ALLISON ALBERTY
Allison Alberty is the K12 Coordinator in the Office of Admissions at George Mason University and is both a WJMC and George Mason alumna. She received her BA in Communication and concentration in Public Relations in Spring of 2023 and is currently pursuing an MA in Strategic Communication. In her free time, Allison enjoys attending rock concerts, yoga sessions, adopting plants, and finding new brunch spots!
PAUL URBAN
Paul Urban is a junior at Virginia Tech and studies Business with concentrations in Cybersecurity and Entrepreneurship. He is from Fairfax Station and is excited to work at George Mason this summer! Paul served as a lifeguard and worked at Cava while in high school. Besides school and work, Paul enjoys traveling and spending time with this family. He is excited to experience the summer programs and get to know the students and staff.
DOMINIC WESTBROOK
Junior Faculty Advisor
Dominic is a senior at Michigan State University majoring in Zoology with a concentration in Zoo & Aquarium Science. Passionate about understanding and conserving wildlife, he serves as Treasurer for the Zoological Students Association on campus. Within his academics, Dominic has collected research by conducting ethograms on zoo animals and presented his data for zoo staff. He spends his spare time hiking trails, listening to music, and teaching students the natural behavior of insects and arthropods at the MSU Bug House. Dominic attended WYSE in 2018 and was a JFA in 2023. He is joyous to return as a JFA this year, and to network and foster community with WYSE 2024!
EMILY LEBRUN
Emily LeBrun is a current sophomore at George Mason University majoring in Environmental and Sustainability Studies with a minor in Ocean and Estuarine Science. She is also a WYSE 2021 Alumni. Emily harbors a strong passion for the environment, leadership, and social justice. Within Mason, she is a part of many organizations such as The Green Coalition, Student Ambassadors, GMU Gen Act, and Be The Change. Outside of school she is the Director of Operations for a grassroots organization called “Our Youth for the Climate” as well as a strike coordinator for “Friday’s for the Future: DC”. Emily looks forwards to meeting all the new delegates at WYSE this summer!
OLIVIA OSBORNE
Olivia Osborne is a senior at Rogers Heritage High School, where she serves as the captain of the varsity volleyball and varsity cross country teams, runs track, and is a member of the Nature Reconnection club. Outside of school, Olivia enjoys reading, writing, hiking, sand volleyball, and spending time with friends. She attended WYSE during the summer of 2022 and is extremely grateful to be involved with the WYSE Youth Advisory Board in 2023. She lives in Northwest Arkansas, near the Ozarks.
VICTORIA JUSTINIANO
Victoria is a Junior at Colonial HS, Orlando FL where she serves as her FFA Chapter’s Secretary, is part of her schools NHS, swim, waterpolo, and weightlifting team. Outside of school she is part of the Conservation Nation Youth Advisory Council, the Everglades Foundation HS leadership committee, and participates in a variety of service projects including the Orange County Animal Services. During her free time you can find her reading, painting, or watching a Netflix series. Victoria participated in WYSE during the summer of 2022 and is extremely excited to be returning as a part of the Youth Advisory Board.
SOPHIA MCCAUL
Sophia McCaul is a senior at Mount De Sales Academy in Catonsville, Maryland. She is the president of her schools environmental club and vice president of the National Art Honor Society. When not in school, she loves to hike, paint, surf, and spend lots of time with friends and family. Sophia attended WYSE the summer of 2022 and loved every minute of it and cannot wait to be a part of the Youth Advisory Board.
KEANAN VANDENBUSH
Keanan VandenBush is a senior at Eau Claire memorial high school. He loves to dance and sing competitively through the schools show choir, and A cappella group. Within the showchoir he is the lead stage manager. In is his free time he loves to sing for fun and play dnd. Keanan did WYSE the summer of 2022 and can not wait to help out with the next year’s students.
JADA SILVER
Jada Silver is a senior at Dutch Fork High School, where she is a member of the ASL club and the Superintendents Student Advisory Committee. She is also an intern at a Veterinary facility and serves as the President of the Lexington-Richland 5 FFA Chapter. When Jada is not at school or at her part-time job at a local pet boarding facility, she enjoys dog training, shopping, or spending time with friends and family. Jada participated in WYSE during the summer of 2022 and is ecstatic to be returning as a member of the Youth Advisory Board. She lives Irmo, South Carolina.
EMMA WALKER
Intern
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!
