Spotlight: Magaly Estrella

The Journey to Now:

The Magaly Estrella Mini-Biography

By: Kristine McGlinchey


As a student attending Florida International University since 2005, Magaly Estrella will be graduating with a degree in Liberal Studies and a minor in Communications this April. The soon-to-be graduate will be saying “goodbye” to Miami and “hello” to the open road as an Oscar Mayer “Hotdogger.” The road to her success has included stops in substitute teaching and interning at 944 Magazine and Public Relations firm Janinha Inc.

Serving as Vice President for The Association for Women in Communications for over a year, her active involvement in fundraisers and special events earned her the AWC scholarship this semester. Last March she helped coordinate a highly successful workshop and networking event, “It’s a Jungle Out There!” which featured many prominent figures throughout the Communications field.

The experience and insight she has gained through the organization has opened up an exciting opportunity for her to be a part of the Oscar Mayer team. Chosen from over a thousand applicants, Magaly was one of 14 selected to travel across the country in the Weinermobile attending special festivals and events to promote the already well-known brand.

With the support of her parents Pedro and Maria Estrella and Professor Berman, Magaly was able to stay focused and achieve success. She offers these simple yet powerful words of advice to fellow students “GET INVOLVED!”