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Jade Read
Founder / President / Central Florida Representative
A musician and music lover, he founded Sonder in 2024 to bring music back to the listener. It started with small concerts in the Miami area, giving a platform to some of the most talented underrepresented local artists. He later shifted focus to journalism, creating a space where young journalists and musicians could work together and shine a light on both fields. He is currently attending the University of Central Florida, studying Advertising and Public Relations, and serves as our Central Florida representative. His vision continues to grow through partnerships and new interviews every day.
Managing Editor / Gainesville Representative
Stephanie Rodriguez
Stephanie Rodriguez
With an extensive background in editing, Stephanie has worked with a wide range of writing. She took on the role of managing editor to ensure coverage is thorough and of the highest quality. Stephanie is currently attending the University of Florida, planning to double major in Criminology and Advertising/Public Relations. She also serves as our Gainesville representative.
With an extensive background in editing, Stephanie has worked with a wide range of writing. She took on the role of managing editor to ensure coverage is thorough and of the highest quality. Stephanie is currently attending the University of Florida, planning to double major in Criminology and Advertising/Public Relations. She also serves as our Gainesville representative.
Managing Editor / Gainesville
Representative
Journalist / Tallahassee Representative
Nicolas Batista
Journalist / Tallahassee
Representative
Nicolas serves as Sonder’s first journalist. After founding his own company, Vivace Allegro, he brings strong experience in both journalism and music. At Sonder, he is a dedicated team member with a passion for classic rock and the future of music. He is currently a Political Science student at Florida State University and serves as our Tallahassee representative.
Nicolas Batista
Nicolas serves as Sonder’s first journalist. After founding his own company, Vivace Allegro, he brings strong experience in both journalism and music. At Sonder, he is a dedicated team member with a passion for classic rock and the future of music. He is currently a Political Science student at Florida State University and serves as our Tallahassee representative.
Journalist / Film Critic / Miami Representative
Julia Porras
Julia is passion personified. With experience as a drummer in her school band and in one-off shows, she brings the perspective of a true music lover with a wide range of taste. She is currently studying Film at Florida International University and serves as our Miami representative.
Julia Porras
Julia is passion personified. With experience as a drummer in her school band and in one-off shows, she brings the perspective of a true music lover with a wide range of taste. She is currently studying Film at Florida International University and serves as our Miami representative.
Journalist / Film Critic / Miami
Representative
Film Critic
Film Critic
Max Seltzer
Max Seltzer
A dedicated film buff, Max leads Sonder’s film section. With a strong knowledge of cinema history and an ear for a great soundtrack, he turns his weekly theater visits into thoughtful critiques of the next generation of film. He is currently studying Political Science at the University of Central Florida.
A dedicated film buff, Max leads Sonder’s film section. With a strong knowledge of cinema history and an ear for a great soundtrack, he turns his weekly theater visits into thoughtful critiques of the next generation of film. He is currently studying Political Science at the University of Central Florida.
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