ALLSON ORELLANA-DERAS
Advance Team
Allison Orellana-Deras is a member of the Advance Team for the WYSE and WJMC summer programs. She is currently an undergraduate student at Virginia Tech pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture. She is on the executive board for Latin Link, a Latin Organization at VT and also a member of Pi Beta Phi. Outside of her studies and work, Allison enjoys practicing yoga, blasting music in her car, and thrifting.
ALLISON ORELLANA-DERAS
Advance Team
Allison Orellana-Deras is a member of the Advance Team for the WYSE and WJMC summer programs. She is currently an undergraduate student at Virginia Tech pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture. She is on the executive board for Latin Link, a Latin Organization at VT and also a member of Pi Beta Phi. Outside of her studies and work, Allison enjoys practicing yoga, blasting music in her car, and thrifting.
Joey is a Junior at George Mason University with a major of Tourism and Event Management. He is also a member of the Chi Psi Fraternity on campus. He enjoys reading, writing, watching baseball, and going to the movies. After college he wants to be an event planner.
Emma Miller is a current Events Team Intern for the Office of Admission at George Mason University. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and intends to earn her DNP in the nursing practice. Outside of her academics you’ll find her taking her dog on walks, doing pilates, or playing pickleball with friends. 
Amber is a college sophomore from Portsmouth, Virginia. Amber attends the University of Alabama and is pursuing a degree in Social Work. She has attended the Washington Journalism and Media Conference (WJMC) as a correspondent, came back as an intern, and now is excited to work on the advance team! Her WJMC experience was one of the best experiences of her life and she loves to help create that experience for incoming Delegates at WYSE!
Avi is a rising junior at George Mason University pursuing a Computer Science degree with a Business minor. He grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he spent almost all of his free time playing hockey or golf. On campus, he is a part of Alpha Kappa Psi, the professional business fraternity. When he is done with his undergraduate career, he aims to pursue a master’s in software engineering. In his career, he hopes to find himself somewhere in the intersection of tech, business, and law.
Sofia Cochis is the Event Coordinator in the Office of Admissions at George Mason University. In Spring 2024, Sofia earned her BA in Communication with a focus in Public Relations and Event Management at Virginia Tech. She is currently pursuing an MS in Management at George Mason University. On Sofia’s free time, she is likely on a hike, trying a new local coffee shop, playing trivia, or watching Hokie football and basketball games.
