Meet the team
The people behind
Live Like Locals
Live Like Locals is a community, and every community has faces. Meet the team running the platform and the Ambassadors representing the brand across the Savannah Metro and Coastal Empire.
Leadership & Operations
The Live Like Locals team
The team running the platform every day — strategy, operations, content, and the community face of the brand.
Jose Rosa
Founder & CEO
30 years of marketing experience. Built LLL from a weekly video show into a multi-city community platform.
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Renée LaSalle
Host
Original host of Top Five Savannah Events since 2018. Co-host of Savannah Spotlight.
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Amy Dover
Operations
Keeps the platform running. Events, logistics, and the day-to-day operations of Live Like Locals.
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Lorallye Partlow
Ambassador & PM
Host of the Small Business Video series. Co-Owner and COO of KP3.
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Our Ambassadors
The community face of Live Like Locals
Our Ambassadors are local business owners and professionals who represent Live Like Locals in their neighborhoods, connect us to the community, and help local businesses get seen.
Every Ambassador is an independent business owner in the Savannah area. They are part of the Live Like Locals team, just operating in a different way — out in the community, every day.
Lorallye Robertson
Lorallye is the Co-Owner and COO of KP3, a marketing agency that provides small businesses with the tools, strategy, and support they need to thrive. With degrees in Creative and Strategic Advertising from VCU, she brings nearly a decade of experience supporting hundreds of small businesses nationwide. For Lorallye, living like a local means showing up with heart, building relationships that matter, and helping others see the potential in what they’ve built.
Dora Jenkins
Dora Jenkins is a Savannah-based entrepreneur, fashion founder, and community advocate who uses style as a tool for confidence, connection, and empowerment. As the founder of Sole Of Blaq Pearl, she champions inclusive women’s footwear while staying deeply engaged with Savannah’s business and cultural community. As a Live Like Locals Ambassador, Dora brings creativity, advocacy, and genuine community spirit to every local experience she shares.
Frederick Hogsett Jr.
Frederick Hogsett, Jr. is a financial consultant, regional leader, and community advocate with nearly 30 years of experience helping families and small businesses build stronger financial futures. Through PFS & PFS Investments, he provides financial education, personalized guidance, and wellness workshops rooted in service, leadership, and long-term stability. As a Live Like Locals Ambassador, Frederick brings wisdom, professionalism, and a genuine passion for helping local communities grow and thrive.
Yanira Salamanca
Yanira Salamanca is a dedicated insurance agency owner, bilingual community connector, and proud mother who brings warmth and trust to everything she does. Originally from El Salvador, she helps families and businesses protect their future through Brightway Insurance, The Yanira Salamanca Agency, while staying active in Savannah’s growing business and Latin communities. As a Live Like Locals Ambassador, Yanira brings heart, professionalism, and a passion for building bridges across cultures.
Cheri Cobb
Cheri Cobb is a marketing strategist, content creator, and founder who helps businesses move from price-driven marketing to premium positioning. Through Cheri Cobb Creative, she supports aesthetic providers with clear systems, stronger storytelling, and content that attracts aligned, high-value clients. As a Live Like Locals Ambassador, Cheri brings creativity, curiosity, and a genuine love for documenting the people, places, and experiences that make Savannah feel alive.
Keyla Decando
Keyla DeCando is a photographer and the owner of Keyla TeAnn Photography, a boutique portrait experience focused on families, pets, and lasting legacy artwork. Known for colorful, emotional storytelling, she creates custom wall art and keepsake albums while also supporting local rescues through her work with adoptable dogs. As a Live Like Locals Ambassador, Keyla brings creativity, compassion, and a genuine love for promoting local events, businesses, and community causes.
Monica Everett
Monica Everett is a U.S. Air Force Veteran, financial professional, and woman of faith dedicated to empowering others. With over 20 years of experience in financial planning, she’s passionate about supporting families, uplifting veterans, and strengthening community ties. As a Live Like Locals Ambassador, Monica shares her heart for service, connection, and living with purpose.
Jessica Sanchez
Jessica Sanchez is an MBA graduate, freight broker, and logistics connector helping shippers across the Southeast move freight reliably through Yeka Cargo Connect powered by Armstrong Transport. With a passion for keeping business moving and building meaningful relationships, she brings clear communication, drive, and community-minded energy to her work. As a Live Like Locals Ambassador, Jessica hopes to strengthen ties within the Hispanic community, spotlight local businesses, and create new connections across Savannah’s logistics and business landscape.
Sherica Snowden
Sherica Snowden is a Savannah content creator, travel influencer, and community connector who loves spotlighting hidden gems and authentic local experiences. Through her storytelling and trusted recommendations, she helps connect people to the businesses, events, and relationships that make the city feel alive. As a Live Like Locals Ambassador, Sherica brings heart, professionalism, and a genuine passion for community-driven connection.
Clay Hodges
Clay Hodges is an artist, producer, and visionary who uses creativity as a tool for connection and positive change. From Savannah to Atlanta, he’s built a career blending music, film, and storytelling that uplifts culture, celebrates wellness, and inspires others to pursue their passions. As a Live Like Locals Ambassador, Clay brings authenticity, vision, and community spirit everywhere he goes.
Could you be the next Ambassador?
The Live Like Locals Ambassador program is free to join, invite-only, and built for local business owners who want to grow their business through community. If you see yourself in this team, we want to meet you.