Category: Staff

Rachel Ickowitz

RACHEL ICKOWITZ

Rachel is a rising junior from Knoxville, Tennessee majoring in Sociology with a concentration in Inequality and Social Change at George Mason University. On campus, Rachel is involved in the University Scholars Program, the Next System Fellows Program, the Next Constitutions Research Lab, CHSS Ambassadors, Chi Omega Fraternity, Order of Omega, and the Sociology Ambassadors program. She also works as a Telecounselor for the Office of Admissions, supporting prospective students through the application process! After graduation, she plans to pursue graduate studies and is especially interested in advancing social change through the study and design of equitable systems.

Eddi Johnson

EDDI JOHNSON

Eddi lives in Greensboro, North Carolina and attended The University of North Carolina at Greensboro where she majored in Elementary Education and held a concentration in Linguistics and Communication Studies. She has been a classroom teacher for 15 years and has been an Instructional Coach for four years. She will begin a new role as a Curriculum Facilitator in August of the upcoming school year and is excited to begin that journey. She believes that education is the most vital tool in a person’s life and believes it is a privilege to be a part of expanding student’s paths this summer through experiential learning. She feels honored to be a part of WYSE at George Mason University!

Halli Harwood

HALLI HARWOOD

Halli is a rising senior at Elon University with a major in strategic communications and a minor in business administration. After attending WJMC in 2021, serving as an intern in 2022, and returning as yellow group’s JFA last summer, Halli is excited to once again join the WSP staff as a member of the advance team. She currently serves as the assistant agency director of Live Oak Communications, Elon’s student-run marketing and advertising agency, is an Elon School of Communications student ambassador, and is conducting undergraduate research about corporate social responsibility within the cruising industry.

Sofia Cochis

SOFIA COCHIS

Sofia is the Event Coordinator in the Office of Admissions at George Mason University. In spring 2024, Sofia earned her B.A. in Communication with a focus in Public Relations and Event Management at Virginia Tech. She is currently pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Business Fundamentals at George Mason and is hoping to accelerate to a M.S. in Management. In 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.

Katelyn Verbosky

KATELYN VERBOSKY

Katelyn is the Event Intern in the Office of Admissions at George Mason University and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration, with plans to transition into Nursing. She also intends to earn her MHA in Healthcare Administration. Katelyn is a dedicated student and athlete. She is a member of the Women’s Ice Hockey Club at Mason and enjoys rollerblading around campus. She also enjoys listening to music, playing pickleball, painting, and going on hikes.

Daniel Germano

DANIEL GERMANO

Daniel is a Sophomore at George Mason University pursuing a B.F.A. in Art and Visual Technology, with a concentration in Graphic Design. He currently works as a Telecounselor for the Office of Admissions at GMU and is becoming a Substitute Teacher for Loudoun County Public Schools. He hopes to pursue a career in education or higher education as a teacher, admissions counselor, or another related position in the field. In his free time, Daniel enjoys hanging out with his friends at malls and the movies, creating and designing personal projects, and spending time with his family.

Abigail Dotson

ABIGAIL DOTSON

Intern, WYSE Alum 2024

Abigail is a junior at Charleston Catholic High School in Charleston, West Virginia. She
participates in Quizbowl, the Science Olympiad, and both school and travel volleyball.
She first began appreciating the environment while studying ecosystems in school
and loving their complexities. Her experience with WYSE in 2024 only reinforced her
love of the natural world and its inhabitants, and she is honored to be able to help
the program! She hopes to graduate high school in 2026 and go to college to
manage the financial aspect of the movement to help the environment!

Sarah Lopez

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

Intern, WYSE Alum 2024

Ella is currently a senior at Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School in Bradenton, FL, and
plans to pursue a degree in marine science in college. She is passionate about
environmental science and marine conservation and actively participates in
volunteering with the local aquarium and conducting research with her classmates.
In her free time, she enjoys scuba diving and going to the beach. Ella is extremely
grateful for the opportunity to be an intern at WYSE!

Bryce Johnson

BRYCE JOHNSON

Intern, WYSE Alum 2024

Bryce is a senior at Armstrong High School in Minnesota. He loves the outdoors and
is passionate about wildlife photography. Bryce also owns a clothing brand called
Project Endangered, which partners with conservation organizations to help save
endangered species worldwide. After attending WYSE in 2024, Bryce is excited to
return as an intern in 2025 and help new students have as much fun as he did.

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