Category: Intern

Vienna Gurev was born and raised near Philadelphia in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. She is currently a senior at Kennett High School and is preparing to study science in college. She is an avid reader, musician, and artist, and is passionate about environmentalism and social justice. Vienna is dedicated to a myriad of interests including music theory, poetry, foreign language, sustainability, computer science, photography, travel, and community service. 

Isabella Klaus is a senior at Catholic High School in Virginia Beach, VA, who participates in many activities, including cross country, swimming, track, and lacrosse, as well as multiple honor societies. As a volunteer for her local aquarium, Isabella has put over 300 hours into the marine science field as a docent , talking to guests about the animals and their habitats. Going into college in the following year, Isabella’s love of the outdoors and the water has inspired her plans to study marine biology and pre-veterinary studies, in the hopes of working for an organization like NOAA or Ocearch some day. Isabella attended WYSE as a delegate in 2023, and is delighted to be a member of the Youth Advisory Board this year. 

Elijah Birch is a student from Rootstown highschool in Ohio. He participates in many activities including band, bowling, drama club, quizbowl, baseball. He also participates in college credit plus programs offered at his school along with AP classes. He wants to go to college for enviornmental science when he graduates high school.

Emma Walker is a Junior at Hanover Public High School, where she plays the violin in three ensembles and is the current Treasurer for Key Club. Outside school, she loves to play with her dogs, read poetry books, listen to music, and spend time with friends and family. Science, animals, and music are the passions she loves with all her heart. She lives in Pennsylvania, close to the historic city of Gettysburg. Emma participated in WYSE during the summer of 2022 and is elated to return as an intern!

Paige Dunmire is from Georgia and is a junior at Alpharetta High School. Paige is a cross country and track runner, captain of the dive team, and a member of student council and the National Honor Society. In the summer, Paige enjoys coaching young divers at her neighborhood pool, and during the year, she enjoys reading, baking, art, and spending time with friends and family. Paige was a delegate at WYSE in 2022 and is so excited to return as an intern for WYSE 2023!

Julia Rennels is a senior at Wimberley High School, in Wimberley Texas. She is active in many activities and organizations, including National Honor Society, a four year member of her varsity cross country and track team, equestrian sports, and Freedom Canines International where she assists in training future service animals. Outside of school, she spends her time caring for her menagerie of pets. Her favorite hobby is creating habitats for hermit crabs, fire bellied toads, and bearded dragons. She also owns and operates a successful pet sitting business. Julia thoroughly enjoyed her time at WYSE last summer and solidified her plans to study Biology or Environmental Science in college. Her most memorable experience was the trip to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute. She is exited to be returning to WYSE as an intern for 2023!

Hanna is a junior at Bishop Mccort Catholic High School in midwestern Pennsylvania They are the theatre tech director, plays in the concert and marching band, and are a member of the PJAS team. They are also part of the Genesis/Ecology Club. They like reading, drawing, playing games, and hanging out with friends. They attended WYSE in 2022 and are very excited about the opportunity to be an intern!