The Washington Journalism and Media Conference
THIS IS WJMC
The Washington Journalism and Media Conference is an interactive program that provides high-achieving high school students with an interest in journalism, media, and related fields with a unique experience exploring careers in these areas.
Our National Youth Correspondents get access to exclusive field visits and sessions with journalists, media experts, directors, and program staff. Student Correspondents are led in small groups by faculty advisors who are high school teachers in journalism and yearbook.
THIS IS WJMC
The Washington Journalism and Media Conference is an interactive program that provides high-achieving high school students with an interest in journalism, media, and related fields with a unique experience exploring careers in these areas.
Our National Youth Correspondents get access to exclusive field visits and sessions with journalists, media experts, directors, and program staff. Student Correspondents are led in small groups by faculty advisors who are high school teachers in journalism and yearbook.
HEAR FROM OUR COMMUNITY
Each year, students, parents, and educators help shape the WJMC program and work with our staff to provide the students the best experience possible. Hear from past participants about how their experience with WJMC impacted them!
HEAR FROM OUR COMMUNITY
Each year, students, parents, and educators help shape the WJMC program and work with our staff to provide the students the best experience possible. Hear from past participants about how their experience with WJMC impacted them!
GET TO KNOW OUR TEAM
The staff at WJMC work year-round to provide a quality, safe, unforgettable program for students. Each year, we welcome summer staff with a passion for sharing their knowledge and engaging young people in journalism and media. Our entire team is committed to students and their families to provide an unparalleled experience and ensure students learn and grow during the week they are with us.
GET TO KNOW OUR TEAM
The staff at WJMC work year-round to provide a quality, safe, unforgettable program for students. Each year, we welcome summer staff with a passion for sharing their knowledge and engaging young people in journalism and media. Our entire team is committed to students and their families to provide an unparalleled experience and ensure students learn and grow during the week they are with us.
WJMC LEADERSHIP
ELENA JOHNSON, M.ED
DIRECTOR, WASHINGTON SCHOLARS PROGRAM
ALI DODSON
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, WASHINGTON SCHOLARS PROGRAM
RACHEL CLEAVER
SENIOR ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, K-12 PARTNERSHIPS
MELISSA MOORE
DIRECTOR OF LOGISTICS
SYDNEY KIRWAN
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, WASHINGTON SCHOLARS PROGRAM
LAUREN JACKMAN
SPEAKER LEAD
DAWN APONTE
ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST, WASHINGTON SCHOLARS PROGRAM
WJMC SUMMER STAFF
Each summer, WJMC has incredible staff join the leadership team to help make the WJMC experience unforgettable. We will provide summer opportunity information here when we begin the hiring process for the coming year!
ADVISORY BOARDS
HONORARY ADVISORY BOARD
From renowned journalists to producers, entrepreneurs, and media experts, the Advisory Board exemplifies the hard working leaders in journalism and media. The board helps guide the work of WJMC by ensuring we remain current in the ever-changing landscape of current events.
YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD
The Youth Advisory Board (YAB) assists the WJMC leadership team with future conferences and initiatives. The YAB fulfills an important part of the WJMC team and participates in virtual meetings and calls to provide feedback and guidance for the summer conference planning process.