Florida State University’s Career Center recently honored its final group of Garnet & Gold Scholars, culminating 16 years of student achievement and impact. Thirteen students were inducted at a ceremonial celebration breakfast.

Established in 2010, the Garnet & Gold Scholar Society was created to recognize students who engage in meaningful experiential learning opportunities beyond the classroom. Since then, experiential learning has become a defining component of the undergraduate experience and has been integrated into the CoreFSU curriculum for all students.

Reflecting on the legacy of the program, Li P. Pon, senior assistant director for Experiential Learning, emphasized the collective commitment and success of the Garnet & Gold Scholar Society. Its prominence is a result of the efforts of its founders, current leadership, overall program advisors, area contacts, area approvers and FSU Career Center’s Experiential Learning team.

“The Florida State University Career Center extends its sincere appreciation to those whose dedication has sustained the Garnet & Gold Scholar Society throughout the years,” Pon said. “We are deeply grateful to our administrators, campus partners and colleagues for their commitment to undergraduate student success.”

Each student received a medal and was celebrated for their honorable level of dedication and discipline for international experience, internship, leadership, research and service beyond the classroom.

2026 Garnet & Gold Scholar Society Honorees
(listed alphabetically by last name):

Marcy Bedaw, Biological Science, Palm Harbor, FL

Jude Bogusz, Nursing, Orlando, FL

Constanza Cescato, Behavioral Neuroscience, Rosario, Argentina

Patrick “Joey” DeMarco, Exercise Physiology, Jacksonville, FL

Grace Elliott, Behavioral Neuroscience, Clearwater, FL

Mia Gold, Biological Science; Russian, Tampa, FL

Richard “Richyie” Gonzaga, Psychology, Miami, FL

Isabelle Krukoski, Editing, Writing, and Media; Media and Communication Studies, Montverde, FL

Amber Losciale, Cyber Criminology, Inverness, FL

Rachel McCann, Finance; Marketing, Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Marissa Rouse, Information Communication Technology; Digital Media Production, Cincinnati, OH

Emma Sag, Behavioral Neuroscience, Wellington, FL

Hannah Squier, Biological Science; Economics, Stuart, FL

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Florida State University welcomed 93 new inductees into its prestigious Garnet & Gold Scholar Society this spring.

Established in 2010, the Garnet & Gold Scholar Society facilitates student involvement and recognizes undergraduates who excel within and beyond the classroom in at least three of five areas: international experience, internship, leadership, research and service.

To become an inductee, students must meet the engagement criteria and submit a synthesis reflection project in their final semester before graduation. Participants are recognized during graduation and receive a designation on their official university transcript, which makes the students more marketable to potential employers and graduate programs.

The inductees, along with their hometown and academic major(s) are:

Arizona

Phoenix

Aiven Davis, Digital Media Production

Colombia

Bogotá

Andrés Felipe Gil Arana, Cell and Molecular Neuroscience

Connecticut

Fairfield

Chloe Mattison, Real Estate

Florida

Boca Raton

Nikki Cohen, Media Communication Studies; Editing, Writing, and Media

Coral Gables

Catherine Rodriguez, Cell and Molecular Neuroscience

Coral Springs

Malia Hallway, Environmental Science

Rory Durante, Psychology; Public Relations

Davie

Chloe Wain, Political Science; Editing, Writing, and Media; Economics

DeLand

Reece Windjack, Choral Music Education; Political Science

Delray Beach

Danielle Maresca, Criminology

Eli McKown-Dawson, Political Science

Ft. Lauderdale

Liat Hakmon, Political Science; Interdisciplinary Social Science

Ft. Myers

Carly McGovern, Environment and Society; Political Science

Gabriella Mazzorana, Exercise Physiology

Isabella DiGiorgio, Linguistics and Languages

Ft. Walton Beach

Payton Bolger, Cyber Criminology

Jacksonville

Bianca Hamm, Communication Science and Disorders

Caroline Giddens, Public Relations; Political Science

Emie Morris, Psychology

Emily Nguyen, Human Resource Management; Management Information Systems

Sadie Mack, Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences: Clinical Professions

