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.
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Charlotte A.
BEC Manhattan, Class of 2028
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Chiara C.
Bronx High School of Science, Class of 2028
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Ezinne N.
Medgar Evers College Prep School, Class of 2028
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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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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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Autumn Wynn
SJAG, January 2025–June 2026
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Camila Sosa
SJAG, January 2024–June 2025
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Derry Oliver
College intern, Summer 2025
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Fredlove Deshommes
SJAG, January 2024–June 2025
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Jeremiah Dickerson
SJAG, September 2025–June 2026
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Katelynn Seetaram
SJAG, January 2024–June 2025
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Liza Greenberg
SJAG, January 2024–June 2025
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Lyric Thomas
College intern, 2023-2025
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Makenna Turner
College intern, Summer 2025
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Natalie Viderman
SJAG, January 2025–June 2026