Category: Junior Faculty Advisor

Alejandro Castillo is originally from Venezuela and came to the U.S. six years ago. He
graduated from Northern Virginia Community College with an Associate’s Degree in
Engineering, and is currently a senior majoring in Computer Science at Virginia Tech,
where he earned a spot on the Spring 2025 Dean’s List. He is also a founding member and co-secretary of VSO (Venezuelan Student Organization) at VT. He wants to specialize in software development and plans to pursue a Masters in that field. He is fluent in English, Spanish, and German, and his hobbies include playing the piano, listening to music, and videogames.

Courtney is a rising Junior at George Mason University pursuing a BA in Environmental and Sustainability Studies with a concentration in Conservation and Sustainability. She credits WYSE for sparking her passion for environmental sustainability. Outside of school, Courtney thoroughly enjoys watching and rating rom-coms/romantic dramas from the 1980s-2010s; she has a book dedicated to rating these movies. She is ecstatic to give the WYSE Youth Delegates of 2025 the same life changing experience that the program gave to her three years ago.

Faith is currently a rising sophomore at Shepherd University majoring in Biology and minoring in Chemistry. She has a passion for animals and enjoys being outside. Faith
can’t wait to work with all the students this summer!

Josephine is from Staten Island, New York and is a rising sophomore at Adelphi
University. She is pursuing environmental science, intending to pick up a minor in
biology and graduate with her bachelor’s degree. WYSE is what inspired Josephine
to pursue environmentalism. From a young age, she has always been so passionate
about nature, and in her free time, she enjoys traveling, thrifting, making art, and
reading. Josephine is so excited to be welcomed back into WYSE!

Lori is a rising sophomore at the College of William and Mary from Charlotte, NC. She plans to double major in Environmental Sustainability and Public Policy. Her passion for the environment strengthened at WYSE, and her favorite memories from WYSE include her field visit to Skyline Caverns and exploring D.C. She aspires to pursue a career in environmental policy and justice. At school, she is part of the compost club and Greek life and enjoys spending time outdoors. She loves reading, painting, and traveling to National Parks. Lori is excited to return to WYSE!

Camden (they/them) is currently pursuing a degree in Conservation Biology and Ecology at Arizona State University. With a passion for environmental preservation, they dream of one day working with the Smithsonian. Having attended WYSE in 2021, Camden is dedicated to making a positive impact on the world around them. Outside of school, Camden finds joy in Dungeons & Dragons, working on art projects, learning about space, and practicing astrophotography. They are looking forward to helping this event run smoothly and hopefully motivating others to pursue their goals as well.

Jadynn Doyle is a freshman at Fort Hays State University in Hays, KS and attended WYSE as a delegate in 2022 ! She is passionate about conservation and sustainable energy. She is majoring in Biology-Natural Resources with a minor in Spanish Language and obtaining a certificate in Sustainability. Jadynn is currently still working with Conservation Nation on a research project over food waste in America. At FHSU, she is active in the Biology Club and Women in STEM club. In her free time she has been recycling paper by making new paper with it. She is excited to meet everyone, and see some familiar faces again! 

Lily Shriner is a rising sophomore at the College of William and Mary and attended WYSE as a delegate in 2022. After earning a bachelor’s degree in biology and marine science, Lily aspires to become a wildlife biologist and work towards conserving marshland and coastal species. In her free time, Lily loves to hike, go kayaking, read, and play the drums. As a JFA, she hopes to provide the amazing and organized experience she had during WYSE and help find new interests in the environment and conservation!