The Speakers
Keynote Speaker
Gabrielle Jarmoszko
University of Central Florida Professor
Gabrielle Jarmoszko is an advertising and public relations instructor at the University of Central
Florida and her journey, like the university she proudly represents, is one of growth, innovation and
dedication. Her path in the communication field began in high school, where she discovered the power of storytelling while working in the student newspaper and school yearbook staff. After being inspired by her teacher’s advice, she pursued marketing at the University of South Florida, earning an undergraduate degree. She later completed a master’s in digital communication and journalism at USF, where she was honored with the Kappa Tau Alpha Top Scholar Award, recognizing her as the highest-ranking graduate student in her program. But it was during a year-long work as a substitute high school photography teacher that she found her true calling in education. After gaining industry experience by working for marketing and creative organizations, she returned to teaching.
Today, Jarmoszko teaches a variety of topics at UCF, such as advertising copywriting and PR publications. Outside of the classroom, Jarmoszko is active in professional organizations such as Ad 2 Orlando where she is currently president and works to bridge the gap between academia and industry, linking her students with real-world possibilities, ensuring that they graduate with not only knowledge, but also the ability to lead.
Despite her professional and academic accomplishments, Jarmoszko’s greatest pride is her family. She finds joy in spending time with her daughter, partner and cats while managing her personal and professional duties.
As Jarmoszko looks to the future, her vision is clear: to continue inspiring her students and to help UCF become a global leader in innovation and education. Her story is one of passion, perseverance and purpose—a story that reflects the best of what UCF stands for: a commitment to excellence and a drive to inspire the next generation of leaders.
Bio Credit: Julia Montez da Costa
Mallory Padgett, MJE
Director of Yearbooks
After more than a decade of teaching and yearbook advising experience, Mallory has developed a skill set that allows her to specialize in yearbooks and yearbook education. Mallory understands the need for intentional and diverse marketing campaigns, offers insight into the education and classroom/school environment management that it takes to run a successful publication, and has successfully managed budgetary and branding components of a publication. As a recent high school yearbook teacher and adviser, Mallory has critical insight and experience that allow her to relate to the students, staff, and advisers at a local level. She is also involved in state and national Journalism conferences.
Yearbook Speaker
Peter Muhly
Photographic Coordinator
World Photojournalist and Leonard’s Photography Coordinator, Peter Muhly, will share over 25 years’ of his
photojournalism experience in covering both national and international news, sports and features. Peter’s images have won numerous awards, have been published in major publications around the world and continue to provide him with royalties. In 2014, Peter relocated back to Florida to join Leonard’s as the Tampa Photography Coordinator, where he trains and coordinates a team of professional
photographers. Whether creating portraits or covering sports, Peter strives for that ‘Decisive Moment’.
Photography Speaker