Jupiter

Alexis Garzon, Human Development and Family Science

Miami

Andrea Lopez, Linguistics & Languages; Editing, Writing and Media

Chloe Patterson, Biomedical Engineering

Diana Morillo, International Affairs: Concentration in Public Administration

Fatima Verona, Economics; Public Health

Gabriel Delanoy, Biological Science

Jacqueline Emmerich, Criminology; Psychology

Katherine Guzman, Public Health; Human Development and Family Science

Katherine Martinez, Biomedical Engineering

Kayla Costume, Finance; Management Information Systems

Keilly Miranda Torres, Political Science

Maria Taylor, Psychology; Studio Art

Mariana Dos Santos, International Affairs; Interdisciplinary Social Science

Yuliet Sanchez, Nursing

Naples

Alexis Amoyo, Computer Science

Ava Dobrydney, Exercise Physiology

Joanna Valcin, Hospitality Management and Tourism; Recreation and Tourism Management

New Port Richey

Marija Travoric, Computer Science

Niceville

Melanie Hart, Public Health; Biological Science

North Miami Beach

Chloe Bontoux, Biological Science

Orlando

Nikole Galeano, Biological Science

Sara Ballesteros, Biological Science

Oviedo

Joshua Mallay, Meteorology

Pace

Abby Scott, Biomedical Engineering

Parkland

Emily Hale, Media Communication Studies

Parrish

Hogan Nease, Commercial Entrepreneurship

Pembroke Pines

Camila Aponte, Political Science; International Affairs

Pensacola

Emma Hill, Communication Science and Disorders

Huyen Bui, Biomedical Engineering

Pine Island

Madison Tilton, Editing, Writing, and Media; History

Ponte Vedra Beach

Anna Handley, Communication Science and Disorders

Sophie Barley, International Affairs; Asian Studies: Emphasis in Business

Taylor Kaminsky, Psychology

St. Augustine

Riya Patel, Finance; Risk Management and Insurance

St. Petersburg

Carly Lewis, Biological Science

Harrison Betz, International Affairs; Spanish

Kylie Kreis, Nursing

Vivienne Dumas, Art History

Tallahassee

Kristin Spengler, Music Therapy

Tampa

Andy Sebek, Economics; Accounting

Daniel Garcia, Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences: Clinical Professions

Emma Pollard, Chemical Engineering

Eve Larkin, Advertising

Kerri Julevich, Biochemistry

Weston

Arianna Garcia, Political Science

Sarah Gibson, Political Science; Interdisciplinary Social Science

Silvia Zervos, Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences: Clinical Professions

West Palm Beach

Kayla Tran, Media Communication Studies

Windermere

Christina Conenna, Information, Communication, and Technology

Winter Garden

Olivia Klepk, Political Science; Sociology

Winter Park

Libby Ferguson, Accounting; Criminology

Georgia

Atlanta

Sydney Neibert, Cell and Molecular Neuroscience

Germany

Potsdam, Brandenburg

Richard Hilpert, Psychology

Illinois

Bolingbrook

Allison Matula, Communication Science and Disorders

Glenview

Lauren Piotrowski, Communication Science and Disorders

Indonesia

Jakarta

Matthew Sopacua, Finance

Maryland

Arnold

Reiland Brown, Marketing

Michigan

East Lansing

Ainsley Coty, Political Science; History

New Jersey

Cherry Hill

Sydney Cicha, Biology

New York

Long Island

Cassandra Fetkowitz, Behavioral Neuroscience

North Carolina

Fayetteville

James Fair, Biological Science

Winston-Salem

Catherine Wondra, Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences: Clinical Professions

Ohio

Hamilton

Elizabeth Schutte, Public Relations; Spanish

Pennsylvania

Dillsburg

Katherine Ayers, Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences: Clinical Professions

Philadelphia

Anthony Psulkowski, Industrial Engineering

Tennessee

Clarksville

Nina Chong, Chemical Engineering

Texas

Flower Mound

Jared Dasher, Political Science

Humble

Kaitlin Bell, Business Management; International Affairs

Virginia

Reston

Emily Colvin, Psychology

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Florida State University welcomed 12 new inductees into its prestigious Garnet & Gold Scholar Society this summer.

