2025-2026 Top 25

Hometown: Miami, Florida

Memberships & Recent Activities:  

• President's List
• Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
• PCAOB Scholar
• FICPA Scholar
• Total Control Olympic weightlifting athlete  

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement: 

• VITA Real Sense
• Navy Wounded Warrior
• Outreach Elevate Life Church
• Humane Society Animal Shelter
• Women's Empowerment with Macquarie

Internships/Employment:  

• Air Traffic Controller, US NAVY (San Diego, CA)- July 2019-2024
• Travel Reimbursement Agent, VA Clinic (Jacksonville, FL)- September 2024-Present
• LECCGM, Macquarie (Jacksonville, FL)- June 2025-August 2025
• Audit, Johnson Lambert (Jacksonville, FL)- January 2026-April 2026

Bio: Dafne Bonachea Tamargo is a dedicated accounting student in the Davis College of Business & Technology at Jacksonville University, pursuing a bachelor’s degree with plans to specialize in Tax Accounting. After earning her bachelor’s degree, she plans to pursue an MBA and obtain her CPA license to further advance her career in accounting. A U.S. Navy veteran with five years of service as an air traffic controller, Dafne developed strong analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills under high-pressure environments. Her professional experience at the VA travel claim department has strengthened her expertise in data analysis and client service, while her volunteer work with Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) reflects her passion for helping others through financial education and tax assistance. Outside of academics, Dafne is an avid Olympic weightlifting competitor who enjoys outdoor adventures with her Rottweiler, Athena (service dog). Her discipline, resilience, and commitment to excellence make her a promising candidate for future roles in accounting and business.

Hometown: Orlando, Florida

Memberships & Recent Activities:

• Captain of the Flight Team
• President of Alpha Eta Rho
• Jacksonville University Honors program
• Women in Aviation International
• Davis College Dean's Fellows
• Delta Propel
• Campus Connection 838

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement:  

• Boy Scouts of America Troop 184

Internships/Employment: 

• Check Instructor - Acron Aviation Academy - Jacksonville, Florida - (July 2024 - Present)
• Flight Operations Quality Assurance and SMS Intern - Delta Air Lines - Atlanta, Georgia - May 2024 - August 2024
• Aviation Tutor - Jacksonville University School of Aviation - Jacksonville, Florida - (August 2023 - May 2024)
• Trainer and Food Safety Team Member - Chick-fil-A - Orlando, Florida (August 2021 - May 2024)

Bio: Michael Dauphinee is a senior at Jacksonville University, majoring in aviation management and flight operations. He's currently employed at Acron Aviation Academy, JU's partner flight school, as a license-giving check instructor, where he has met his R-ATP requirements, achieving over 1,000 hours of flight time. He is also one of the captains of the university's flight team, where he placed 2nd in the nation in the certified flight instructor event. He is currently part of Delta Propel, where he has secured a conditional job offer with Endeavor Air, Delta’s regional airline. He will begin training as a first officer in Minneapolis in December. Outside of aviation, he is an Eagle Scout who enjoys volunteering with his troop in many scouting activities.

Hometown: Williamsburg, Ohio

Membership and Recent Activities:

• Student Athlete Advisory Committee vice-president
• Community Relations Chair of Zimmerman Scholar program
• Dolphin Student Investment Fund
• Men's Cross Country
• DCOBT Dean's Fellow
• University Scholar

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement:

• Pink Ribbon Jax
• Tesori Family Foundation
• Beach clean-up
• Charter day volunteer at Trek Trails

• International Financial Planning & Analysis Intern, Dun & Bradstreet, Jacksonville, Florida, June 2025- Present
• Davis College of Business Peer Advisor, Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, Florida, March 2024- Present
• Jacksonville University Student Ambassador, Jacksonville University, Jacksonville Florida, March 2024- Present
• Intern, Brown & Brown Insurance Brokerage, Jacksonville, Florida, May 2024- August 2024

Bio: Zach Earley is a third-year student athlete in the Davis College of Business & Technology majoring in finance. He plans to attend graduate school post undergrad, earning his MBA with a concentration in finance or management while continuing his athletic career. He hopes to work in corporate finance with the goal of leading a corporation as his career develops. A dedicated student-athlete, Zach has maintained a 3.8 GPA while being a major contributor on the JU men’s cross-country team. He credits his parents and sisters for instilling the importance of faith, hard work, and respect in him from a young age. Zach has become a proven leader on campus holding leadership positions in the Zimmerman Scholar Program, the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, and on his team. Zach has completed two successful summer internships and is currently working at Dun & Bradstreet, part-time, through the school year. During his free time, Zach enjoys going to the beach, working out, and eating at good restaurants.

