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Dawn Aponte

DAWN APONTE

Administrative Assistant, Washington Scholars Program

Dawn Aponte is an Administrative Assistant for the Washington Scholars Program (WSP) and K-12 Partnerships Program Office, within the Office of Admissions at George Mason University. Dawn joined the team in 2012, following a career with the U.S. Dept. of Justice. She loves supporting the WSP summer programs, the students and their families, and her teammates. In her opinion, Mason is an inspirational and progressive place to learn and serve. Dawn spends her free time outdoors as much as possible and loves to read and be with her young-adult children.

Tags 2018, 2019

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Lucinda Judd YAB

Lucinda Judd was a National Youth Correspondent for WJMC 2018 and is currently a junior at Williamsville South High School, just outside of Buffalo, New York. She hopes to pursue a career in investigative journalism and is currently the Editor-in-Chief of her school’s paper, Out of the Blue. Lucinda is so happy she went to WJMC. She made so many great new friends from everywhere in the United States and found out so much about herself along the way, including greater confidence in who she is. Lucinda is very excited to help out with WJMC 2019 and make it the best experience possible.

Tags 2019

Uncategorized Youth Advisory Board

Riley Runnells

Riley Runnells is a national youth correspondent from Sylvania, Ohio and is entering her senior year at Sylvania Northview High School. Riley plays varsity tennis and is class secretary, Vice-President of Drama Club, a member of the National Honors Society, Leadership Academy, student council, choir, and theatre, and she is the editor for her school newspaper The Student Prints. Outside of school Riley likes to read, travel, and spend time with her family and friends. She is so grateful for her experience at WJMC, and is so excited to pursue a career in journalism after high school.

Tags 2018

Uncategorized Youth Advisory Board

Taylor Gribble

Taylor Gribble is a proud member of the graduating class of 2018. She attends Renaissance High School in Detroit, MI where she is a staff writer for the Phoenix Rising newspaper. Taylor is a city champion track runner and is active in several non-profit organizations that aim to uplift young women and the community. In her spare time, she enjoys running track, spending time with family and friends and writing. Taylor looks forward to working with WJMC 2018 and recreating the wonderful experience for future journalists.

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Beth Jannery

Beth Jannery has more than 25 years experience in Communication and Media. Jannery is the Director of Journalism for the Department of Communication. Her work was recently featured in The Washington Post. She is a former journalist who covered the Pentagon. She was the Communication Officer for Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government with the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs.

Jannery is a member of the Advisory Board for The Washington Journalism and Media Conference, Faculty Liaison for The Insight Committee and Faculty Advisor for the Society of Professional Journalists. Jannery is author of the Journalism and Communication textbook What’s the Story? The Art of Writing & Communication (2nd Edition pending publication 2018) as well as author of several non-fiction books and novels.

Tags 2016, 2017, 2018

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Ali Dodson, MS, MPP

ALI DODSON

Associate Director, Washington Scholars Program

Ali Dodson is the Associate Director of the Washington Scholars Program. She has a B.S in Conservation Biology from George Mason University, and an M.S. in Sustainable Development and Conservation Biology and M.P.P in Environmental Policy from University of Maryland. Her master’s research focused on student perception of environmental issues, which she then used to create and teach a summer Living Learning Community for University of Maryland’s Upward Bound Program. Before going to Maryland, Ali worked with the Consortium for Ocean Leadership’s National Ocean Sciences Bowl, a national competition for high school students in the marine sciences. Before coming to Mason, Ali worked with the EPA, where she was an ORISE fellow researching coastal wetlands. In her free time, she attempts to grow her own vegetables, hangs out in her big back yard with her dogs, and sings karaoke as often as possible.

Tags 2016, 2017