Author: Allison Dodson

Kelsey Burke is a senior attending Valley Central High School in Montgomery, New York. She is an active member of her school’s National English Honor Society. Kelsey enjoys reading, writing, and listening to music. She is very passionate about writing and hopes to be an author in her future. Kelsey attended WJMC in 2023 and is extremely excited to assist in making WJMC 2024 as memorable as possible.

Jordan Riggs is a junior at West Carteret High School in eastern North Carolina. He is a member of the Varsity soccer team and a member of the National Honor Society. He likes to play sports and to spend time with friends and family. At WJMC 2023, Jordan enjoyed meeting new people, making new friends, and learning more about journalism.

Jordan is a junior at Lakewood High School in Salemburg, North Carolina. She is a 2023 WJMC alumnus. WJMC was the highlight of Jordan’s summer, she enjoyed every experience and was truly inspired by the influences she met there. Jordan is was part of her school’s broadcast class and she is a cheerleader for her school. She is looking forward to this new journey on the YAB.

Jocelyn Barr is a Junior at PODER Academy Secondary School in Cheyenne Wyoming. Jocelyn is in a concurrent enrollment program through her local community college and is taking 14 college credit hours. She is Student Council President and Chief Editor of her school’s Newspaper, which she founded. She loves to bake, sew, and write in her spare time. Jocelyn loves all things history, which is her niche for her school’s Wyoming Academic Challenge team, that she is the captain of. Jocelyn’s life changed after WJMC and is honored to be participating in the conference further.

Jess McClure is a hard-working girl through and through. She loves photographic journalism, and discovered said passion at WJMC. Journalism has always been a big interest of hers, and she is seizing her moment. Jess is elated to still be helping the Washington Journalism and Media Conference, and honored to have been chosen for the Youth Advisory Board. 

Jeffrey Wasieleuski is a Senior at Plainville High School . Jeffrey was a national youth correspondent at WJMC in the year 2023. Jeffrey Wasieleuski Particpates as a Peer Helper in Unified Sports, the PHS A-Team , The 2024 Class officer team . Jeffrey is an excellent student who tries his hardest everyday in school and in his free time he bowls competitively. 

Jackson Crouse is an 11th grader from Charlevoix, Mi. He plays 3 varsity sports , Football, Basketball, and Golf. He is part of his school’s yearbook and broadcasting program. When he grows up he aspires to be a sports broadcaster.  

Isabella is a curious and adventurous person that loves exploring new places. She’s passionate about art, music, writing, and photography. Not only is she interested in journalism, but in the science field as well. Isabella is excited to work with WJMC for another year as a member of the Youth Advisory Board! 

Inaaya Firoz is a junior from Tampa, Florida. She enjoys creative writing and journalism, as well as economics and plans to go to law school when she’s older (hopefully at Georgetown). She enjoys mainly writing poetry and has participated in the Scholastic Writing Awards for a few years now. She attended WJMC in 2023 and looks forward to making WJMC a fun experience for future students. 

Dario Diaz is a diligent 11th-grade student enrolled at Colegio Marista Guaynabo. His leisure activities are dedicated to singing and quality family time. From a young age, Dario’s parents have instilled a strong work ethic in him and his sister. His extensive extracurricular engagement includes membership in the San Juan Children’s Choir, participation in Model UN at his school, and active involvement in multiple student councils. He eagerly looks forward to collaborating with fellow WJMC participants as they work towards an exciting and productive summer ahead.