Hometown: Norco, California  

Memberships & Recent Activities: 

• Cost Honors College student
• Member of Jacksonville University women's soccer team
• Zimmerman Scholar
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes leadership committee
• Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, community service representative
• Phi Kappa Phi student VP
• JU President's and Dean's List
• Davis College Dean's Fellow

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement: 

• The VERB Kind - volunteer mentor
• North Florida School of Special Education - volunteer
• Night To Shine - volunteer
• Mission trip to Costa Rica
• Jacksonville University Charter Day - volunteer
• Sponsored by Grace - volunteer tutor
• Campus Connection
• Run Over Parkinson's 5k - event coordinator

Internships/Employment:  

• Youth Soccer Coach, Jacksonville FC, Jacksonville, Florida, February 2025-present
• Youth Soccer Coach, Jacksonville University Women's Soccer Camps, Jacksonville, Florida, June 2024- July 2025
• Operations, National Collegiate Equestrian Association Championship 2025, Ocala, Florida, April 2025
• Operations Management, Jacksonville Armada Soccer Club, Jacksonville, Florida, May 2024-July 2024

Bio: Madison Erwin is a junior in the Davis College of Business & Technology at Jacksonville University, double-majoring in sports business and management. She plans to begin the Grad-to-Grad program next fall to pursue her MBA. On campus, Madison is actively involved as a Zimmerman Scholar, a member of the Cost Honors College, and serves on the leadership committee for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Beyond academics, Madison is passionate about giving back to her community. She volunteers with the VERB Kind organization, mentoring youth in juvenile detention centers and helping them find positive direction. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and going to the beach in her free time. After graduation, Madison hopes to attend law school to continue combining her interests in leadership, advocacy, and service. Guided by her belief in hard work and compassion, she strives to make a lasting impact by helping others and leading with purpose.  

Hometown: Waxhaw, North Carolina

Memberships & Recent Activities:  

• Women in Aviation
• Alpha Eta Rho
• ResLife
• Aviation Ambassador

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement:  

• Girls in Aviation Day
• Service for Sight (Delta Gamma Sorority at UNCW)
• Miracle League (Delta Gamma Sorority at UNCW)

Internships/Employment:   

• Aviation Tutor, Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL (September 2025- Present)
• Community Assistant, Jacksonville University Residential Life, Jacksonville FL (August 2025 - Present)
• Operations Assistant, Jacksonville University Residential Life, Jacksonville FL (May 2025-August 2025)
• Residential Assistant, University of North Carolina at Wilmington Housing and Resident Life, Wilmington NC (August 2023-May 2024)

Bio: Sarah Foote is a Senior majoring in aviation management and flight operations in the Davis College of Business & Technology. She originally attended the University of North Carolina at Wilmington but chose to transfer to JU in fall 2024 to pursue her love of aviation. Since then, Sarah has gotten heavily involved in all things aviation. On top of being involved in Women in Aviation, she is also an aviation ambassador for incoming freshman as well as an aviation tutor. She is currently working on her certified flight instructor rating and hopes to get accepted into a cadet or gateway program. Her end goal is to fly for a Part 121 major airline. Outside of aviation, Sarah is also involved in ResLife, working as an operations assistant this past summer and currently as a community assistant. Outside of school, whenever she can find free time, Sarah enjoys hanging out with friends and going to the beach and hopes to one day do a lot of traveling.

Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida

Memberships & Recent Activities:

• President, Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE)
• Secretary, Association for Computer Machinery (ACM)
• Competitor, National Cyber League (NCL)
• Phi Kappa Phi Member
• National Society for Leadership and Success
• American Sign Language Club
• CS/Cyber Peer Mentor/Tutor
• GenCyber Summer Camp Counselor

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement:  

• Deutsche Bank Summer 2025 Hackathon for Financial Inclusion
• NFSSE Barkin' Biscuits Volunteer

Internships/Employment:  

• CS Student peer mentor/tutor (August 2025-Present)
• Post Office student worker, Jacksonville University (August 2025-Present)
• Tutor, Knack (Jan 2025-Present)
• GenCyber summer camp counselor (July 2025-August 2025)
• Webpage developer, Jacksonville, Florida (September 2023 - May 2024)
• Cashier, PDQ, Orlando/Jacksonville, Florida (September 2022-August 2025)

Bio: Micah Francis is an ambitious undergraduate student in the Davis College of Business & Technology, pursuing dual Bachelor of Science degrees in computing science and cybersecurity. Expected to graduate in May 2027, Micah has maintained a superb academic record with a 3.95 GPA, earning consistent placement on the President’s List and Dean’s List. Micah's academic rigor is further demonstrated by membership in the JU Honors College and induction into the Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society. Micah is recognized as an enterprising software and web developer with a passion for problem-solving and a drive to find solutions for the digital world. This forward-thinking approach is seen in a range of hands-on projects, from the Financial Inclusion Project, developed during a 24-hour hackathon, to redesigning websites for local organizations (First Coast Healing Hands and Jax Jets) to encourage traffic and support. As a committed campus leader, Micah serves as the President of Upsilon Pi Epsilon (Computer Science Honor Society) and the Secretary of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). Micah leverages strong communication skills in English and ASL to provide direct mentorship as a CS student leader/peer mentor, assisting peers with challenging courses and guiding class registration. Driven to pursue internships in software development or cybersecurity analysis, Micah embodies the technical expertise, leadership, and integrity of a DCOBT Top 25 student.

Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina

Memberships & Recent Activities:    

• JU Division 1 beach volleyball student-athlete
• Zimmerman Scholar
• JU Dean's List and President's List
• Davis College Dean's Fellows
• JU Scholar
• Member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes
• Member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
• JU Grad2Grad

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement: 

• Tim Tebow Foundation- Night to Shine
• 6:8 Ministries Mission Trip in Costa Rica (June 2025)
• Member of Church of Eleven22
• Volunteer for Jaguars
• Pink Ribbon Jax- gala volunteer
• Woodland Lakers Elementary- reading volunteer
• Campus Connections 838

Internships/Employment:  

• Server, Marsh Landing Country Club, Jacksonville, FL, June 2025-Present
• Server/Hostess, Longview Country Club, Charlotte, NC, May 2023-Present

Bio: Hayden Garnett is a third-year Davis College of Business & Technology student double-majoring in marketing and business analytics. She is part of the Zimmerman Scholars and Dean’s Fellows. Through the Grad2Grad program, she will obtain her undergraduate degree and MBA in spring 2027. Hayden is an athlete on the Division I beach volleyball team and a representative for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. She is very passionate about her faith and attends FCA, Campus Connections, and the Church of Eleven22. In her free time, she enjoys going to yoga classes, traveling, and going to concerts with her friends. After college, she plans to work as a marketing strategist. In her athletic and academic careers, she is very driven and eager to gain leadership skills and build strong community and relationships with those around her.

Hometown: Mullica Hill, New Jersey

Memberships & Recent Activities:  

• Women's D1 cross-country, track and field - SAAC representative
• Zimmerman Scholar - community outreach chair
• Cost Honors College - philanthropy chair
• Davis College of Business - student ambassador
• Dolphin Student Investment Fund
• Student Athlete Advisory Committee - treasurer
• Jacksonville University Scholars Program
• Davis College Dean's Fellow (2023)
• President's List (2024-2025)

Volunteer Experience and Off-Campus Involvement:

• Pink Ribbon Jax (2024-2025)
• ARC of Jacksonville (summer of 2025)
• Jacksonville University Charter Days (2023-Present)

Internships and Employment:

• Travel and Expense Coordinator, CSI Companies, Jacksonville, Florida, September 2025-Present
• Student Ambassador, Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, Florida, October 2024-September 2025
• Finance Intern, CSI Companies, Jacksonville, Florida, May 2025-August 2025
• Assistant Teacher, Goddard School, Swedesboro, New Jersey, April 2023-August 2023

Bio: Lana Grelli is a third-year student-athlete in the Davis College of Business & Technology, double-majoring in finance and healthcare administration. She is concurrently pursuing her MBA with a specialization in data analytics through the Grad2Grad program. Lana aspires to build a career in operations and management within a healthcare system or an organization focused on public health. During her time at Jacksonville University, she has excelled academically while contributing to numerous campus organizations, including the Division I women’s cross country and track team. She holds leadership roles in the Cost Honors College, the Zimmerman Scholars Program, and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, serving as philanthropy chair, community outreach chair, and treasurer, respectively. In her free time, Lana enjoys going to the beach, exploring new restaurants, and traveling. Her extensive involvement reflects her passion for leadership, professional growth, and community engagement.

Hometown: Bremen, Germany

Memberships & Recent Activities:  

• Team captain of JU men's rowing team
• Member of the JU President's List
• IRCA Scholar-Athlete award
• IRCA All-American honorable mention
• SAAC Representative for JU men's rowing team

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement: 

• Volunteered at The Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary
• Helped with Wounded Warrior Project

Internships/Employment:   

• Product Management Junior Associate Consultant at Mercedes-Benz USA LLC, Jacksonville Florida, (August 2024-Present)

Bio: Ole Grünert is a senior in the Davis College of Business & Technology, majoring in international business and finance. Originally from Bremen, Germany, Ole has excelled academically while competing on the men’s Division I men’s rowing team at Jacksonville University. He currently holds a 3.90 GPA, has been named to the President’s List multiple times, and has shown outstanding academic performance and leadership. Ole serves as team captain, leading more than 45 athletes, coordinating logistics, and organizing fundraising initiatives that support the team’s success. In addition to his leadership on campus, he gained professional experience through an internship with Mercedes-Benz USA, where he contributed to quality engineering and project management, developing tools and reports that improved operational efficiency. Outside of academics and athletics, Ole is committed to community service through his involvement with the Wounded Warrior Project, teaching military veterans how to row and work together as a team. Known for his discipline, motivation, and global mindset, Ole strives to lead with integrity and purpose in every area of his life.