Established in 2010, the Garnet & Gold Scholar Society facilitates student involvement and recognizes undergraduate students who excel within and beyond the classroom in at least three of five areas: international experience, internship, leadership, research and service.

Inductees must meet the engagement criteria and submit a synthesis reflection project in their final semester before graduation. They are recognized during graduation and receive a designation on their transcript, which makes the students more marketable to potential employers and graduate programs.

The inductees, along with their state, hometown and academic major(s), are listed below.

Colorado

Fort Collins

Kira Johansen, International Affairs

Florida

Crestview

Hannah Smith, Nursing

Melbourne

Osiano Isekenegbe, Mathematics

North Port

Kaylee Cumbo, Interdisciplinary Medical Science, Clinical Professions

Orlando

Daniel De Santiago, Social Work

Palm Beach

Eva Hasenhuttl, Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences, Clinical Professions

Pompano Beach

Trinity Fullop, Studio Art

Tampa

Madison Mullins, Behavioral Neuroscience
Samantha Salisbury, Biological Science

Weston

Endryval Camba, Psychology, English

Hawaii

Honolulu

Michelle Evangelista, International Affairs, Information Technology

Ohio

Columbus

Natalie Dominy, Nursing

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Florida State University welcomed 113 new inductees into its prestigious Garnet & Gold Scholar Society this spring during a special ceremony on Tuesday, April 25. 

Established in 2010, the Garnet & Gold Scholar Society facilitates student involvement and recognizes undergraduate students who excel within and beyond the classroom in at least three of five areas: international experience, internship, leadership, research and service. 

To become an inductee of the Garnet & Gold Scholar Society, students must meet the engagement criteria and submit a synthesis reflection project in their final semester before graduation. Participants are recognized during graduation and receive a designation on their official university transcript, both of which make the students more marketable to potential employers or graduate programs. 

The inductees, along with their state, hometown, and academic major(s), are: 

ARIZONA 

Anthem 

Ollie LeClerc, Criminology 

FLORIDA 

Apopka 

Marvin Suarez-Pimienta, Information Technology 

Ave Maria 

Kenneth Northerner, Psychology 

Boca Raton 

Karolina Lehel, Management Information Systems 

Boynton Beach 

Zachary Schindler, Finance  

Canonsburg 

Morgan Marisa, Digital Media Production 

Coconut Creek 

Ally Columbus, Media Communication Studies 

Cooper City 

Vanessa Grimaldo, Exercise Physiology  

Coral Springs 

Matthew Fantini, Psychology 

Payton Spran, Biological Science 

Crystal River 

Madison Messer, Exercise Physiology 

Tristen King, Interdisciplinary Social Sciences 

Davenport 

Victoria Cardoso, Editing, Writing, & Media 

Davie 

Alexis M’Sadoques, Biological Science 

DeFuniak Springs 

Jared Heady, Political Science 

Flower Mound 

Kendall Doty, Sacred Music 

Fort Lauderdale 

Melissa Pearson, International Affairs
Carla Santiago Labonte, Biological Science
Stephanie Turque, Biological Science 

Fort Walton Beach 

Jenna Hunt, Psychology 

Gainesville 

Alyssia Price, Music Liberal Arts 

Jacksonville 

Evelynn Alfonso, Clinical Professions
Megan Dalton, Management, Media Communication Studies
Jaelynn Florence, Exercise Physiology
Laina Perry, Clinical Professions
Tamera Sonera, Social Work 

