South Florida is facing an overpopulation crisis as dogs and cats overflow shelters. Miami-Dade Animal Services gives us a glimpse on how they are tackling the issue and their efforts to find animals a home. Watch to learn more about the adoption process and fostering opportunities.
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Alexandra Howard is a senior pursuing a dual degree in digital journalism and political science. She intends to later graduate from law school and become an immigration lawyer and political journalist.
Michael Adeshina is a senior at Florida International University who is passionate about marketing and graphic design. He hopes to leverage his expertise in interactive media and marketing to make an impact in education, sports or media. Adeshina worked as a marketing and graphic intern for the University of Central Florida Athletics and ABclonal, a biotech company. He refined his skills in marketing strategy and visual design as a marketing and graphic design assistant with Florida International University. Adeshina will graduate from the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media with a bachelor’s degree in digital communication in Summer 2024.
Paula Navas is a bilingual journalist at Florida International University with an interest in sports journalism. Navas hopes to become a producer at a major sports broadcasting company or work directly with the NBA. Beside sports, she also enjoys drawing, design and video editing. Navas holds an associate of arts degree in graphic design from Broward College and is set to graduate with a bachelor's degree in digital communication & media from the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media in Summer 2025.
Tatiana Ciprian is a bilingual international student from Peru at Florida International University who is passionate about the film industry and hopes to work in film production.
Ciprian has experience in photography as she has captured special moments at weddings, quinceañeras, and events. She has also collaborated with Peruvian brands to plan marketing strategies on social media platforms. Ciprian will graduate with a bachelor’s degree from the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media in Digital TV and Multimedia Production, and with a minor in Social Media and Digital Marketing in Summer 2025.
Victoria Fernandez is a bilingual journalist at Florida International University who hopes to work in the sports industry. Fernandez works with the Miami Dolphins as part of the entertainment and events staff. She also works with Cox Media Group in promotions and activations. Fernandez will graduate with a bachelor's degree in digital communication & media with a concentration in broadcasting from the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media in Fall 2024.