Hometown: Bel Air, Maryland

Memberships & Recent Activities:  

• Tri Delta- director of member finance
• Alpha Eta Rho
• JU dance team captain
• Women in Aviation treasurer
• Aviation lead ambassador
• JU flight team captain
• Air Race Classic pilot-in-command
• Aviation tutor
• JU Grad2Grad program
• Dean's List

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement:  

• Girls in Aviation Day
• Night to Shine
• Charter Day

Internships/Employment:   

• Flight instructor at Acron Aviation Academy in Jacksonville, Florida (July 2025-Present)

Bio: Mya Lee is a dedicated student at Jacksonville University, pursuing a major in Aviation management and flight operations, and a minor in dance. She’s been committed to academic excellence, set to graduate in May 2025 after just three years. Mya is continuing her education with the Grad2Grad program and will graduate in May 2026 with a master’s in business analytics. Mya demonstrates her love for aviation by sharing her passion and knowledge with her students at Acron Aviation Academy in Jacksonville, where she is working as a certified flight instructor. In addition to her academic pursuits, Mya has been actively involved in campus life, where she has been able to promote camps, engagement, and fulfill various leadership and mentor roles across the University. Mya performs with the JU Sirens and serves as the dance captain. Mya also holds positions in her sorority, Tri Delta, as director of member finance, Woman in Aviation as treasurer, a lead aviation ambassador, and one of four captains of the JU Flight team. Mya plans to continue her career in aviation as she applies to the airlines and grows her knowledge.

Hometown: Henley-on-Thames, England

Memberships & Recent Activities:  

• Member of the Jacksonville University men's rowing team
• Deutsche Bank Mentoring Program
• Secretary on the SAAC executive board
• Davis College Dean's Fellow
• Jacksonville University Dean’s List
• IRCA Scholar Athlete

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement:  

• Wounded Warriors Project
• The Player at Sawgrass

Internships/Employment: 

• Community leader, Jax Residential life, Jacksonville, FL, 2022-2025
• Marketing assistant, Hawk Yachts, Antibes, France, 2019-2020
• Assistant to the general manager, Leander Club, Henley, UK, 2020-2021
• Strategic Retirement Group, Stuart, Florida, May 2025-July 2025

Bio: Archie Lockett is a senior in the Davis College of Business & Technology, pursuing a double major in international business and marketing. A dedicated student-athlete, Archie competes at the highest level of Division I rowing and has demonstrated strong leadership as team captain during his sophomore and junior years, as well as serving on the program’s leadership council throughout his four years. Balancing athletics and academics, Archie has earned multiple Dean’s List honors and was recognized as an IRCA Scholar Athlete. Beyond rowing, he contributes to campus life as a student worker with Residential Life, where he manages four apartment buildings and helps foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students. Last summer, Archie interned with Strategic Retirement Group, a financial planning and investment management firm in South Florida. This experience solidified his passion for the financial services industry, and he plans to pursue a career as a financial advisor following graduation, including earning his Series 7 license.

Hometown: Eustis, Florida

Memberships & Recent Activities:  

• Dean’s Fellow
• Zimmerman Scholars
• Campus Connections
• Delight Ministries
• JU Dean's List

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement: 

• Pink Ribbon Jax
• Rethreaded
• Women's Center of Jacksonville
• Hunger Fight
• Night to Shine Jax
• Campus Connections 838

Internships/Employment:  

• Career Intern, JAX Career Design & Exploration, Jacksonville, FL (August 2025 – Present)
  JAX RecWell Student Staff and Marketing & Communications Team, Jacksonville, FL (April 2023 – Present)

Bio: Rebecca E. Louis is a senior pursuing degrees in marketing, management, and finance, with graduation expected in May 2026. She is originally from Eustis, Florida, located in the Orlando metropolitan area. Rebecca is a Zimmerman Scholar and Dean’s Fellow who is passionate about leadership, innovation, and empowering others. Rebecca currently serves as a career intern for the Career Design & Exploration Office, assisting students with professional development, resumes, and social media content creation. Throughout her college experience, Rebecca has held several leadership roles, including financial vice president for Gamma Phi Beta sorority and director of scholarship for the Panhellenic Council, which have strengthened her skills in communication, management, and strategic planning. Her long-term goal is to build a career in e-commerce and project management, ultimately striving to create innovative ventures that make a lasting impact. In the future, Rebecca also hopes to establish a nonprofit organization that supports other nonprofits through creative marketing and operational resources. Outside of her professional pursuits, she enjoys reading, writing poetry books, and spending time outdoors in nature.

Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida

Memberships & Recent Activities: 

• Member of JU cheerleading team
• Member of JU Naval Officer Reserve Training Corporation
• Association for Computing Machinery
• Society of Physics Students
• Jacksonville University Dean's List
• Davis College Dean's Fellows
• Participated in the spring National Cyber League Competition

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement:    

• Reading at Woodland Acres Elementary volunteer
• Tim Tebow Foundation Night to Shine volunteer
• Feeding Northeast Florida Canned Food Drive
• Donna 5K volunteer
• Nemours Children’s Health Run & Walk volunteer
• Mayport Mud Run volunteer
• THE PLAYERS Championship volunteer
• Tough Mudder Jacksonville volunteer

Internships/Employment:    

• Midshipman Third Class, Career Orientation and Training for Midshipmen, U.S. Navy, San Diego, California, May-June 2024
• Midshipman First Class, Aviation Cruise, Whidbey Island, Washington, May 2025
  Peer Advisor, Davis College of Business and Technology, Jacksonville, Florida, January 2025 – Present

Hometown: Tallahassee, Florida

Memberships & Recent Activities:  

• Delta Propel
• JetBlue Gateway
• Aviation Ambassador
• DCOBT Dean's Fellows
• JU Honors Student Association
• Treasurer for Alpha Eta Rho
• Phi Kappa Phi

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement:  

• LDS Church — Emergency Response and Natural Disaster Relief

Internships/Employment:   

• Airport Operations Intern, Tallahassee International Airport, Tallahassee, FL 2021–2022
• Full-Time Supplement Proofreader, CivicPlus, Tallahassee, FL, 2022–Present

Bio: Gavin McDermid is a senior in the Davis College of Business & Technology, majoring in aviation management and flight operations. As well as being a devoted flight student, Gavin works full-time as a legal code proofreader for small government with CivicPlus and volunteers when needed for disaster relief with his church. Being in Delta Air Lines’ collegiate pathway program, Delta Propel, Gavin plans on pursuing a long-term career with Delta after working as a flight instructor to build the necessary experience for a position in Delta’s flight deck.

Hometown: Ellsworth, Maine

Memberships and Recent Activities: 

• Jacksonville University Green Key
• Society of Women in Engineering (vice president)
• Jacksonville University Dean's List
• Davis College Dean's Fellows
• JU Naval Officer Reserve Training Corps (NROTC)
• Campus Connections

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement: 

• GORUCK volunteer
• North Florida School For Special Education volunteer
• Mayport Mud Run volunteer
• Volunteer FLL robotics coach

Internships/Employment: 

• Midshipman Third Class Cruise – Career Orientation and Training for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID), U.S. Navy, (San Diego, California), May-June 2024
• Midshipman First Class Cruise, U.S. Navy, (Yokosuka, Japan), May-June 2025
• Engineering Department Student Worker, 2024-25
• Fogtown Brewing Company, Summer 2024,25

Bio: Grace Noble is a senior in the Davis College of Business & Technology, majoring in mechanical engineering with a minor in naval science. She is actively involved on campus through leadership roles in NROTC, the Society of Women in Engineering, and ASME and is a proud member of Jacksonville University Green Key. After graduation, she plans to commission as a U.S. Navy surface warfare officer. In her free time, Grace enjoys CrossFit, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, spending time outside, and reading. She believes in leading by example and staying mission-focused while fostering growth in herself and those around her.

Hometown: Coppell, Texas

Memberships & Recent Activities:  

• Fellowship of Christian Athletes
• Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church member
• Jacksonville men's lacrosse alumni
• Aviation Ambassador
• Campus Connections

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement:  

• Cutting it Straight Expository Preaching Conference volunteer
• Shiloh Church volunteer
• Host of various Bible studies

Internships/Employment: 

• Intern, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Jacksonville, FL, August 2025-Present
• Peer Advisor, Davis College of Business and Technology, Jacksonville, FL, January 2025-Present

Bio: Gavin is a senior pursuing a career in aviation with hopes of being a commercial pilot. He just completed his fourth and final season of Division I lacrosse for the Dolphins and is using the remainder of 2025 to complete his undergraduate degree. He is heavily involved with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), becoming the very first FCA intern in all of Northeast Florida. Along with FCA, he is involved with various studies, classes, and volunteer opportunities at his church, Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist. In his free time, Gavin enjoys working out, flying, going to the gun range, and reading.

