Meet the Authors
Allure Williams has been with branch as the writing editor for a few weeks. She was born in New York and moved to FL at the age of 13. She is now attending HCC to recieve her AA, ahe then plans on transfering to UF and recieve a bachelors in nursing. In her spare time she enjoys baking, helping others, and anything arts an craft related. Some of her accomplishments include becoming a microdoft specialist, graduating with a gpa higher than 4.0 and becoming first aid and cpr certified. She would like to learn more about plays/ literature and art history to expand her knowledge on the two.
Austen Shearer is the managing editor for Branch Magazine for a few weeks. He was born in Florida and has been here his whole life. He was in the U.S Army as an Airborne Infantryman before he started attending HCC to receive his AA in Business. Some interesting facts about Austen is that he loves to be outside and hates cold weather. He mostly likes to fish and lift weights with his friends. His future goals are to own his own business and learn more about psychology and philosophy.
Whitney Ortiz is the Visual Editor for Branch Magazine. She was born and raised in Florida and is currently attending HCC in her pursuit of an A.A. in Business Administration to later Transfer to The University of South Florida. Outside of work and school Whitney enjoys taking family bike rides, eating at new places, watching all of the Real Housewives series, and theme parks.
Neicojiar Jefferson is the Research editor for the Branch Magazine. Graduated from Steinbrenner Highschool. He currently attends HCC college in pursuit for a bachelors in computer Programing. He enjoys going out with friends and family. He enjoys being outside doing activities as opposed to being inside.