Bryan Fructuoso-Zurita (He/Him/Él) is in his third semester at The Oak Leaf. He enjoys meeting new people and listening to their stories because everyone has one to tell. His passion lies in covering individuals and amplifying their stories, particularly on underrepresented groups on campus and Latinx stories. To pursue his passion further, he is working towards obtaining an associate of science degree in both digital journalism and digital filmmaking. Bryan's ultimate dream is to create your favorite television series or film one day.

Samantha Carter(she/her) is in her third semester at Santa Rosa Junior College and a vibrant part of The Oak Leaf. She is a double major in Journalism and Communications and her plan is to transfer to a 4-year Fall 2026. Her end goal would be news reporting or a flight attendant. She loves writing about news or nature, along with doing student on the street interviews.