Addy Cowley is 18 years old and is an aspiring investigative journalist. She grew up in four different countries, where she acquired an obsession for travel and adventure that accompanies her everywhere she goes. Addy currently writes freelance for the Climbing Wall Association, where she uses her expertise and connections to deliver the most relevant and interesting content to her readers. Addy loves to read historical and journalistic nonfiction, rock climb, and paint, and can often be found working at her favorite climbing gym. The lessons she learned during her WJMC experience genuinely changed her as a person, and she is beyond excited to share that passion with a new year of National Youth Correspondents.