YJC Leadership
Our Team
Staff
CJ Sánchez
Director
Sophie Mode
Program Associate
Taylor McGraw,
Executive Director, The Bell
Summer Interns
Denisse Merino
Baruch College
Katelynn Seetaram
Brooklyn College
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.
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Autumn W.
Park Slope Collegiate,
Class of 2026 -
Chiara C.
Bronx High School of Science, Class of 2028
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Eva B.
Edward R. Murrow High School, Class of 2028
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Ezinne N.
Medgar Evers College Prep School, Class of 2028
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Jeremiah D.
Williamsburg Charter High School, Class of 2026
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Julius M.
High School for Environmental Studies, Class of 2027
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Khamani M.
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts, Class of 2028
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Natalie V.
Hunter College High School, Class of 2026
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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
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Camila Sosa
SJAG Spring ‘24, Fall ‘24, Spring ‘25
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Derry Oliver
College intern, Summer ‘25
SJAG, Spring ‘24 -
Fredlove Deshommes
SJAG Spring ‘24, Fall ‘24, Spring ‘25
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Katelynn Seetaram
SJAG Spring ‘24, Fall ‘24, Spring ‘24
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Liza Greenberg
SJAG Spring ‘24, Fall ‘24, Spring ‘25
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Lyric Thomas
College intern, 2023-2025
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Makenna Turner
College intern, Summer ‘25
High school intern, Spring ‘24