Meet the team that makes The Launch Pad happen
A team comprised of genuinely gifted minds.
Staff
Students
Outside of The Launch Pad, Kyle is the Director of Business Development + Innovation and Director of Corporate Development at Orange Umbrella Miami, a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the Miami Herbert Business School Accelerated MBA program, a school community delegate for COSO (Committee on Student Organizations) and SAFAC (Student Activity Fee Allocation Committee), and a ‘CaneBuddy Mentor for incoming first-year students.
In 2013, Cam founded a website design company that offers clients modern web innovation, digital marketing campaigns, and powerful search engine optimization (SEO) services. Additionally, Cam is a Realtor® in the state of Florida and is passionate about analyzing South Florida's upscale real estate market.
Alongside her entrepreneurial pursuits, Ustina serves as a Program Manager for Project Destined, a real estate internship program that aims to help students gain tangible knowledge, seek out job opportunities, as well as connect with seasoned professionals in the industry. At the University of Miami, Ustina holds the position of Vice President in the Canes Finance Association, where she actively contributes to the organization’s activities and initiatives while highlighting the positive impact of mentorship.
Bailey's passion for startups was fueled by her own successful venture during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. She founded "BJT Quarantine School," addressing the demand for socially distanced childcare. She offered online teaching and art instruction to elementary age students, generating over $5,000 in revenue within three months.
Bailey is also actively engaged on the University of Miami campus. As a member of the Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity, she participates in workshops on professional development, networking, ethical decision-making, and financial literacy. In her role as a Team Leader for Management 100, Bailey mentors first-year students, leading them in a semester-long mock consultancy project focused on multinational business expansion. Bailey is involved in UMiami Hillel, demonstrating her commitment to community social action and volunteerism.
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- Access to mentorship programs
- Learn to scale your ideas