part of the Event Operations Crew for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Upon graduation,
Alivia plans to pursue a career in sports operations or administration.
Edward Schmid
Edward Schmid grew up in Palm Harbor, Florida. He graduated from North Central College
with degrees in Accounting and Sport Management. He currently works as a Scouting
and Recruiting Assistant for 四虎影视 Football. Upon graduation, Edward plans to pursue
a career in the front office of a football organization, focusing on operations or
personnel.
Kat Shaughnessy
Kat Shaughnessy grew up in Cary, North Carolina. She graduated from North Carolina
State University with a degree in Sport Management and minors in Business and Spanish.
She previously worked with the Carolina Hurricanes as a member of their Canes Crew.
Upon graduation, Kat plans to pursue a career in marketing for a professional sports
team.
Brianna Sokol
Brianna Sokol grew up in Plano, Texas. She graduated from the University of Texas
at Austin with a degree in Sport Management and a minor in Sport Media. She previously
worked as a Student Specialist in Texas Football Video Operations. Currently, she
is an Operations Intern for 四虎影视 Football. Upon graduation, Brianna plans to pursue
a career in partnerships or team operations.
Yair Tennenberg
Yair Tennenberg grew up in East Brunswick, New Jersey. He graduated from Reichman
University with a degree in Entrepreneurship and Business Administration. He previously
worked as an Operations Specialist at a software company in New York. After graduation,
Yair plans to pursue a career in operations for a professional sports team.
Francisco Vazquez
Francisco Vazquez grew up in Montville, New Jersey. He graduated from the University
of South Florida with a degree in Marketing with a concentration in Sales and a minor
in Communication. He previously worked as a Marketing Intern for 四虎影视 Athletics. Upon
graduation, Francisco plans to pursue a career as a sports agent or in marketing analytics
for a professional sports team.
Ava Zink
Ava Zink grew up in Anna Maria Island, Florida. She graduated from the University
of South Florida with a degree in Marketing and a minor in Sport and Entertainment
Management. She previously worked in On-Campus Recruiting for 四虎影视's Football team.
Upon graduation, Ava plans to pursue a career in the player personnel department for
an NFL team.
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Christian Ardizone
Christian Ardizone grew up in Montverde, Florida. He graduated from the University
of South Florida with a bachelor's degree in Sports Marketing and Entertainment. Previously,
he worked as a camp counselor at Kevin Boyle Montverde Academy Basketball. Upon graduation
Ardizone hopes to work in Player Relations for the NFL, NBA or NHL.
Filipe Avilez
Filipe Avilez grew up in S茫o Paulo, Brazil. He graduated from the University of South
Florida with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Business Analytics and Information Systems with
a minor in Astronomy. He served in the Navy and was a Logistics Specialist. Currently,
he is the 四虎影视 Business Intelligence Analytics fellow at VSG. Upon graduation, Avilez
hopes to pursue an analytics career in both the business or player side of sports.
Katie Beard
Katie Beard grew up in Land O Lakes, Florida. She graduated from University of South
Florida with a bachelor's degree in mass communications and a concentration in Broadcast
Production and Programming. Previously, she was the content and marketing graduate
assistant for VSEM as well as an intern with 四虎影视 Football working in the creative
media department. Currently she is working at 四虎影视 Athletics as the digital content
and social media graduate assistant. Upon graduation, Beard hopes to work for a professional
sports team in creative media.
Magdalen Blevins
Magdalen Blevins grew up in Tampa, Florida. She graduated from the University of Florida
with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Tourism, Event, and Recreational Management and a minor
in Leadership. Previously, she鈥檚 worked with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as part of the
Game Operations Staff and Sunburst Yacht Charters as a stewardess, living her Below
Deck dream! Maggie is currently working as a Fellow with the Tampa Bay Lightning on
the Membership Sales and Services team. Upon graduation, she hopes to work with a
professional hockey team on their sales team!
