Meet the Visit Jacksonville Insiders

See Jacksonville through the eyes of a local! Get a local’s point of view on everything there is to see, do and experience in our city.

@amykennelly_

Amy Kennelly

Former NFL Jaguars Cheerleader & Fishing Enthusiast

I love how large and diverse Jacksonville is. This city holds a lot of history and is constantly evolving.

Meet Amy

@5suitcases

Elle Swim

Travel Blogger

I am an educator, a travel blogger, and a mom to three little ones. My blog, 5 Suitcases, features some of our favorite places in Jacksonville.

Meet Elle

@Q33N.ELLY

Elly Itriago

Food Blogger

Hi, I’m Elly, a finance professional, food blogger and mom to two kiddos and a pup. I was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in the Bronx, NYC.

Meet Elly

@living_inthelight

GiGi Lucas

Founder of Surfear Negra, Diversity Advocate

GiGi is a Florida-born world traveler and corporate "dropout" who decided to plant roots in Jacksonville Beach 4 years ago.

Meet GiGi

@jacksonvillemom

Jacksonville Mom

Family Fun

Hi! We are Megan Kilis and Vicky Lane from the Jacksonville Mom team. Since 2012, we’ve been the #1 parenting resource for Jacksonville and the surrounding areas.

Meet Jacksonville Mom

@SnackAndJill

Jill Cruz

Food Blogger

I am a Jacksonville native who has always loved food. Jacksonville is quickly becoming a food destination and I’m happy to contribute anything I can to achieving that goal.

Meet Jill

@SecretaryOfLife

Kaitlyn Elizabeth

I’m Kaitlyn :) I was born & raised in the Appalachian mountains. Now, Jacksonville is where I call home with my dog, Reuben! The warmer weather brought me here, but community keeps me here.

Meet Kaitlyn

@WillWorkForHeels

Katrice Shorter

Fashionista & Foodie

Hi, I’m Trice, a Jacksonville Blogger/Influencer who loves all things fashion, food, and travel!

Meet Katrice

@MyDosDads

Mo & Stephen

Hi! We are Mauricio & Stephen, LGBTQ+ dads to our daughter Bella. We are always on the go and looking for new adventures and places to explore.

Meet Mo & Stephen

@KungFuAussies

Po and Tigress

Adventure Pups

Hello! Our names are Po and Tigress. Yes. We are named after the Kung Fu Panda movies; and we are standard Australian Shepards.

Meet Po and Tigress

@RanceAdamsMedia

Rance Adams

Television personality who loves Jax

I have a nomadic personality that flows wherever the winds take me. I landed in Jacksonville almost 5 years ago and have embraced everything the city has to offer.

Meet Rance

@ShawanaBrooks

Shawana Brooks

Literary artist & curator

I'm Shawana Brooks, a literary artist and curator living and creating in Jacksonville, Fl. I use my art, and others to evolve storytelling fused to issues of our community.

Meet Shawana

@therealsteffig

Stephania Gonzalez

Disability Advocate

Hi! I'm Steffi, a model, disability & inclusion advocate, outdoors lover & adaptive fitness enthusiast! I moved to Jacksonville 3 years ago and it was love at first sight!

Meet Stephania

@iamstephmurray

Stephanie Waltrip

Stylist & Owner, Honey Loft

Charleston native turned Jacksonville lover! Stephanie moved to Jacksonville eight years ago with her husband and now three children.

Meet Stephanie

@stufftodoinjacksonville

Stuff to Do in Jax

Guide to Events

Hey Jacksonville! We're Cali, Kalie and Kayla with UNATION's @StuffToDoInJacksonville! At our core, we are an events based platform and are so excited to be ambassadors for Visit Jax!

Meet Stuff to Do in Jax