Leila Campell
Junior Faculty Advisor
Leila Campell
Junior Faculty Advisor​
Leila is a rising Senior at George Mason University and a student of the GMU Honors College, pursuing a Bachelor of the Fine Arts in Creative Writing and a Minor in Journalism. She is a member of GMU’s Crotchet For a Cause, and GMU’s Pep Band, The Green Machine, as a cellist. Leila volunteers at the Food For Others Foodbank once a week and she also plays Dungeon and Dragons on the weekends! She was a WJMC Correspondent in 2022 and a Junior Faculty Member in 2025. During her time as a WJMC Correspondent, Leila discovered her passion for journalism as another avenue for her writing. Attending WJMC confirmed her decision to study at GMU, where she continues her passion for journalism and has written multiple articles for the university’s student run newspaper, The Fourth Estate. She has no regrets. Leila enjoys reading, writing, drawing, video games, and spending time with her friends and family. She is so excited to once again return to WJMC as a Junior Faculty Member, and looks forward to helping WJMC Correspondents have a good experience at the Washington Journalism and Media Conference.
Abigail is a graduating senior at Cosby High School. Although she has not decided where she will attend college yet, she plans to major in Journalism and Political Science to become a White House Correspondent (or maybe even a Press Secretary!). At school, Abigail is captain of the Speech & Debate Team, Head Editor of her school’s first newspaper, and a part of the Student Council Association. She also enjoys serving in leadership for many subject-based clubs. Outside of school, Abigail spends time horseback riding, volunteering, working as a lifeguard instructor and manager for SwimMetro, and arranging media for her local church. Her favorite activity to do with her friends is trying new cuisines. She is excited to come back to WJMC as an intern because her time as a Correspondent allowed her to gain new, exciting experiences and build valuable relationships.
Robyn Heninger is an aspiring journalist from Utah who will begin pursuing her bachelor’s degree in journalism in the fall. She is especially interested in feature writing, editorial journalism, and investigative reporting, and enjoys exploring how storytelling can bring attention to important issues and voices within her community. Through her writing experiences, she has developed skills in research, interviewing, and crafting compelling narratives. Outside of journalism, Robyn studies ballet and plays the piano, pursuits that have strengthened her creativity and discipline. She looks forward to attending the 
Ella Beckman is currently a junior at Lightridge High School in Aldie, Virginia. She is a proud member of the National Honor Society (NHS), Quill and Scroll Honor Society, and the French Honors Society. At her high school, she takes part in Model UN, Mock Trial, yearbook, and varsity track and field. Her interests include reading, watching movies, and spending time with friends. She attended the second session of the Washington Journalism and Media Conference 2025 (#golimes) and had an amazing experience! She is thrilled to return as an intern and assist the new National Youth Correspondents during the 2026 sessions!
Eva just finished her first year at New York University! She is majoring in journalism and international relations with a minor in French, and is a staff writer for the Washington Square News, the university’s independent student newspaper. After attending WJMC in 2022, Eva joined her high school’s paper and fell in love with journalism. Remembering the connections and memories made during the conference, she’s so excited to meet this year’s correspondents!