MEET THE STAFF

SWAMPCON 2024 STAFF

VINYLEVENT CO-COORDINATOR

I am in charge of make sure that everything is running smoothly and on time for Swampcon. I have been part of the Maid Cafe since 2021 and apart of the Swampcon staff since 2022. I am majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Japanese. My hobbies include watching anime -like Maid Sama and My Hero Academia-, cosplaying, and playing cozy games like Stardew Valley.

CAREVENT CO-COORDINATOR

Studying Criminology/Psychology. President of Gator Anime. I like concerts and theme parks. My favorite anime are Tokyo Ghoul and Jojo’s. My favorite games are Persona 5, Danganronpa, and Overwatch.

MENDELTREASURER

Studying Philosophy with a minor in Mathematics and Statistics. Vice-President of PhilSoc and tailgate chair of my fraternity. Currently studying media analysis in literature, film, and art.

CHANDLERPR AND SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATER

I’m the Public Relations and Social Media coordinator for SwampCon! I handle outreach, advertising, and the social media accounts for SwampCon. I’ve been involved with SwampCon since 2021 as part of the Maid Cafe. In my free time I watch anime, cosplay, and attend lots of conventions.

AKELAMAID CAFE CO-COORDINATER

I am one of the Maid Cafe Co-Coordinators for SwampCon 2024! I use she/they pronouns; throughout the year I work with both the instructors of Maid Cafe with the dancer and the SwampCon team. I worked with the instructor team to facilitate weekly practices (so our dances looked good day-of) and ironed out the logistics with the SwampCon admin. Come to me out Shayan with any questions specifically about Maid Cafe.

DINARACONTEST CHAIR

Hi! I am Dina! I have worked with SwampCon since 2022 and I organize and oversee contests. My current hyperfixation is Baldur’s Gate 3.

AVAGUEST COORDINATOR

I am studying Graphic Design and am a Stage Manager w/ UF SoTD. Fun facts about me: I am also learning Japanese and have a current fan obsessions over H2G2 and Marauders.

SAMSECRETARY

Hello! I am the official note taker of Swampcon. I am also an instructor for Maid Cafe and a member of Cospoi. I am studying Psychology/Women’s Studies. I like dancing, watching dramas, MDZS, reading, collecting little trinkets, and tea.

MEAGANVOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

I’ve been on staff with SwampCon since 2022. I am also the Sewing Coordinator for Maid Cafe. I have many hobbies like watching anime, playing video games, traveling, sewing, crochet, painting, and drawing! I recruit, train, and organize the schedule for volunteers.

RIAPANEL COORDINATOR/EVENT CO-COORDINATOR

I am studying Computer Engineering and have been Panel Coordinator since SwampCon 2022. Currently at a study abroad in Nagoya University, Japan and love playing rhythm games, mainly Beatmania IIDX and DDR. I’m working on rainbow ranking in all Sega rhythm games.

KIREINAEXHIBITS CHAIR

I am studying Wildlife Ecology and Conservation with a minor in English. My favorite anime are Jujutsu Kaisen, Natsume’s Book of Friends, Hunter x Hunter, and Seaside Stranger. My favorite games are Monster Hunter World, Nier, Fire Emblem, and Off.

GABRIELLEDESIGN COORDINATOR

I am studying Digital Arts and Sciences. I am an amateur cosplayer and professional pokemon plush collector. My favorite anime are Konosuba and Devilman Crybaby and my favorite game is Overwatch.

ERINSUPPLY MANAGER

I am a lactose intolerant Japanese Major and an “artist”. I am totally normal for モブサイコ100!

VINCENTMIKU COORDINATOR

I am a Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Major. I like watching anime, gaming, writing stories, and music. My favorite anime are 86, A Certain Scientific Railgun, and Girls und Panzer.  My favorite games are Arknights, Genshin Impact, and Twilight Struggle.