Hometown: Virginia Beach, Virginia

Memberships & Recent Activities: 

• Delta Propel Program
• JU Green Key Honor Society
• Cost Honors College student
• Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
• Scholarship and chapter editor of Sigma Chi fraternity
• JU Flight Team member
• JU Women in Aviation member
• Aviation Ambassador
• Jacksonville University President's List
• Dean's Fellows Program
• Private Pilot with Instrument Rating

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement: 

• Andrew A Robinson Elementary Literacy Day
• Huntsman Cancer Institute
• Jacksonville Humane Society
• United Flag Sports

Internships/Employment: 

• Student Government Association Treasurer, Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL (August 2025-Present)
• Aviation Tutor, Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL (May 2025 - Present)
• Steering Committee Lead, Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL (April 2025 - August 2025)
• Honors Peer Mentor, Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL, (August 2024- May 2025)

Bio:  Austin Parrish is a third-year student pursuing a degree in aviation management and flight operations. Originally from Virginia Beach, Virginia, he now serves as an aviation tutor, supporting his peers in both academic and professional development within the aviation program. Austin is a distinguished member of the Delta Propel Program and actively contributes to Jacksonville University’s aviation community through his involvement with the JU Flight Team and as an Aviation Ambassador. Recognized for his academic excellence, he holds membership in the JU Green Key Honor Society, the Cost Honors College, and the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. Currently a private pilot with an instrument rating, Austin demonstrates strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for aviation, which he intends to apply toward a professional career in commercial aviation.

Hometown: Virginia Beach, Virginia

Memberships & Recent Activities: 

• Student Government Association
• Green Key Honor Society
• Phi Kappa Phi
• Zimmerman Scholar
• Davis College Dean's Fellow
• Jacksonville University President's Council
• JU Grad2Grad
• Dean's List & President's List 
• JU Honors Program
• Sigma Chi Fraternity

• Jacksonville World Affairs Council board member
• Huntsman Cancer Foundation
• Charter Day at Jacksonville University
• Hunger Fight Jacksonville

Internships/Employment:  

• RF-SMART Business Development Oracle Cloud Intern, Jacksonville, FL, August 2025 - December 2025

Bio:  Landon Parrish is a senior from Virginia Beach, Virginia. He is majoring in healthcare administration and is set to graduate in May 2026. Landon has plans to receive his MBA upon graduation. He is a Zimmerman Scholar and serves on the Jacksonville World Affairs Board, is the president for the student government, a Davis College Dean’s Fellow, a member of Phi Kappa Phi, a member of Green Key, and enrolled in the Honors Program. Landon has aspirations of pursuing graduate-level studies and applying that knowledge to an MBA path toward enterprise leadership and board service, while remaining open to roles in medical and pharmaceutical sales as well as consulting and finance.

Hometown: Southbury, Connecticut

Memberships and Activities:  

• Women in Aviation International
• Women in Aviation Jacksonville University chapter

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement: 

• Aviation Ambassador
• Mentor for Annual Girls in Aviation Day
• Supported students at Northern Florida School of Special Education

Internships/Employment:

• Jacksonville University Residential Life - Resident Advisor (August 2025-Present)
• Jacksonville University Campus Recreation & Wellness (March 2024-Present)

Bio: Sofia Pirola is a third-year senior pursuing a degree in aviation management and flight operations. She is a certified flight instructor – instrument (CFII) and has been accepted into the JetBlue Gateway program. Sofia plans to build her flight hours through instructing, with the ultimate goal of becoming a commercial airline pilot. Sofia is a member of the Honors Program and is actively involved on campus. She works for Campus Recreation & Wellness (RecWell) and Residential Life as a resident advisor. She also serves as an Aviation Ambassador, guiding students in their aviation journey. Outside of academics and flight training, Sofia is a member of Women in Aviation and volunteers for Girls in Aviation, where she enjoys inspiring the next generation of pilots. In her free time, she enjoys going on walks, spending time in nature, going to the gym, and doing yoga.

Hometown: Tallahassee, Florida

Memberships & Recent Activities:  

• Davis College Dean’s Fellows
• JU President’s List and Dean’s List
• LPA Latino Professionals in AeroSpace
• NASA HULC Finalist
• JU Surf Club
• JU Dolphin Divers
• JU Flight Team

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement:   

• Jiu-Jitsu
• Fishing
• Sunday soccer league
• Wrestling assistant coach
• Jax Beach Clean-up volunteer
• Church youth group
• Level Up indoor soccer
• Mentor/tutor

• CEO, Joe Fix It Construction, Tallahassee, Florida, September (August 2020-Present)
• Found/Owner, RIOS Go with The Flow, Jacksonville, Florida (June 2025-Present)
• Pilot in Training, ACRON Aviation, Jacksonville, Florida (January 2025-Present)
• Student Pilot, Flight Training L3 Harris Academy, Jacksonville, Florida (August 2023- December 2024)

Bio:   Joseph Rios is a junior majoring in aviation management and flight operations at the Davis College of Business & Technology. He is actively engaged in campus life through his involvement with organizations such as Latino Professionals in Aerospace (LPA), the JU Surf Club, and Davis College Dean's fellows. Joseph has consistently earned academic recognition, including placement on both the President’s List and Dean’s List. Professionally, he serves as the CEO of Joe Fix It Construction and is currently a pilot in training with Acron Aviation. Upon completion of his flight training, Joseph plans to work as a certified flight instructor to build the required 1,000 flight hours, with the ultimate goal of becoming a commercial airline pilot. In his free time, he enjoys surfing, fishing, practicing jiu-jitsu, and playing in local soccer leagues.

