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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Ammie Dover
Operations
Keeps the platform running. Events, logistics, and the day-to-day operations of Live Like Locals.
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Lorallye Robertson
Ambassador & PM
Host of Local Voices, resident unicorn connecting people, organizing the moving pieces, and making the magic happen.
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Our Ambassadors
The community faces 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.
Dora Jenkins
Fashion Founder, Sole Of Blaq Pearl
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.
Lorallye Robertson
Small Business Marketing, KP3.com
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.
Valerie Lavelle
Community Membership Ambassador, Live Like Locals
Valerie Lavelle is a Community Membership Ambassador with Live Like Locals who loves helping businesses, events, artisans, and community members connect. A longtime Savannah local, Valerie brings a background in membership services, a love for theatre, and a passion for uplifting local businesses and creative communities.
Cheri Cobb
Marketing Strategist, Cheri Cobb Creative
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.
Maria Solesbee
Realtor, eXp Realty LLC
Maria Solesbee is a bilingual real estate professional serving Savannah and surrounding communities. As a Realtor with eXp Realty, she helps families, first-time home buyers, and relocating clients find homes with confidence while promoting education, community connection, and generational wealth.
Keyla Decando
Photographer, Keyla TeAnn Photography
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.
Yanira Salamanca
Agent, Brightway Insurance
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.
Craig Robertson
Drone Pilot & Videographer, Falcon Photogrammetry
Craig Robertson is a licensed drone pilot and owner of Falcon Photogrammetry. With experience in GIS, mapping, and drone operations, he creates aerial, FPV, and traditional photo and video content for businesses, properties, events, and projects. As a Live Like Locals Ambassador, Craig enjoys connecting with local business owners, supporting community organizations, and helping people discover useful resources.
Osiris Franklin
Videographer, Osiris Production
Osiris Franklin is a Savannah-area photographer and videographer specializing in corporate video production through Osiris Production. He helps businesses and organizations turn ideas into polished visual stories, combining technical production skill with a friendly, dependable approach. Osiris enjoys meeting people, supporting the community, and traveling wherever a project takes him. As a Live Like Locals Ambassador, he is committed to being present when others need support.
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.