Jeffrey Bouschor
Jeffrey Bouschor grew up in Soldotna, Alaska. He graduated from the University of
South Florida with a bachelor's degree in Marketing and a concentration in Sport and
Entertainment Management. Previously, he worked as a Facilities Staff Member at 四虎影视
Recreation Center. Currently, he is the Facilities/Special Events Supervisor at the
四虎影视 Recreation Center. Upon graduation, Bouschor hopes to work in a marketing department
for a professional sports team or become an athletic director at a university.
Rose Caverly
Rose Caverly grew up in Brick, New Jersey. She graduated from Quinnipiac University
with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Health Sciences and a minor in Psychology. She also earned
her master鈥檚 degree in Biomedical Sciences and a certificate in Health Administration.
Previously, she was a basketball camp counselor for Hoop Group Headquarters and a
Basketball Assistant Coach for the Central Jersey Hawks. She was also the President
of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Currently, she is the Women's Basketball
Graduate Assistant Manager. Upon graduation, Caverly hopes to become a social media
manager for an NBA or NFL team.
Kennedi Chalmers
Kennedi Chalmers grew up in Reno, Nevada. She graduated from Florida State University
with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Business Management with a minor in Hospitality and Tourism
Management. Previously, she worked for Seminole Boosters as an assistant for fundraising
for FSU. Currently, she is a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the Muma College of Business
at 四虎影视. Upon graduation, Chalmers hopes to work for a professional Tampa Bay team
in Marketing or Event Management.
Chase Cooper
Chase Cooper grew up in Boca Raton, Florida. He graduated from the University of Florida
with a bachelor鈥檚 in Sport Management and a minor in Statistics. Previously, he worked
as a UF Strength and Conditioning Performance Science Intern. Currently, he is a Marketing
Insights and Strategy Fellow with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Analytics Department. Upon
graduation, Cooper wants to pursue a career in marketing analytics or player marketing
for a sports agency.
Kayla FitzWilliam
Kayla FitzWilliam grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. She graduated from Clemson University
with bachelor鈥檚 degrees in Marketing and International Management. Previously, she
worked as a Marketing intern with Robert H. Brooks Sports Science Institute. She also
was a marketing and fan intern with Clemson Athletics as well as the Gastonia Honey
Hunters MiLB team. Currently, she is the Partnerships Activation Fellow at Vinik Sports
Group. Upon graduation, FitzWilliam hopes to work in partnerships or marketing for
a professional sports team.
Sarah Gutt
Sarah Gutt grew up in Middletown, New Jersey. She graduated from the University of
Tampa with a bachelor's degree in Sport Management. Previously, she had worked for
the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and 四虎影视 Athletics. Currently, she is an intern with 四虎影视 Football.
Upon graduation, Sarah hopes to work for a professional sports team in team operations.
Eva Javorek
Eva Javorek grew up in Tampa, Florida. She graduated from the University of South
Florida with a Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Marketing and a concentration in Sports and Entertainment.
Currently, she is the Graduate Assistant for the Center for Marketing and Sales Innovation
at 四虎影视. Upon graduation, Javorek hopes to find her niche within the sports industry,
ultimately working towards her lifelong dream of having her name engraved on the Stanley
Cup.
Preston Kavanaugh
Preston Kavanaugh grew up in Canton, Michigan. He graduated from the University of
South Florida with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Marketing and a concentration in Sports
and Entertainment Management. Previously, he worked as a Special Events Intern at
Seminole Hard Rock Tampa and Ticket Operations Intern at Reliaquest Bowl. Currently,
he is working as a Grad Assistant for Ticket Strategy for 四虎影视 Athletics. Upon graduation,
Kavanaugh hopes to work in Ticket Operations for a college or MLB team.
Nicholas Kilcourse
Nicholas Kilcourse grew up in Sicklerville, New Jersey. He graduated from Rowan University
with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in General Studies and a minor in Journalism. Previously,
he worked as a Head Sports Writer for The US Gambler. Upon graduation, Kilcourse hopes
to become a Social Media Manager for a hockey team or any Philadelphia sports team.
