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Fall 2025 Flash Communications Team

Amy O'Malley, Junior Public Relations Major

Amy O’Malley is a junior public relations major and professional/technical writing minor from Garrettsville, Ohio. This is her first semester at Flash Communications. Amy is excited to strengthen her writing skills, build a professional portfolio, and become more involved on campus. When she is not studying or writing, Amy also enjoys being a waitress, watching movies, collecting vinyl records, and hanging out with her friends or cats. After graduation, she wants to pursue a career in the news or film industry. 

Jonathan Szoke, Senior Communication Studies / Emerging Media and Technology Double Major

Jonathan Szoke is a senior Communication Studies and Emerging Media and Technology double major from Brecksville, Ohio. This is his first semester at Flash Communications, where he looks forward to creating personable connections and improving his writing skills. In his spare time, he enjoys attending concerts, hiking around the United States, and watching movies. After graduating, Jonathan hopes to pursue a career within the entertainment industry with an emphasis in production.

Gavin Zivoder, Senior Public Relations Major

Gavin Zivoder is a senior public relations major from Aurora, Ohio, who believes that in today’s social media–driven society, public opinion can quickly change, as every brand decision and community interaction is under a microscope. This is his second semester at Flash Comms, and, as a future PR professional, he sees it as his responsibility to foster authentic and transparent relationships between brands and their audiences, ensuring the long-term integrity of both. When he isn’t writing, you can often find him playing Magic: The Gathering, roleplaying with his Dungeons & Dragons group, or watching UFC bouts.