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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.
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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
Born in Brazil and raised in Peru, Gustavo (Gus) brings his love for metal, rock, and indie music into everything he does. Currently studying International and Global Studies at UCF, he writes for Sonder with passion and purpose, always looking forward to crafting his next article.
Gustavo Vicentin
Metal / Indie Writer | 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/Public Relations student at the University of Central Florida, bringing a distinct ear to the team.
Kayla Sharpe
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 graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Political Science.
Outside of his major, Daniel is an Electrical Engineering student at the University of Central Florida with a deep appreciation for music across every genre. His wide-ranging taste and curiosity make him one of Sonder’s most eclectic writers.
Daniel Corretjer Rios
Writer
Writer
Daniel Corretjer Rios
Outside of his major, Daniel is an Electrical Engineering student at the University of Central Florida with a deep appreciation for music across every genre. His wide-ranging taste and curiosity make him one of Sonder’s most eclectic writers.
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