Jacksonville Beach 

Skylar Davis, Communication/Public Relations 

Jupiter 

Julia Teri, Marketing 

Lakeland 

Samiyah Wilson, Social Work 

Land O Lakes 

Laura Escher, International Affairs 

Caroline Henk, Behavioral Neuroscience 

Lauderhill 

Roshelle Thompson, Psychology 

Mascotte 

Ezekiel Faulknor, Information, Communication and Technology 

Miami 

Sage Aleman, Media Communication Studies
Jazmine Arocha, Behavioral Neuroscience
Ethan Corey, Imaging and Signal Processing Engineering
Djaina-Shae Dervil, Behavioral Neuroscience
Bianca Garcia-Rivera, Marketing
Javier Mariscal, Biological Science
Louisena Osias, Cell and Molecular Neuroscience
Kaelyn Poessy, Psychology
Xiomara Romero, Psychology
Emily Sanudo, Clinical Professions
Ervin Vasquez, Nursing
Rafael Vergara, Biological Science 

Miami Lakes 

Andres Gancedo, Exercise Physiology 

Milton 

Trinity Nguyen, Clinical Professions 

Naples 

Megan Artega, Interdisciplinary Social Sciences
Hunter McLaughlin, Clinical Professions
Fernanda Ramirez, Media Communication Studies 

Navarre 

Kanoka Palmer, Clinical Professions 

Northbrook 

Lindsey Winer, Nursing 

Orlando 

Kathleen Fillenwarth, Hospitality & Tourism Management
Vir Hirani, Psychology
Christopher Jafet, Commercial Entrepreneurship
Lauren Johnson, Communication Science and Disorders
Jess Moorefield, Computer Science
Jennae Williams, Music Liberal Arts
Katelyn Wix, Chemistry 

Ormond Beach 

Tia Kearney, Professional Sales 

Oviedo 

Catherine Jackson, Cell and Molecular Neuroscience 

Palm Bay 

Ethan Dubroff, History
Noah Dubroff, History 

Panama City 

Heba Albibi, Human Development and Family Sciences 

Parkland 

Zachary Miller, Criminology 

Ponte Vedra Beach 

Leah Dantin, Management Information Systems 

Port Orange 

Maria Guidubaldi, Behavioral Neuroscience
Brenna Miller, Woodwind Performance  

Randolph 

Hannah Shortino, Political Science 

Sarasota 

Kyla Cacoilo, Information Technology
Paula Rodriguez-Saenz, Creative Writing & Political Science

St. Augustine  

Rebecca Campos, Finance
Cara Gillespie, Clinical Professions
Sarah Schemer, Exercise Physiology 

St. Petersburg 

Jessica Moser, Behavioral Neuroscience
Lindsay Wilson, Communication Science and Disorders 

Sunrise 

Sarah Birchall, Industrial Engineering 

Tallahassee 

Kimberly Greenwood, History/International Affairs
Morgan Ling, Clinical Professions
Dhenu Patel, Exercise Physiology
Daylen Sponholtz, Nursing 

Tampa 

Alissa Goytia, Psychology
Sarah Helgeson, Human Development and Family Sciences
Alexandera Schaffer, Public Relations
Makayla Sydejko, Psychology 

Tequesta 

Madeline Murray, Psychology 

Wellington 

Gillian Gouveia, Psychology 

West Palm Beach 

Madelyn Perera, Psychology 

Windermere 

Renzo DeCarlo, Woodwind Performance 

GEORGIA 

Atlanta 

Maya Topiwala, International Affairs 

Decatur 

Sawyer Prichard, Music Liberal Arts 

Lawrenceville 

Sophia Claymore, Commercial Music 

MISSOURI 

Arnold 

Rawan Abhari, Economics 

NEVADA 

Las Vegas 

Cathrina Gagni, Nursing 

NEW YORK 

Brewster 

Kristen D’Onofrio, Criminology 

Oneonta 

Danielle Basdekis, Political Science 

NORTH CAROLINA 

Charlotte 

Jordan Meewes, Nursing 

Elon 

Holland Whitaker, Behavioral Neuroscience 

Hayesville 

Kara Dudley, International Affairs 

Raleigh 

Sarah Campbell, Accounting 

OHIO 

Cincinnati 

Hannah Linenkugel, Communication Science and Disorders 

PUERTO RICO 

Bayamon 

Angilmarie Rivera Sanchez, Political Science 

TENNESSEE 

Knoxville 

Alyssa Cuevas, Editing, Writing, & Media 

Maryville 

Mathias Bishop, Philosophy 

TEXAS 

Houston 

Kennedy Cross, International Affairs 

VIRGIN ISLANDS 

St. Thomas 

Amisha Mirchandani, Psychology 

COLOMBIA 

Paula Manosalva Ganem, Industrial Engineering
Daniel Zuniga Gamboa, Cell and Molecular Neuroscience 

