Category: Youth Advisory Board

Jess McClure is a hard-working girl through and through. She loves photographic journalism, and discovered said passion at WJMC. Journalism has always been a big interest of hers, and she is seizing her moment. Jess is elated to still be helping the Washington Journalism and Media Conference, and honored to have been chosen for the Youth Advisory Board. 

Jeffrey Wasieleuski is a Senior at Plainville High School . Jeffrey was a national youth correspondent at WJMC in the year 2023. Jeffrey Wasieleuski Particpates as a Peer Helper in Unified Sports, the PHS A-Team , The 2024 Class officer team . Jeffrey is an excellent student who tries his hardest everyday in school and in his free time he bowls competitively. 

Jackson Crouse is an 11th grader from Charlevoix, Mi. He plays 3 varsity sports , Football, Basketball, and Golf. He is part of his school’s yearbook and broadcasting program. When he grows up he aspires to be a sports broadcaster.  

Isabella is a curious and adventurous person that loves exploring new places. She’s passionate about art, music, writing, and photography. Not only is she interested in journalism, but in the science field as well. Isabella is excited to work with WJMC for another year as a member of the Youth Advisory Board! 

Inaaya Firoz is a junior from Tampa, Florida. She enjoys creative writing and journalism, as well as economics and plans to go to law school when she’s older (hopefully at Georgetown). She enjoys mainly writing poetry and has participated in the Scholastic Writing Awards for a few years now. She attended WJMC in 2023 and looks forward to making WJMC a fun experience for future students. 

Dario Diaz is a diligent 11th-grade student enrolled at Colegio Marista Guaynabo. His leisure activities are dedicated to singing and quality family time. From a young age, Dario’s parents have instilled a strong work ethic in him and his sister. His extensive extracurricular engagement includes membership in the San Juan Children’s Choir, participation in Model UN at his school, and active involvement in multiple student councils. He eagerly looks forward to collaborating with fellow WJMC participants as they work towards an exciting and productive summer ahead. 

Daisha Pierre  is a senior at Oak Ridge High School. She spends most of her time doing community service and helping people around her school. As a pass time she loves to meet new people and watch her favorite shows and movies. 

Chase is a senior at Horseheads High School in New York. He has 4 brothers, Kevin, Preston, and Gavin. He enjoys playing basketball, reading and writing. Chase is very excited to see what’s coming in the future!  

Casey Perry is a current Youth Advisory Member alumna of the WMJC 2023 conference. Casey is from Houston Texas and is a former participant of WMJC previous conference. Casey just like you was curious about the world of journalism just like you might be, until a special envelope slipped into her mailbox. She hopes that your world will open up with ideas of working in journalism or find something new that you might find yourself passionate about.

Ava is a junior at Lyndhurst High School in Lyndhurst New Jersey. She has been a member of Varsity Cross Country, Wrestling, & Spring Track since her freshman year. Ava has also been involved with her schools newspaper since her sophomore year. She had the opportunity to attend WJMC in Summer of 2023 & recommends the program to anyone interested in journalism. Outside of school, Ava loves reading, spending time with her friends, & running!