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Jacob Kaufman
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- Post date April 19, 2024
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Jacob Kaufman
Intern
Jake is from Frederick, Maryland. He is a 2024 high school graduate pursuing a degree in Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences to become a meteorological researcher. Jake credits his time at WYSE for shaping his interest in environmental sustainability in his community. Outside of his environmental tendencies, he spends a lot of his free time playing outside with his two dogs, (Ginger the nine-year-old Cavachon, and Bella the one-year-old Goldendoodle), as well as working a shift at the local Dairy Queen. Jake is so grateful to be able to attend WYSE once again to meet a whole new coalition of passionate environmentalists who want to change the world!
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Allyson Ponn
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- Post date April 19, 2024
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Allyson Ponn
Faculty Advisor
Allyson Ponn is currently the Education and Program Support Specialist with one of Virginia’s Soil and Water Conservation Districts. While studying at James Madison University, she got involved in local food production and conservation. This led to a career focused on environmental education where she has worked in school and community gardens, food access, agriculture, and K-12 science curriculum development. In her current position, she leads all education and outreach programming on behalf of the district and works with agricultural landowners and homeowners to install best management practices for local soil and water quality. Outside of her work, she manages her local farmers market and community garden. Allyson is also an avid gardener, loves to cook and spend time outside with her husband and son.
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Harmony Tripp
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- Post date November 13, 2023
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HARMONY TRIPP
Harmony Tripp is a junior at Lewiston High School, in Lewiston Maine. Growing up in Maine she was constantly surrounded by luscious green trees and the wide open Ocean which, at a young age gave her a passion for nature. She studies hard at school in hopes to one day become a marine biologist, but in her free time she enjoys taking walks, listening to music, and cheering sideline for her school’s football, soccer, and basketball teams. She was a 2023 WYSE delegate and is so excited to be on the advisory board to help plan a great 2024 WYSE experience.
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Eva Clarkson
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- Post date November 13, 2023
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EVA CLARKSON
Eva is from Oceanside, California, and is a high school senior. She swims, plays soccer, and loves spending time outdoors. Eva absolutely loved attending WYSE and currently has her own environmentally-focused club at school. She is super excited to work with WYSE to help set up next year’s program and is thrilled to be part of this amazing community!
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Alexis Kelley
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- Post date November 13, 2023
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ALEXIS KELLEY
Alexis Kelley is a junior at Red Mountain High School in Mesa, Arizona. On campus, she is involved with the engineering program and several clubs, like Girl Up, Black Student Union, and AP Council. Outside of school, Alexis is a member of the Arizona Science Center’s Teen Advisory Board, volunteers with the Arizona Museum of Natural History, and interns with “Make Games; Save the Planet” at ASU. When not working as a Mathnasium part-time tutor, she enjoys reading, painting, and hiking. Alexis’ experience at WYSE 2023 reinforced her passion for the environment, and she is ecstatic to return as part of the Youth Advisory Board!
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Addie McGarry
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- Post date November 13, 2023
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ADDIE MCGARRY
Addie McGarry is a junior at Athens High School in Athens, Ohio. She is involved in 4-H, community theater, Key Club, and tennis and is a summer camp counselor. She is passionate about the environment and plans to go into wildlife conservation. She attended WYSE in 2023 and is excited to continue participating in this incredible program.
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Zoria Waller
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- Post date November 13, 2023
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ZORIA WALLER
Zoria Waller is a Senior at McLean Highschool and will be going to college next year. She is hoping to major in Marine Biology and specialize in Deep Sea Biology. Zoria fell in love with the ocean at a young age and has explored more of environmental science throughout high school. Zoria is an executive for the Marine Biology Club, in the Science National Honors Society, and in the National Honors Society. In her free time, she enjoys singing and is in the highest choir at her high school as well as in TRI-M Music Honors Society. Zoria attended WYSE in the summer of 2023 and cannot wait to be a Youth Advisory Member.
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Robert Wilson
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- Post date November 13, 2023
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ROBERT WILSON
Robert Wilson is a senior at Carrollton High School in Carrollton, GA. His lifelong passion for wildlife led him to attend WYSE 2023. He is a long-term volunteer at Zoo Atlanta and an officer for several clubs at his high school. He enjoys soccer, hanging with friends, and his dog Patsy. Robert plans to pursue zoological medicine after high school. He is thrilled to serve as a member of the board for this upcoming WYSE.
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Olivia Maurer
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- Post date November 13, 2023
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OLIVIA MAURER
Olivia is a junior at Pinecrest High School in Southern Pines, North Carolina. She is the secretary of the Pinecrest FFA Chapter and a member of the National Honor Society. At school, she enjoys playing with the goats, working in the greenhouse, taking care of the bunny, and participating in FFA competitions. When she’s not at school, Olivia enjoys working, reading, hanging out with friends and family, and taking walks. She was a National Youth Delegate at WYSE in the summer of 2023, and she’s incredibly excited to be a member of the Youth Advisory Board!
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