JORDAN 

Bana Habash, Digital Media Production 

OTHER 

Maria Castro, Management
Alison Jones, Information Technology
Allison Keeling, Biological Science
Meagan Plannas, Management Information Systems
Adrianna Sabat, Music Therapy 

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Florida State University President Richard McCullough on Friday hailed 17 elite College of Business students as future “business leaders and community leaders who are going to make a huge difference in the world.”

McCullough and First Lady Jai Vartikar hosted the Seneff Scholars at the FSU President’s House for the James M. Seneff Honors Program medaling ceremony. The program dovetails with the University Honors Program and Garnet and Gold Scholar Society allowing students to gain educational benefits in disciplines beyond the College of Business.

The Seneff Honors Program comprises a community of top undergraduate business students who benefit from an especially rigorous curriculum. The program stresses innovation, leadership, collaboration and forging lifelong relationships.

Attendees included honors program namesake James Seneff and his wife, Martha; longtime university supporters DeVoe and Shirley Moore; College of Business alumni Mark and Nan Hillis, who are members of the college’s Alumni Hall of Fame; and retired FSU vice president Lee Hinkle, whose late husband, Clifford, is a member of the college’s Alumni Hall of Fame.

Also present were 16 of the 17 members of the current Seneff Honors Program cohort and their family members. One Seneff Scholar was studying abroad and could not attend.

The students represent the fourth cohort of the Seneff Honors Program. The program launched in fall 2019 through part of a $5 million gift to the college by the CNL Charitable Foundation to honor Seneff, a College of Business Alumni Hall of Fame member and the foundation’s founder.

Seneff also serves as founder and executive chairman of the Orlando-based CNL Financial Group, a private investment management firm.

“Jim and Martha, thank you so much for your friendship and your generosity,” McCullough told the Seneffs, emphasizing the effects of their “game-changing gift” on the college’s nationally ranked programs and the university’s No. 19 public-schools ranking by U.S. News & World Report.

The gift from the CNL Charitable Foundation “provides life-changing experiences and opportunities for our top business students and helps to elevate the entire college and the university,” McCullough said.

During Friday’s ceremony, Seneff placed medals around the necks of the scholars and joined McCullough for photos with them.

Seneff urged scholars to become familiar with what he calls the “ABCs of life.” That starts with “advance in adversity,” Seneff told students.

“If you don’t have adversity, you’re not going to advance in life,” he said. “The second one is ‘big ideas will pull you into the future,’ and you don’t want to push off from where you are. You want to be pulled into the future with a vision that’s big and gives you passion to live your life and make sense of it. The third thing is you want to ‘build capacity’ by reading and thinking.”

The 2022 Seneff Scholars, selected last fall, are:

• Jonah Ashley-Friedman (Finance and Real Estate ’25)
• Joseph Cofer (Marketing ’25)
• George Duffy (Finance ’25)
• Brooks Elson (Finance and Real Estate ’25)
• Sydney Fruhwirth (Finance and Management Information Systems ’24)
• Andrew Glennon (Finance ’24)
• William Godfrey (Finance ’24)
• Ashlee Holder (Human Resource Management and Marketing ’24)
• Jack Huisman (Finance and Chinese ’24)
• Samantha Leon (Finance and Marketing ’24)
• Elizabeth Manning (Finance ’24)
• Sebastian Mehlum (Management and Real Estate ’25)
• Sofia Perez (Finance ’25)
• Mason Pullum (Finance and Economics ’25)
• Tripp Ragans (Finance ’25)
• Jordan Rose (Finance and Biology ’24)
• Natalie Faith Timm (Finance and Real Estate ’24)

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