Category: Junior Faculty Advisor

Jessica D’Aniello

JESSICA D'ANIELLO

Junior Faculty Advisor

Jessica DAniello is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in journalism with a television/radio minor at Hofstra University in Long Island. At Hofstra, Jessica writes for Her Campus magazine and video edits for the school’s television HEAT network. Outside of her work in journalism, she enjoys going to the beach, reading, painting or making jewelry. Jessica can’t wait to meet everyone and spend time back at the place that inspired her to study journalism!

Reid Collins

REID COLLINS

Junior Faculty Advisor

Reid Collins, a rising senior at George Mason is originally from Marion, Virginia. He is excited to be back at Mason and with the WJMC again! As a Mason student, he is majoring in Government and International Politics. He also works for the Office of Admissions as a Mason Ambassador and Admissions Outreach Fellow. Reid is excited to work with WJMC again this summer!

Kayla Lambert

KAYLA LAMBERT

Junior Faculty Advisor

Kayla Lambert is a second year student at Western Michigan University, double majoring in English (Literature and Language) and Political Science. Kayla is a part of the Lee Honors College, and is a staff-reporter for WMU’s student newspaper, the Western Herald. She deeply enjoys the work she does for the staff, which includes her working with her passion for writing and other people interested in journalism. In addition, she is an intern for the WMU College of Arts and Sciences Marketing and Communications department. Kayla owns and runs a small photography business outside of school. She loves reading, writing, trying new coffee drinks, spending time with her pets, and obviously, photography! Kayla looks forward to being a Junior Faculty Advisor this upcoming summer!

Lauren Larson

LAUREN LARSON

Junior Faculty Advisor, Alum 2022

Lauren is a rising sophomore at Colorado College, where she is majoring in English
literature. At college, she works for the writing center as a peer consultant, participates in a large dance performance every semester called Dance Workshop, and recently received a position as the poetry editor for their literary magazine, The Leviathan. Lauren attended WJMC as National Youth Correspondent from Denver, Colorado in 2022 and returned as an intern for the conference in 2023. Lauren likes tea/coffee, reading, writing, dancing, and taking long naps in the middle of the day. She is excited to return to WJMC for a third year and meet new people and have an
enriching experience as a JFA.

LAUREN LARSON

Junior Faculty Advisor, Alum 2022

Lauren is a rising sophomore at Colorado College, where she is majoring in English literature. At college, she works for the writing center as a peer consultant, participates in a large dance performance every semester called Dance Workshop, and recently received a position as the poetry editor for their literary magazine, The Leviathan. Lauren attended WJMC as National Youth Correspondent from Denver, Colorado in 2022 and returned as an intern for the conference in 2023. Lauren likes tea/coffee, reading, writing, dancing, and taking long naps in the middle of the day. She is excited to return to WJMC for a third year and meet new people and have an
enriching experience as a JFA.

Miranda Urbanczyk

MIRANDA URBANCZYK

Junior Faculty Advisor, Alum 2022

Miranda is a journalism student at Michigan State University whose passion is
reporting about music and entertainment. While focusing on written journalism,
she also has discovered a love for photography. Outside of school, she makes an
effort to stay involved in the world of journalism. Miranda contributes to Atwood
Magazine, Best Left Magazine, and is the co-founder of Righteous Reviews.

MIRANDA URBANCZYK

Junior Faculty Advisor, Alum 2022

Miranda is a journalism student at Michigan State University whose passion is reporting about music and entertainment. While focusing on written journalism, she also has discovered a love for photography. Outside of school, she makes an effort to stay involved in the world of journalism. Miranda contributes to Atwood Magazine, Best Left Magazine, and is the co-founder of Righteous Reviews.

Grace Crum

GRACE CRUM

Junior Faculty Advisor

Grace Crum is a Dean’s List and Faculty Honors student at the Georgia Institute of Technology, majoring in Communications and Biology. She is a rising junior on Georgia Tech’s cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track teams. She has a passion for science communications and public relations. She is excited to return to WJMC after attending in 2022, where she can contribute back to the program that means so much to her.

GRACE CRUM

Junior Faculty Advisor, Alum 2022

Grace is a Dean’s List and Faculty Honors student at the Georgia Institute of Technology, majoring in communications and biology. She is a rising junior on Georgia Tech’s cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track teams. She has a passion for science communications and public relations. She is excited to return to WJMC after attending in 2022, where she can contribute back to the program that means so much to her.

Emily Fosker

EMILY FOSKER

Junior Faculty Advisor

Emily Fosker is a student at Northwestern University pursuing a BS in journalism with minors in economics, business, and marketing. She has an interest in broadcast and photojournalism and is involved in campus publications for these interests. She is ecstatic to return to WJMC as a Junior Faculty Advisor after attending in 2022!

David Caine

DAVID CAINE

Junior Faculty Advisor

David Caine is a rising junior at the University of Florida, studying journalism. He was a correspondent at WJMC in 2022, intern in 2023, and Junior Faculty Advisor in 2025. He is incredibly excited to be returning as a JFA once again to inspire others the way WJMC inspired him. David loves acting in shows at UF and serves as the Director of Mass Communications for one of UF’s theatre organizations. He also works as a Sunday School teacher and operations intern at UF Hillel, helping students and staff. Outside of his studies, David loves spending time with his family and friends, as well as his two cats. He can’t wait to return to WJMC to make meaningful memories and connections!

DAVID CAINE

Junior Faculty Advisor

Alexandra Henriques

ALEXANDRA HENRIQUES

Junior Faculty Advisor

Alexandra Henriques is a rising senior at George Mason University. She is one of the general managers of WGMU Radio, a staff writer for Mason’s student newspaper and a passionate journalism undergraduate. In her free time, she writes poetry, goes to concerts and takes long walks.

ALEXANDRA HENRIQUES

Junior Faculty Advisor

Maija Robinson

MAIJA ROBINSON

Junior Faculty Advisor

Maija Robinson is a rising Junior at George Mason University and is majoring in Communications with a concentration in Public Relations. Aside from classes, she is an intern for Mason’s Washington ScholarS Program. Maija also enjoys attending school events and spending time with others. She aims to enter the field of Public Relations upon graduating. Maija attended WJMC in the summer of 2019 and she is more than happy to be able to experience it again this summer!