Meet the Team

Leadership

Student Journalism Action Group (SJAG)

Representing a spectrum of educational experiences and journalism access in NYC, this dedicated cohort meets weekly to build advocacy skills and inform YJC decision-making. As the face of youth organizing for journalism equity, they meet with public officials, lead coalition events, and develop advocacy opportunities for their peers.

  • Autumn W.

    Park Slope Collegiate,
    Class of 2026

  • Chiara C.

    Bronx High School of Science, Class of 2028

  • Eva B.

    Edward R. Murrow High School, Class of 2028

  • Ezinne N.

    Medgar Evers College Prep School, Class of 2028

  • Jeremiah D.

    Williamsburg Charter High School, Class of 2026

  • Julius M.

    High School for Environmental Studies, Class of 2027

  • Khamani M.

    Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts, Class of 2028

  • Natalie V.

    Hunter College High School, Class of 2026

  • Sara V.

    Urban Assembly Media High School, Class of 2028

YJC Working Groups

As a coalition, our impact relies on active collaboration. Thank you to the students and professionals who volunteer their time and knowledge towards the development of our shared vision.

Engagement

Students:

Eloisa S.
Frydda D.L.
Jonathan M.

Professionals:

Camille Petersen
Carolina Hidalgo
Jenny Sucov
Katina Paron
Yelena Dzhanova

Advocacy

Students:

Charlotte A.
Drew C.
Frankie K.
Iris A.
Liza Greenberg

Professionals:

Derek Kravitz
Ed Miller
Lyric Thomas
Nadav Zeimer

Student Leadership Alumni

  • Camila Sosa

    SJAG Spring ‘24, Fall ‘24, Spring ‘25

  • Derry Oliver

    College intern, Summer ‘25
    SJAG, Spring ‘24

  • Fredlove Deshommes

    SJAG Spring ‘24, Fall ‘24, Spring ‘25

  • Katelynn Seetaram

    SJAG Spring ‘24, Fall ‘24, Spring ‘24

  • Liza Greenberg

    SJAG Spring ‘24, Fall ‘24, Spring ‘25

  • Lyric Thomas

    College intern, 2023-2025

  • Makenna Turner

    College intern, Summer ‘25
    High school intern, Spring ‘24