Being Editor-in-Chief of Strike Magazine means being the face of the organization for the Gainesville branch and leading the magazine from concept to launch. I oversee 3 branches : External, Creative, and Editorial , along with the full board of directors, and in total manage 16 teams. I set the creative direction, make final calls, and ensure each issue is executed cohesively each semester.

I started at Strike as a photographer for three issues and quickly got more involved beyond just showing up with my camera. I earned my staff award within my team my first issue and then began shadowing the Creative Director to learn how shoots and teams were led behind the scenes. From there, I was elected Editor-in-Chief as a junior, stepping into the role with no prior director title but a proven track record of consistency, leadership, and execution :-)

Strike matters because it operates at a real scale. With 15 branches nationwide, it’s the largest student-run magazine in the country, and the work is treated with real expectations. Everything we do is visible, collaborative, and deadline-driven.

Leading the Gainesville branch, the second largest in the organization. means managing a large creative team that has our own identity, but carries Strike’s national identity in every issue.