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’s 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’s 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 USF Football and as a Student Social
               Ambassador for the USF 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 USF 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 USF 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 USF 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 USF 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 USF 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 USF 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 USF 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 USF'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 São Paulo, Brazil. He graduated from the University of South
               Florida with a bachelor’s 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 USF 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 USF Football working in the creative
               media department. Currently she is working at USF 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’s degree in Tourism, Event, and Recreational Management and a minor
               in Leadership. Previously, she’s 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 USF
               Recreation Center. Currently, he is the Facilities/Special Events Supervisor at the
               USF 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’s degree in Health Sciences and a minor in Psychology. She also earned
               her master’s 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’s 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 USF. 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’s 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’s 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 USF Athletics. Currently, she is an intern with USF 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’s 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 USF. 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’s 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 USF 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’s 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.

Iñigo Martinez
Iñigo Martinez grew up in Madrid, Spain. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin
               - Green Bay with a bachelor’s 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’s 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’s 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’s 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’s 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 USF. 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’ Lakes, Florida, and graduated from Florida State University
               with a bachelor’s 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’ Lakes High School Football,
               USF 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 USF 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’s 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’s 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.