Madison Cadena is a third-year journalism student at San Diego State University. She is from Long Island, NY, and knew she wanted to pursue journalism at just 10 years old. Currently, she is the Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Aztec and began as a sports reporter. From there she worked with multimedia, photo and social media to become the Multimedia Editor in her Sophomore year. Simultaneously she began her Presidential term for the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, where she doubled attendance in her year. Madison is also a member of Kappa Delta and has been a part of the Points Committee, and Diversity Equity and Inclusion committee. She knew she wanted to gain more knowledge of sorority government, so she currently is on the College Panhellenic Association Board as the Vice President of Programming. In this position, she plans events and helps with governing for over 2,500 sorority women. She is also a new member of the Greek honor society Rho Lambda. Madison is in her third and final year at SDSU, and she is also a School of Journalism and Media Studies Intern, where she helps produce content and works alongside the Program Director Dr. Temple Northup.

Jazlyn Dieguez (she/her/hers) is a fourth-year journalism major minoring in creative editing and publishing from Salinas, California. She possesses a strong drive to pursue a career in the entertainment industry, showcasing her talents across various mediums including social media, broadcasting and writing. Prior to assuming the role of social media editor for The Daily Aztec, Dieguez served as a staff writer for The Daily Aztec’s Arts and Culture section and held the position of vice president of writing & copy for The Look Magazine, SDSU’s first student-run arts, fashion and culture publication. Currently, Dieguez has taken on the responsibilities of vice president for SDSU’s Society of Professional Journalists chapter and social media editor for SDSU’s National Association of Hispanic Journalists chapter. Apart from her academic pursuits, Dieguez enjoys binge-watching TV shows, discovering new music, traveling to new locations and staying up-to-date with the latest trends in fashion.

Lindsey Brintwood is a journalism major in the Weber Honors College at San Diego State University, minoring in Communication and Interdisciplinary Studies. She is a Sports Field Reporter and Deputy Gala Coordinator for KUSI/FOX 5’s Prep Pigskin Report, where she covers San Diego high school football and helps plan the program’s annual awards gala. Lindsey is the current Social Media Editor and former Multimedia Editor for The Daily Aztec, SDSU’s independent student newspaper. She also serves as Vice President of SDSU’s Society of Professional Journalists chapter and recently completed a broadcast internship with the School of Journalism and Media Studies.

Natali Gonzalez is an MA student in Rhetoric and Writing Studies. Originally from Ogden, Utah, she got her BA in English Teaching from Weber State University. While there, she worked as a research assistant examining the role of technology in K-12 education. She also worked for Upward Bound as an instructor and tutor. Now, at SDSU, she looks forward to learning about professional writing alongside increasing her knowledge about teaching practices. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys being outdoors, especially exploring the San Diego beaches and going on hikes, and doing yoga and meditation.