Jonathan Zacay
Jonathan Zacay
  • Email:
    s.zacay@ufl.edu
  • Title:
    Intern
  • Organization:
    Santa Fe College
  • City:
    Miami
  • State:
    Florida
  • ZIP Code:
    33179
  • Country:
    United States
  • Phone:
    786-617-9628
Bio

Bio:

Jonathan joined the Santa Fe Athletic Department in May 2025 as an intern. He is a senior at the University of Florida majoring in Sport Management with a minor in Business Administration and Wealth Management. He has a strong interest in sports operations and event logistics.Prior to his time at Santa Fe, Jonathan gained hands-on experience through his internship with the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, where he supported the execution of large-scale events in a 10,000+ capacity arena. He also worked with I9 Sports as a Sports Specialist, where he developed and implemented youth sports programs, tracked performance data, and drove a significant increase in program retention. Jonathan's leadership experience extends internationally through his participation in the Israel Onward Business Fellowship, where he worked with Israeli startups on market research and business development. He also served as a Game Day Operations Intern for the Jacksonville Sharks, assisting with logistics, field preparation, and sponsor activations. Jonathan is bilingual in English and Spanish and plans to use his skills in communication, logistics, and leadership to positively impact the Santa Fe Athletic Department.

Areas of Expertise: 

Finance, Analytics, Operations.

Career Aspirations:

Jonathan is deeply committed to building a career in the sports industry, with particular interests in areas like sports business operations, finance, and event management. While he is still identifying the precise direction he wants to pursue, he is motivated to gain practical experience, learn from seasoned professionals, and explore how his strengths in organization, analysis, and leadership can best serve a dynamic sports environment. Ultimately, Jonathan seeks a role where he can assist on the finances of a prestigious sports organization.