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Jade Read
Founder | President
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.
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.
Managing Editor | Gainesville Writer
Managing Editor | Gainesville Writer
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.
Miami Writer | Film Critic
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 and serves as our Miami representative.
Miami Writer | Film Critic
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 and serves as our Miami representative.
Nicolas serves as a journalist at Sonder. 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
Tallahassee Writer
Tallahassee Writer
Nicolas serves as a journalist at Sonder. 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
Kayla is Sonder’s Tampa journalist and an Advertising/PR student at the University of Central Florida, bringing a distinct ear to the team.
Kayla Sharpe
Tampa Writer
Alyssa is our Social Media Manager, based in Central Florida and majoring in Political Science. She brings experience running social accounts and leads Sonder's social presence, helping connect our content with fans and artists.
Alyssa Feige
Social Media Manager | Orlando Journalist
Film Critic
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.
Tampa Writer
Kayla is Sonder’s Tampa journalist and an Advertising/PR student at the University of Central Florida, bringing a distinct ear to the team.
Kayla Sharpe
Social Media Manager | Orlando Writer
Alyssa Feige
Alyssa is our Social Media Manager, based in Central Florida and majoring in Political Science. She brings experience running social accounts and leads Sonder's social presence, helping connect our content with fans and artists.
Film Critic
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.
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