Hometown: Perrysburg, Ohio

Memberships & Recent Activities:  

• Women’s Rowing Team – NCAA Division I Student Athlete; Two-Time MAAC Champion and NCAA Championship Competitor
• Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Jacksonville University – president
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Jacksonville University – public affairs officer (2022–2024)
• Green Key Honor Society – member
• National Science Foundation (NSF) – research project team leader, State of Jax Initiative and Johnson & Johnson Vision Collaboration
• MAAC All-Academic Team (2024 and 2025); CRCA Scholar-Athlete (2024 and 2025)
• Naval Academy Science and Engineering Conference (2025), Leadership Conference (2025), ASME Student Leaders Weekend (2023), Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership – ambassador (2020) and junior facilitator (2020, 2021, and 2022)

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement:  

• Two-time recipient, U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Award (400+ Volunteer Hours)
• City of Perrysburg Litter Prevention and Recycling Board Committee Member (2021-2022)

Internships/Employment:  

• Fixed Equipment Engineering Intern, GRSA Engineering – PBF Energy Toledo Refining Company, Oregon, OH (November 2025–January 2026)
• Fixed Equipment Engineering Intern, GRSA Engineering – PBF Energy Toledo Refining Company, Oregon, OH (May 2025–August 2025)
• Peer Advisor, Davis College of Business & Technology, Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL (August 2024–Present)
• Rowing Coach, Perrysburg High School Rowing Team, Toledo, OH (Summers 2023, 2024, and 2025)

Bio:  Kennedy Rowley is a driven and accomplished senior majoring in mechanical engineering with minors in marketing, management, and naval science. Known for her positive energy and strong work ethic, she is a dedicated student-athlete on the women’s rowing team, balancing academic excellence with athletic achievement. Kennedy has gained valuable industry experience through engineering internships with GRSA Engineering at PBF Energy’s Toledo Refining Company and has participated in National Science Foundation research projects, including the State of Jax initiative and a collaboration with Johnson & Johnson Vision. She has held numerous leadership roles and attended leadership conferences, reflecting her commitment to continuous learning and personal development. Recognized for her leadership and service, she is a two-time recipient of the U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Award. Kennedy strives to leave a lasting positive impact wherever she goes and is actively pursuing opportunities to apply her technical expertise and leadership skills within the engineering industry.

Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida

Memberships & Recent Activities: 

• Green Key Honor Society, president
• Zimmerman Scholars Program
• Cost Honors College
• Phi Kappa Phi
• Live interview on News4Jax to discuss White House internship
• Presented research at the South Atlantic Modern Language Association Conference
• President's List each semester since fall 2022
• Student producer for JU Dolphin Media
• Omicron Delta Kappa
• Lambda Pi Eta
• Sigma Tau Delta

• Pink Ribbon Jax
• Hunger Fight
• Family Promise of Jacksonville
• North Florida School for Special Education
• NJBC Youth Ministry counselor
• Various Republican Party-related events

Internships/Employment:  

• White House Intern, The White House, Washington, D.C., June 2025-August 2025
• Presidential Student Ambassador, Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL, March 2024-Present

Bio: Emily Soud is a senior pursuing degrees in both communications and English. A Jacksonville native, she is scheduled to graduate in May 2026. Emily is actively involved on campus. She presently serves as the president of the Green Key Honor Society, as well as a Presidential Student Ambassador overseeing recruitment in the Office of Admissions. Emily is also a Zimmerman Scholar, a member of the inaugural graduating class of the Cost Honors College, a member of Phi Kappa Phi, and a DCOBT Dean’s Fellow. Emily also served in 2024-2025 as a student vice president for Phi Kappa Phi and a Student Producer for Dolphin Channel Media. Emily maintains a 4.0 and has been on the President’s List every semester. This past summer, Emily was a White House intern in the Executive Office of the President, Office of Presidential Correspondence. She spent the summer daily conversing with the American public and assisting in official responses to requests for correspondence and assistance from American citizens. With a passion for government and communications, Emily would like to establish her career of service in government and politics, specifically on the national level. 

