MEET THE STAFF
SWAMPCON 2025 STAFF
SwampCon is presented by University of Florida students through the Gator Anime club. We are not paid, and the convention is a labor of love that we work on around our classwork and other commitments.
I am in charge of make sure that everything is running smoothly and on time for Swampcon. I have been part of the Maid Cafe since 2021 and apart of the Swampcon staff since 2022. I am majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Japanese. My hobbies include watching anime (Maid Sama and My Hero Academia), cosplaying, and playing cozy games like Stardew Valley.
Sophomore Accounting major, Cosplayer, TTRPG enthusiast, anime and video game nerd
I am in charge of the social media.
I am one of the Maid Cafe Co-Coordinators for SwampCon 2025! I have been a member of Maid Cafe since my first year in 2022. I am currently studying Psychology with a minor in Japanese. Huge anime fan. Love going insane over my favorite characters.
Hi, I’m Miranda! I’m a third year Zoology major (Pre-Vet) and dance minor. I love watching anime, listening to music, dancing, and of course…SWAMPCON! Going into my third year of Maid Cafe and Swampcon, I’m really excited to co-coordinate and instruct for the Maid Cafe event, lets swamp this con!!! 😀
I’m the contest coordinator for SwampCon. I handle setting up our Dance, Cosplay, and Lip-Sync contests and make sure they run smoothly. I have been involved with SwampCon since 2021 as part of the Maid Cafe, and this is my second year as a staff member. In my free time, I enjoy cosplaying, attending conventions, and anime like Sailor Moon.
Nice to meet you! I’m a second-year Information Systems student and Guest Coordinator for SwampCon. I love creating fun events for people to enjoy, so I’m excited to make SwampCon a great experience for y’all!
Hello!! I’m Nico (they/them) and I’m the Volunteer Coordinator for the first time ever this year (scary :0) and I’m very excited. I am always open to help and suggestions and to help out anyone for whatever reason! I love anything related to music (seriously) and I’m currently reading Heaven Official’s Blessing and watching One Piece (pray for me). Always feel free to reach out to me for anything!
Hello! My name is Ria! I am a 6th year Computer Engineering student and this is my 4th year as a Panel Coordinator. My hobbies including anime, manga, and rhythm games, with my favorite being Beatmania IIDX. I hope for this year as well to curate a wonderful schedule of panels for the upcoming SwampCon: Your Cup of Tea, as well as help any panelists with anything they need! I hope to see you all there!
Hello! My name’s Phillip, and I’m one of the Panel Coordinators for Swampcon! I primarily enjoy tabletop games and melting into my bed!
Howdy! I am a third year Wildlife Ecology and Conservation major with minors in English and Agricultural Law. I am the Exhibits Chair and I can’t wait to work with you guys again! A little about me: I have a cat named Mipha, my favorite games are Hades and P4G, and my favorite anime is DunMeshi. See you at SwampCon! .
Hi there! I’m an engineering student who loves doing art. This year, I’m the Design Coordinator for Swampcon, and I’m super excited to lead the design team and make some incredible designs!
My name is Erin, and I am a Japanese Language major, who’s also pursuing a TESL certificate. I am SwampCon’s Supply and Decoration Coordinator for the 2024-2025 year! I’m also participating on the Design team! It will be my second year in these positions, and my main job is to keep all Swampcon related materials and goodies accounted for.
I love to draw, read manga, and complain about my lactose intolerance.
Hello! I am the coordinator for SwampCon’s Vocaloid Concert. I’m studying Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering. I like gaming, writing, and watching anime. My favorite anime are 86, A Certain Scientific Railgun, and Girls und Panzer. My favorite games are Arknights and Reverse1999.
Hello, I’m Chessie, and I manage the Swampcon website. This is my first year being part of the Swampcon staff. I love to play games, with my current favorites being Persona 5, Katana Zero, and Va-11 Hall-A.