YJC Leadership

Our Team

Staff

CJ Sánchez
Director

Sophie Mode
Program Associate

Amina Fayaz
NYC Civic Corps Member

Taylor McGraw
Executive Director, The Bell

Amelia Seepersaud
NYC Civic Corps Member

Student Journalism Action Group

SJAG is a dedicated cohort of student leaders representing a spectrum of educational experiences and journalism access in NYC. As the face of youth organizing for journalism equity, they meet with public officials, lead coalition events, and develop advocacy opportunities for their peers.

  • Charlotte A.

    BEC Manhattan, Class of 2028

  • Chiara C.

    Bronx High School of Science, Class of 2028

  • Ezinne N.

    Medgar Evers College Prep School, Class of 2028

  • Julius M.

    High School for Environmental Studies, Class of 2027

  • Khamani M.

    Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts, Class of 2028

  • Sara V.

    Urban Assembly Media High School, Class of 2028

YJC Working Groups

As a coalition, our impact relies on active collaboration. To tackle specific projects, we periodically form Working Groups, bringing together students and professionals who volunteer their time and knowledge towards the development of our shared vision.

While we do not have any active groups right now, we’re always dreaming up our next project. Check back soon, or reach out if you have a project idea!

Student Leadership Alumni

  • Autumn Wynn

    SJAG, January 2025–June 2026

  • Camila Sosa

    SJAG, January 2024–June 2025

  • Derry Oliver

    College intern, Summer 2025
    SJAG, January 2024–June 2024

  • Fredlove Deshommes

    SJAG, January 2024–June 2025

  • Jeremiah Dickerson

    SJAG, September 2025–June 2026

  • Katelynn Seetaram

    SJAG, January 2024–June 2025

  • Liza Greenberg

    SJAG, January 2024–June 2025

  • Lyric Thomas

    College intern, 2023-2025

  • Makenna Turner

    College intern, Summer 2025
    High school intern, Spring 2024

  • Natalie Viderman

    SJAG, January 2025–June 2026