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

Memberships & Recent Activities: 

• Vice President – Upsilon Pi Epsilon Honor Society
• Member – Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
• Member – Black Student Union
• JU Dean’s List (Spring 2024 - Present)
• Davis College of Business & Technology Dean’s Fellow
• Deutsche Bank Mentorship Program (Fall 2024)
• CSX Mentee (Spring 2024 – Present)

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement: 

• Riverside High School CSX Hack-a-Thon Volunteer
• Jacksonville University CSX Hack-a-Thon Participant
• Day Spring Baptist Church & Christian Academy Volunteer
• Jacksonville University Dolphin Dash Volunteer
• Jacksonville University Charter Day (Spring 2024 - Present)

Internships/Employment:  

• GenCyber Program Mentor – Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL (Summer 2025)
• Student Administrative Worker – Jacksonville University College of Social Sciences, Jacksonville IL (January 2024 - June 2025)
• Personnel Specialist – United States Navy - Yokosuka, Japan / Great Lakes, IL (March 2017 – March 2021)

Bio: April Stocker is a senior pursuing a degree in computing science within the Davis College of Business & Technology. Prior to pursuing her education at JU, she served honorably in the United States Navy as a personnel specialist, forward deployed in Yokosuka, Japan. During her service, she managed administrative and human resources operations for hundreds of sailors, earning commendations for her leadership and precision. The discipline and leadership developed through her military career now fuel her transition into technology, where she combines her organizational skills with a passion for innovation and problem-solving. Since joining JU, she has been recognized on the Dean’s List and selected as a Davis College Dean’s Fellow for her academic excellence and leadership. She currently serves as vice president of the Upsilon Pi Epsilon Honor Society and is an active member of ACM and the Black Student Union. April has participated in mentorship programs with Deutsche Bank and CSX, where she continues to build her professional network and technical expertise. Dedicated to service and community impact, she also mentors through GenCyber and junior-level CSX hackathons, introducing students to computer science and cybersecurity. As a wife and mother, April takes pride in balancing her studies, family, and community engagement while maintaining a high academic standard. She aspires to become a project manager in the technology industry, leading teams to develop innovative solutions while empowering others through mentorship and education. 

Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida

Memberships & Recent Activities: 

• Senior Vice President of Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society
• President of Catholic Dolphins
• Davis College Dean's Fellow
• Jacksonville University's Presidents List
• Member of Omicron Delta Kappa
• Member of Beta Gamma Sigma
• Member of The National Society of Leadership and Success

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement: 

• Catholic Campus Ministries
• Active Supporter of Youth Rowing

Internships/Employment:  

• Veterinary Technician & Graphic Designer, Nassau Veterinary Specialists, Jacksonville, FL (July- Present, 2025)
• Intern, Driver, McAfee, Hawthorne, & Diebenow PLLC, Jacksonville, FL (May-July, 2025)
• Intern, Fogle Art Consulting, Jacksonville, FL (May-August, 2024)
• Intern, ZINN Architecture & Interiors, Jacksonville, FL (January-September, 2023)

Bio: Elizabeth Walker is a senior in the Davis College of Business & Technology and the Linda Berry Stein College of Arts and Sciences, majoring in business administration and visual design. After earning her bachelor's degree, she plans to attend law school. While at Jacksonville University, Elizabeth has pursued a variety of interests during her internships. She's worked in the field of veterinary medicine, architecture and interior design, art consulting and curation, and law. The various roles she has held during these internships have enhanced her leadership skills, soft skills, time management, and communication. The challenges presented to her have served to inspire her and have enabled her to develop better problem-solving abilities. She currently works part-time at her family's veterinary hospital, where she enjoys working with patients as well as assisting with administrative duties, including the design of promotional materials for the hospital. In addition to her work experience, Elizabeth is a member of numerous honors societies and serves as the senior vice president of the Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society Chapter. She is also actively involved in Catholic Campus Ministries and is the president of the Catholic Dolphins, demonstrating her dedication to the JU community as well as the pursuit of academic excellence. She is guided by her faith and love for community. In her free time, she reads, bakes, spends time with her four younger siblings and pets, and supports youth rowing in the community.

Hometown: Nazareth, Pennsylvania

Memberships & Recent Activities:  

• Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority
• Women in Aviation
• Aviation Ambassador
• Omicron Delta Kappa Honors Society
• Davis College Deans Fellows
• JU President’s and Dean’s List
• Jacksonville University Scholar

Volunteer Experience & Off-Campus Involvement:  

• Donna Foundation
• Jacksonville Veterans Association
• Pink Ribbon Jax
• Girls in Aviation Day

• Sales Associate, Title Boxing Club, Jacksonville, FL (May 2025-Present)

Bio:  Kylie is a Davis College of Business & Technology junior majoring in aviation management and flight operations. Before completing her degree, she plans to join an airline’s university program and become a flight instructor to build hours. After earning her undergraduate degree, Kylie will continue to earn flight hours with the ultimate goal of being a pilot for a major U.S. airline. Aside from Kylie’s dedication to academics and career, she enjoys being an active member of her sorority, Alpha Epsilon Phi, and hopes to serve on the executive board this semester. She is also involved in Women in Aviation and engages in various organizations in the community, like the Donna Foundation and the Jacksonville Veterans Association. In addition to her involvement on campus, Kylie works at Title Boxing Club, where she enjoys promoting fitness and discipline. As she continues her education at Jacksonville University, Kylie looks forward to expanding her knowledge, building meaningful connections, and embracing new opportunities that will prepare her for a successful future in aviation.