
Kiley Petracek
WUSF Rush Family Radio News internGoing into eighth grade, I was accepted into yearbook class.
I had applied on a whim, infatuated with the combination of my two interests: writing and photography.
The rest is history.
I was born in Denver, Colorado, and moved to Wilmington, North Carolina, just before high school. There I was still heavily involved in the yearbook, working my way up to Editor-in-Chief.
Once I began interviewing other students for the sports section, something clicked. Being able to talk to people, ask them lengthy questions, and take a deep dive into their stories has always been such a privilege that this field unlocks.
I moved to Tampa nearly four years ago in pursuit of my BA in Journalism and BA in Advertising & Public Relations with a Public Relations concentration at The University of Tampa.
I’ve kept myself incredibly busy, and am now the Editor-in-Chief of The University of Tampa’s student newspaper, The Minaret.
My academic experience has included a semester abroad in Athens, Greece, working as Scheduling Manager at the university’s call center, getting scuba certified, and writing… a lot.
I’m excited to continue learning about writing and reporting as a WUSF Rush Family News Intern — and hearing and sharing others’ stories.
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The federal grant will go toward three primary improvements: improving storm water systems, expanding water and sewage services, and creating a community space.