I帽igo Martinez
I帽igo Martinez grew up in Madrid, Spain. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin
- Green Bay with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Business Administration and a minor in Business
Analytics. Previously, he worked as an IT support analyst at the University of Wisconsin
- Green Bay. Upon graduation, Martinez hopes to create his own business within the
sports industry.
Rylee Mulvaney
Rylee Mulvaney grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. She graduated from Maryville University
with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Finance and a minor in Cybersecurity. Previously, she
was a Wealth Management Intern. Currently, she is the Women's Basketball Graduate
Assistant Manager. Upon graduation, Mulvaney hopes to become a financial advisor for
athletes.
Madison Providence
Madison Providence grew up in Orlando, Florida. She graduated from the University
of South Florida with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Marketing. Currently, she is working
as a Communication fellow with the Women's Tennis Association and has previous experience
working as a Marketing and Events intern. Upon graduation, Madison plans to pursue
a creative role for a professional women's sports organization.
Mo Stockon
Mo Stockon grew up in Tampa, Florida. She graduated from the University of Central
Florida with two bachelor鈥檚 degrees in Event Management and Entertainment Management.
Previously, she was an Event Manager at The Motor Enclave and The Manager of Artist
Relations at the Brooklyn Mirage - Avant Gardner. Currently, she is the Executive
Coordinator for Whet Travel. Upon graduation, Stockon hopes to work in Event Management
within the Sports or Music Industry to gain experience to build her own company.
Noah Strange
Noah Strange grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee. He graduated from the University of
Tennessee with two bachelor鈥檚 degrees, one in Finance with a collateral in Entrepreneurship
and another in Recreation and Sports Management. Previously, he was a Credit Manager
for Steam Logistics. Currently, he is a Partnership Services Coordinator for Fanatics.
Upon graduation, Strange hopes to work for an NIL Collective in a leadership or manager
role.
Mac Van Buren
Mac Van Buren grew up in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from the University of Tampa
with a bachelor's degree in Sport Management and a minor in Business Administration.
Previously, he worked with the Columbus Crews as Stadium Operations staff. He also
was an Operations Intern for 四虎影视. Currently, he is working for Vinik Sports Group
as a Guest Experience Supervisor. Upon graduation, Van Buren wants to be a General
Manager or President of a hockey or soccer team.
Ainsleigh Wall
Ainsleigh Wall is from Land O鈥� Lakes, Florida, and graduated from Florida State University
with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Sport Management and a minor in Communications. She has
built a diverse background in the sports industry through roles with the Detroit Tigers,
On3 Media affiliate Warchant.com, FSU Athletics, Land O鈥� Lakes High School Football,
四虎影视 Football, and as a Graduate Assistant in the Vinik Sport and Entertainment Management
program. She now serves as the Development Fellow for the Bulls Club in 四虎影视 Athletics.
She is passionate about building her career in college athletics, with a focus on
communications, development, and administration, and strives to create meaningful
connections, support women in sports, and leave a lasting impact at the collegiate
level and beyond.
Andrea Wallace
Andrea Wallace grew up in Tampa, Florida. She graduated from Kentucky State University
with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Business Administration and a minor in Management. Previously,
she worked in the Accounting Department for Stuart Eye Institute. Currently, she is
a Graduate Assistant for People Development Institute. Upon graduation, Wallace hopes
to work for a Sports Marketing Agency.
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana. He graduated from the University of
Louisville with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Sport Administration and a minor in Political
Science. Previously, he worked for the Louisville Bats as a Suite & Premium Sales
Associate. Currently, he is a VSG Corporate Partnerships Fellow. Upon graduation,
Watson hopes to work in Athlete Marketing and Corporate Partnerships.
Austin Zieman
Austin Zieman grew up in Woodstock, Illinois. He graduated from Michigan State University
with a Bachelor's in Business Management with a minor in Sports Business Management.
Previously, he worked for Michigan State Athletics as a Marketing & Fan Engagement
and Sport Athletic Performance Intern. Currently, he is entering his 2nd year as the
Communications Fellow with the Women Tennis Association. Upon graduation, Austin
plans to work in Event Management or Tournament Operations for the global sports industry.