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Advance Team Staff

Paul Urban

PAUL URBAN

Advance Team Member

Paul Urban is a junior at Virginia Tech and studies Business with concentrations in Cybersecurity and Entrepreneurship. He is from Fairfax Station and is excited to work at George Mason this summer! Paul served as a lifeguard and worked at Cava while in high school. Besides school and work, Paul enjoys traveling and spending time with this family. He is excited to experience the summer programs and get to know the students and staff.

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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! 

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Faculty Advisor Staff

Holly Bourquin

HOLLY BOURQUIN

Faculty Advisor

Holly Bourquin advises the student newspaper (The Vertical) as a faculty member at Allen D. Nease High School in Ponte Vedra, FL. In addition to teaching journalism for more than 10 years, she also teaches International Baccalaureate (IB) Film and has taught English at the high school, dual enrollment, and college level. She is the advisor for her school’s Quill & Scroll International Honor Society chapter and oversees student print, web, and podcast media efforts. In addition to her teaching experience, she has more than 20 years of writing, editing, and publishing experience. Previous roles have included overseeing the publication of an international magazine, serving on the Florida Magazine Association board of directors, and managing multiple forms of communications including social media, digital media, print media, and web publishing. She holds a master’s in English with a concentration in technical and professional communication from East Carolina University. Holly is passionate about delivering media instruction to students that is hands-on and mirrors real-world industry practices. Outside of the classroom, she works as a freelance writer, editor, and consultant. Holly loves to spend time with her family (including two oversized, spoiled dogs), travel, read, and cook. She is thrilled to be joining the Washington Journalism and Media Conference staff this year!

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Junior Faculty Advisor

Reid Collins

REID COLLINS

Junior Faculty Advisor

Reid Collins, is a rising junior at George Mason, 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. Reid is excited to work with WJMC this summer! 

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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!

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Intern Youth Advisory Board

Ellee Guin

ELLEE GUIN

Ellee Guin is a junior in high school from Gainesville, Florida. As a self-growth podcaster and social media creator for her high school’s student government, she loves to learn how media affects the individual as well as the community. She has a part-time receptionist job at the local gym, Gainesville Health and Fitness, as she has a passion for health and well-being. In her day-to-day life, she enjoys hanging out with friends and family, reading, and attending as many school events as possible.

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David Caine

DAVID CAINE

David Caine is a rising senior at Cypress Creek High School in Wesley Chapel, Florida. David has always enjoyed writing, and when he tried his hand at journalism with his school newspaper, he found his love for journalism. This caused him to attend WJMC in 2022, and start an internship with the Best Version Media newspaper. He also enjoys volunteering at a local cat adoption center, tutoring kids in math, and working for a small toy store in his community. He is so excited to return to WJMC to be a part of the staff, and is thrilled to help the incoming correspondants have the same amazing experience he did.

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Intern Youth Advisory Board

Amber Brown

AMBER BROWN

Amber Brown is currently a high school junior at Manor High School in Portsmouth, Virginia. Her WJMC experience was eye-opening, perspective-broadening, and one of the best experiences of her life. She enjoys all things sports, including watching, reading, writing, and playing sports. She aspires to own or work for a large sports publication in the future.

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Faculty Advisor Staff

Camden Layton

CAMDEN LAYTON

Camden Layton is a WJMC and George Mason University alum who now works as a Union Organizer with the Fairfax County Federation of Teachers.  He graduated from Mason with his BS in Public Administration and a Master of Public Policy, specializing in Education Policy. During his time on campus, Camden worked in the Washington Scholars Program office and held many leadership roles, including Student Body President. At his current job, he helps lead digital organizing efforts for FCFT and educates members on how to effectively use social media and their networks to move their campaigns forward. Camden is very excited to be back with WJMC for his sixth summer!