Spinnaker Staff
Get to know who we are!
Lisa Marino
Radio General Manager
Lisa Marino grew up in Ocala, FL and is now a proud UNF Osprey living in Jacksonville. She is a musician and finds endless fulfillment in singing, writing, and recording music. With her entire family being in the music business, Lisa was bound to grow a passion for music. She is double majoring in Music Technology and Production as well as Communications with a focus in Multimedia Journalism. She seeks a career in music production and/or the TV/Film business. Her ideal position would be one in which she can use her creativity to be hands-on in the production process. Lisa is passionate about pursuing music and is excited to see what opportunities lay ahead.
Ashley Mesmer
Content Producer
Ashley was born and raised in Florida. Ashley is majoring in digital video production with a minor in digital marketing. Ashley has grown up listening to multiple genres of music from Sugarland, ABBA, Rihanna, to Red Hot Chili Peppers. Fun fact, Ashley was inspired to be in percussion/drumline all of middle school and high school through playing drums on Rock Band 2 as a kid. Watching music videos like “Party Rock Anthem,” inspired her love for music and film. Ashley assists in live/remote productions and creates social media content for Spinnaker Radio.
Beija Richardson
Music Director
Beija was born in Georgia, but had the great opportunity to travel and live in multiple states and abroad during the majority of her childhood. Traveling played a big part in two of her greatest hobbies, music and exploring what the world has to offer. Traveling allowed different perspectives on taste and creativity especially when it comes to music. Being the Music Director allows Beija to use those skills for curating and maintaining the station’s library of music. Traveling also leads to her goal in college of obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Marine Biology.
Skylar Close
Program Director
Born and raised in Tampa Bay, Skylar is a junior at UNF majoring in English and minoring in environmental studies. Skylar’s job at the station is to work with DJs and volunteers to produce original live and prerecorded content to air on 95.5. When she’s not at work, Skylar loves singing, listening to live music, going on adventures, and voraciously reading books.
