FSPA Student Representatives
FSPA’s board of directors shape the future of scholastic journalism in Florida through defining the mission of the organization, organizing district workshops and the state convention and fostering relationships with other advisers throughout the state.
Student Chair
Maddy Baczek
Oviedo High School, Oviedo
Maddy Baczek is a senior at Oviedo High School. She is the current Vice President of Best Buddies, President of Oviedo’s Quill and Scroll, Editor in Chief of the yearbook, a varsity swimmer, and social media manager. She also works part time as a preschool teacher and part time as a waitress in a retirement home. In her (very little) spare time, she loves to read and write, listen to music, and walk her dog (a golden retriever named Ginny). She is very interested in journalism, and loves being able to tell people’s stories.
Vice Chair of Communications
Matthew Quesada
Christopher Columbus High School, Miami
Matthew Quesada, a dedicated high school student at Christopher Columbus High School in Miami, Florida, excels as a key member of CCNN LIVE. Passionate about journalism, Matthew actively contributes to the school's broadcast team as the team’s equipment manager and head of podcasting. Matthew aspires to make a significant impact in the field of communications beginning as a student rep at FSPA and continuing in college.
Vice Chair of Programming
Caroline Walsh
Western High School, Davie
Caroline Walsh, a senior at Western High School in Davie, has been the yearbook Editor-in-Chief since her Sophomore year. After joining yearbook her Freshman year she immersed herself in multiple realms of journalism. She started a sports broadcasting program at her school and has extensive photojournalism experience. Caroline developed a love for journalism from a young age and plans to pursue a career in sports broadcasting.
District 1 Representative
Colby Coolbaugh
Gulf Breeze High School, Gulf Breeze
District 2 Representative
Grace Campbell
Bishop Kenny High School, Jacksonville
District 3 Representative
Shea Stacey
Oviedo High School, Oviedo
District 4 Representative
Jenna Backus
Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation, Wesley Chapel
District 5 Representative
Calista Ream
Pine View School, Osprey
District 6 Representative
Daniel "DJ" Fernandez-Caldera
Miami Sunset Senior High School, Miami
District 7 Representative
Julianna Perez
Pembroke Pines Charter High School, Pembroke Pines
