Ava Bartnicki

 Ava is a senior journalism major with minors in strategic social media and law and legal studies. She attended Westlake High School in Westlake, Ohio, which is where her love for broadcast television began. She has worked with the WVU Athletics Video Production and ESPN+ crew for 4 years, serving as the primary technical director. Starting in January 2026, she is also working for the University of Pittsburgh to expand and hone her technical directing skills. After graduating, she hopes to work as a full-time freelance technical director. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her dog, Rocco, and going to concerts.