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Category: Junior Faculty Advisor

YanSi Perez

YANSI PEREZ

Junior Faculty Advisor, WYSE Alum 2023

YanSi is from Opelika, Alabama and is a rising sophomore at Southern Union State Community College. She is majoring in Veterinary Technology to pursue a career as a Veterinary Technician and wants to work with wildlife and exotics/small animals. Attending WYSE summer of 2023 helped her to solidify what exactly she wanted to  pursue and is forever grateful for the amazing experience she had. While she is not at school or working, she is either volunteering at her local animal shelter, going out on walks with her dog, or watching shows and movies.

YANSI PEREZ

Junior Faculty Advisor, WYSE Alum 2023

YanSi is from Opelika, Alabama and is a rising sophomore at Southern Union State Community College. She is majoring in Veterinary Technology to pursue a career as a Veterinary Technician and wants to work with wildlife and exotics/small animals. Attending WYSE summer of 2023 helped her to solidify what exactly she wanted to  pursue and is forever grateful for the amazing experience she had. While she is not at school or working, she is either volunteering at her local animal shelter, going out on walks with her dog, or watching shows and movies.

Mason Johnson

MASON JOHNSON

Junior Faculty Advisor

Mason is a junior pursuing a B.S. in Natural Resource Conservation and Management at Western Carolina University. He has a particular interest and passion for marine and wildlife management. When not attending WCU, Mason enjoys hiking, kayaking, building legos, and spending time with loved ones. Mason is looking forward to being a JFA this summer!

MASON JOHNSON

Junior Faculty Advisor

Mason is a junior pursuing a B.S. in Natural Resource Conservation and Management at Western Carolina University. He has a particular interest and passion for marine and wildlife management. When not attending WCU, Mason enjoys hiking, kayaking, building legos, and spending time with loved ones. Mason is looking forward to being a JFA this summer!

Courtney Gordon

COURTNEY GORDON

Junior Faculty Advisor, WYSE Alum 2022

Courtney is a rising Senior at George Mason University pursuing a BA in Environmental and Sustainability Studies with a concentration in Conservation. This past semester, she studied at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute with the Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation program. She hopes to work as a wildlife biologist in an ornithological field. Outside of school, I’m a big fan of sewing, photography, reading, and especially binging rom-coms. I am beyond pumped to work with the youth delegates of WYSE once again!

COURTNEY GORDON

Junior Faculty Advisor, WYSE Alum 2022

Courtney is a rising Senior at George Mason University pursuing a BA in Environmental and Sustainability Studies with a concentration in Conservation. This past semester, she studied at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute with the Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation program. She hopes to work as a wildlife biologist in an ornithological field. Outside of school, I’m a big fan of sewing, photography, reading, and especially binging rom-coms. I am beyond pumped to work with the youth delegates of WYSE once again!

Faith Fulton

FAITH FULTON

Junior Faculty Advisor, WYSE Alum 2023

Faith is a biology major on a veterinary track, with a strong interest in animal health, conservation, and how environmental changes impact wildlife. She enjoys learning how science can be used to protect ecosystems and improve the well-being of animals. Faith is passionate about encouraging others to ask questions and explore the connections between science, animals, and the environment. She’s looking forward to learning with the delegates and making this an engaging and impactful experience!

FAITH FULTON

Junior Faculty Advisor, WYSE Alum 2023

Faith is a biology major on a veterinary track, with a strong interest in animal health, conservation, and how environmental changes impact wildlife. She enjoys learning how science can be used to protect ecosystems and improve the well-being of animals. Faith is passionate about encouraging others to ask questions and explore the connections between science, animals, and the environment. She’s looking forward to learning with the delegates and making this an engaging and impactful experience!

Josephine Santanello

JOSEPHINE SANTANELLO

Junior Faculty Advisor, WYSE Alum 2022

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!

JOSEPHINE SANTANELLO

Junior Faculty Advisor, WYSE Alum 2022

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 Williams

LORI WILLIAMS

Junior Faculty Advisor, WYSE Alum 2023

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!

LORI WILLIAMS

Junior Faculty Advisor, WYSE Alum 2023

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!

Sarah Lopez

SARAH LOPEZ

Junior Faculty Advisor, WYSE Alum 2024

Sarah is a recent high school graduate attending George Washington University
in the fall, majoring in International Affairs with a minor in Sustainability. In high
school, she was VP of her school’s Student Council, President of Model Congress, an avid competitor in Model UN, and on the Fulton County Youth Commission. She was also a Captain in Cross Country and ran Track. She felt empowered to further her passion for environmental policy at WYSE 2024 and cannot wait to empower other WYSE Delegates while serving as an intern.

SARAH LOPEZ

Intern, WYSE Alum 2024

Sarah is a recent high school graduate attending George Washington University
in the fall, majoring in International Affairs with a minor in Sustainability. In high
school, she was VP of her school’s Student Council, President of Model Congress, an avid competitor in Model UN, and on the Fulton County Youth Commission. She was also a Captain in Cross Country and ran Track. She felt empowered to further her passion for environmental policy at WYSE 2024 and cannot wait to empower other WYSE Delegates while serving as an intern.

Ella Ziegler

ELLA ZIEGLER

Junior Faculty Advisor, WYSE Alum 2024

Ella is going into her second year at the University of California Santa Barbara where she is majoring in marine sciences and minoring in statistical and data science. In her free time, Ella enjoys scuba diving in the kelp forests off the coast and serving on the staff of UCSB’s scuba and freedive club. She also works in a lab on campus identifying tropical reef fish from video surveys and collecting bite rate data. Ella is beyond excited and grateful for the opportunity to be back at WYSE for the third year in a row!

ELLA ZIEGLER

Junior Faculty Advisor, WYSE Alum 2024

Ella is going into her second year at the University of California Santa Barbara where she is majoring in marine sciences and minoring in statistical and data science. In her free time, Ella enjoys scuba diving in the kelp forests off the coast and serving on the staff of UCSB’s scuba and freedive club. She also works in a lab on campus identifying tropical reef fish from video surveys and collecting bite rate data. Ella is beyond excited and grateful for the opportunity to be back at WYSE for the third year in a row!

Anjelica Lewis

ANJELICA LEWIS

Junior Faculty Advisor, WYSE Alum 2024

Anjelica is a rising sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh. She has a major in environmental science with GIS and sustainability certificates. WYSE was where her initial inspiration and decision to pursue an environmental career started. Her favorite memory of the summit as a delegate was visiting Mason Neck State Park and learning about the native wildlife and importance of biodiversity. On campus, she is involved with various sustainability clubs such as green team and conservation club. She strives for community outreach of sustainable practices, with a recent focus on compost education. In her free time, she enjoys running and training for races with Pitt’s run club. She is very excited to come back to the place that started her passion for the environment and hopes to inspire other delegates the same way!

Anjelica Lewis

Junior Faculty Advisor, WYSE Alum 2024

Anjelica is a rising sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh. She has a major in environmental science with GIS and sustainability certificates. WYSE was where her initial inspiration and decision to pursue an environmental career started. Her favorite memory of the summit as a delegate was visiting Mason Neck State Park and learning about the native wildlife and importance of biodiversity. On campus, she is involved with various sustainability clubs such as green team and conservation club. She strives for community outreach of sustainable practices, with a recent focus on compost education. In her free time, she enjoys running and training for races with Pitt’s run club. She is very excited to come back to the place that started her passion for the environment and hopes to inspire other delegates the same way!

Camden Bohman

CAMDEN BOHMAN

Junior Faculty Advisor, WYSE Alum 2021

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.