Category: Staff

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!

Holly Bourquin

HOLLY BOURQUIN

Faculty Advisor

Holly teaches and advises the student newspaper at Allen D. Nease High School in Ponte Vedra, Florida. In addition to teaching journalism for more than 10 years, she also teaches IB Film and has taught English at the high school, dual enrollment, and college levels. She is the advisor for her school’s Quill & Scroll International Honor Society chapter and oversees student print, web, and podcast media. She has over 20 years of writing, editing, and publishing experience and has overseen the publication of an international magazine and served on the Florida Magazine Association board of directors. 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. She loves to spend time with her family, travel, read, and cook.

HOLLY BOURQUIN

Faculty Advisor

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, 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.

GRACE CRUM

Junior Faculty Advisor, Alum 2022

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!

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.

David Caine

DAVID CAINE

Junior Faculty Advisor, Alum 2022

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!