Volunteers

Social Media Coordinator: Twitter

​Cami Escobar is from Parkland, Florida. She is Colombian and is fluent in both Spanish and English. She describes herself as very determined and when she sets her mind to something, she will do everything she can to achieve it.  
She joined Amalgamate because she has coordinated social media pages for school clubs, as well as other organizations. What sparked her interest was what Amalgamate stood for and she thought this role would be a great way to gain experience as she one day hopes to work in marketing and graphic design.
Outside of Amalgamate, she plays tennis for her school team and loves to bake. She describes her biggest hobby as art, as she loves to paint and draw portraits of people. 

Social Media Coordinator: Instagram​

​Jovana Ramos is a Brazilian student of International Relations and Marketing. She joined Amalgamate because her volunteer role requires her to interact with other people, thereby creating an opportunity to grow and have many new experiences.
Her interests outside of Amalgamate include photography, photo-editing, video-editing, languages, cultures, and reading books.

Administrative Assistant to the President

Shelley Sanghera currently resides in Canada and recently completed her Bachelor's Degree in Biology. She joined Amalgamate because she believes in the organization's mission statement and values, and believes that her background offers a unique perspective to the team. In her free time, Shelley enjoys traveling, reading, and hiking.

Website Designer

Jen Grottle is a graphic designer who's worked mainly in digital advertising, most recently for National Public Media. She joined Amalgamate as a graphic designer with the goal to utilize her design skills to make a positive impact in the world. Outside of graphic design, her interests include traveling, reading, and crafting.

Administrative Assistant to the Treasurer

Karen Ruiz grew up in Northern California and is the youngest of 7 kids.  She developed the travel bug at a very young age and shortly after graduating from high school, she left home to attend the International Air Academy in Ontario, CA.  Upon graduation she began her first “grown-up” job at the Los Angeles International Airport working for SkyWest Airlines/Delta Connection. In 1997, she landed her dream job working for the Walt Disney Company, where she has been for the past 23 years. She currently is the Executive Secretary to the Director of Walt Disney Imagineering Domestic Finance. Karen holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Administration of Justice from California State University Fullerton as well as two Associates Degrees from Norco College in Criminal Justice and Social and Behavioral Studies. She resides in Central Florida with her daughter and her rambunctious Golden Retriever. In her spare time she enjoys reading crime novels, traveling the world, entertaining, shopping, and volunteering in the community.
Karen initially decided to volunteer with Amalgamate because it was something she could easily do from home. Upon further research and discussion with some Board Members, she was inspired and excited about the company’s Mission Statement and values. She is assisting the Treasurer, Jennifer McMillon, in supporting the Vision of Amalgamate.   

Social Media Coordinator: YouTube & Pinterest

Mohammad Ameen is from Houston, Texas, and will be a high school senior this upcoming fall. He joined Amalgamate to have a different experience and to try something new. By joining Amalgamate during the pandemic, he found many new opportunities and projects through which he could explore his creativity. 
Outside of Amalgamate, he enjoys sports, particularly basketball and soccer. He believes sports allows him to grow mentally and physically. He also enjoys entrepreneurship, not just financially but also socially, because it allows him to make things better and use his own hard work to grow businesses and projects.

Grant Writer

Abby Thomas recently decided to volunteer with Amalgamate as a Grant Writer.  She wanted to get more involved with the world of non-profit arts, and found Amalgamate to be a great company to work with. She graduated from SCAD with a BFA in Dramatic Writing, and recently moved to Los Angeles in hopes of pursuing a career in screenwriting. She is originally from Orlando, FL and is currently working in Accounting in the film industry.

Grant Writer

Eleanore Saintis joined the Amalgamate team as a Grant Writer in July 2020. She has prior experience working in the nonprofit sector for organizations that focus on youth leadership development. She is excited to volunteer at Amalgamate because it combines her passion for raising awareness about various social justice issues, and for the performing arts. Eleanore recently graduated from the London School of Economics with a Master's in International Social and Public Policy. She is from Boston, Massachusetts, and currently lives in Brooklyn.

Social Media Coordinator: LinkedIn

Carlos Guerrero is originally from Miami, Florida, and has recently moved to New York City. He joined Amalgamate looking for a different way of meeting new people in a professional setting.
Carlos has a professional background in Information Technology in the areas of Networking and Systems Administration. He is also a former US Air Force veteran.
In his free time, he enjoys road biking and video/photography editing. 

SEO Specialist

Geovani Salazar lives in the San Francisco Bay Area in California. He has worked as a Marketing Analyst for a digital marketing agency, and has graduated from UC Berkeley. He decided to volunteer with Amalgamate because he believes in giving back to the arts. He has a 5-year-old niece who loves dancing and recently joined a dancing class. Outside of work, Geovani loves eating different types of foods. He is always trying new restaurants in San Francisco. He enjoys hiking too because it helps him stay mentally fresh and active.

Marketing Assistant

Kelsey Fish holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Mansfield University and a Masters in Music Performance from Penn State University. She is a new resident of Cincinnati, OH, currently working as a Project Development Analyst in residential building code enforcement. Kelsey joined Amalgamate as a Marketing Assistant to gain experience and learn more about marketing in the arts. She is excited to combine her passion for the arts with helping people. In her free time, she enjoys performing oboe with local groups, watercolor painting, and knitting.

Marketing Assistant

Tyler Roemer is a senior at Central Michigan University studying public relations while minoring in music. The arts have been a focal point in his life for as long as he can remember. He began piano lessons at the age of 10 and has played ever since, while also singing. Because of his passion for the arts, Amalgamate jumped out to him the moment he learned about the organization. He is thrilled to see where this opportunity will lead him as he begins to build his career, and he looks forward to working alongside the team as this year progresses.

Interns

Copywriter

Larissa Brulato is currently studying journalism and media, as well as minoring in dance at Rutgers University. She has been dancing since the age of three and has trained in numerous styles. Since her passions include dancing and writing, she has joined Amalgamate as a copywriter to be able to bring these two subjects together.

Marketing Administrative Assistant

Annie Serkes is a Junior at Saint Michael's College, Vermont, and is currently studying Business Administration as well as Media/Journalism/Digital Arts. She is a student-athlete on the Women's Tennis team and a representative for Hope Happens Here, an organization on campus that works with the athletic department to end the negative stigma surrounding mental health. The biggest reason she joined Amalgamate is because she wanted to work for a company that she shares similar values with. Being a dancer for 14 years, she has a passion for the arts and she believes that dance can carry a strong message. She is excited to join the Marketing team at Amalgamate as she believes it will better her marketing and administration skills, all while experiencing what it's like to be a part of an inclusive company. Though she has retired her ballet shoes, Annie still enjoys dancing. She also likes to stay active in any way possible because she believes it can improve her overall health and well being. Spending time with her friends and family is something Annie values because they surround her with joy and positivity.

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