Jiazu Zhang

Data Manager

Jiazu Zhang graduated from George Washington University ith a Master’s Degree with a specialization in Data Science.

Tingshan Pan

Data Operations Lead

Tingshan Pan is a data scientist with a research background in Machine Learning and Data Analysis, specifically focusing on Big Data.

Brendan Lin

Intern

Brendan is a junior at UC Davis, majoring in Political Science and Statistics.

Laura Berol

Volunteer

Laura Berol earned an MA from the University of Sussex as a Fulbright scholar and a PhD from Princeton University, both in English literature.

Noa Gelb

Data Consultant

Noa Gelb is a Data Manager with a background in Recruitment, Marketing, and the Arts. She is from Washington DC and has lived in Athens, Greece, and Dublin, Ireland.

Bersabel Ephrem

Assistant Editor

Bersabel Ephrem recently graduated from George Mason University, where she majored in criminology and minored in intelligence studies.

Hannah Loffman

Assistant Publisher

Hannah Loffman, MSW (she/her) is a newly minted Washington, D.C. resident. Loffman holds a B.S. in Human Development and a Master of Social Work from Rutgers University where she specialized in Management and Policy with a certificate in Aging and Health and a certificate in Human Services Management.

Aaron Wechsler

Data Intern

Aaron Wechsler is a senior information science student at University of Colorado, specializing in data analytics and visualization. 

Abrar Bawezir

Intern

Abrar Bawezir is a student at George Mason University majoring in forensic psychology with a minor in criminology, law, and society.

Adrianna Bhan

Intern

Adrianna Bhan is a sophomore at the University of Colorado at Boulder, majoring in journalism with a minor in media production.

Alex Garcia Pecina

Intern

Alex Garcia Pecina is an undergraduate student from the University of Texas of San Antonio pursuing a degree in psychology and interested in attending law school.

Alexandra Organa

Intern

Alexandra is a senior at the University of Colorado Boulder where she is pursuing a major in journalism and a minor in cinema studies.

Allyson Nelles

Intern

Allyson is a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, pursuing a major in political science with minors in criminal justice and sports communications.

Amanda Parks

Intern

Amanda Parks is a sophomore in the Honors program at American University pursuing a major in Interdisciplinary Studies

Amber Fienagha

Intern

Amber Fienagha is a sophomore studying International Relations & Psychology at Johns Hopkins University.

Ankush Dwivedi

Intern

Ankush Dwivedi is a George Washington University senior majoring in Criminal Justice with minors in Law & Society and Naval Science.

Anne Leakey

Intern

Anne Leakey is a rising junior at the University of Pennsylvania, pursuing a major in psychology.

Arianna Camacho

Intern

Arianna Camacho is a rising senior studying Developmental Psychology and Criminal Justice at Trinity Washington University.

Armaan Raza

Intern

Armaan Raza is a student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, studying Environmental Policy and Economics.

Armin Khazai

Data Intern

Armin Khazai is a sophomore at George Mason University, pursuing a major in computer science.

Aryana Zakeri

Intern

Aryana Zakeri is currently pursuing a degree in Labor Studies from UCLA.

Ashley Fajardo Perez

Intern

Ashley Fajardo Perez is currently a fourth-year undergraduate at the University of California, Irvine (UCI).

Avery Kinnison

Intern

Avery Kinnison is a junior at the University of Colorado Boulder pursuing a major in journalism with a minor in French.

Ayoola Fadahunsi

Intern

Ayoola Fadahunsi is a student at Brown University.

Becca Parnass

Intern

Becca Parnass is a senior at the University of Maryland studying journalism.

Belinda Miguel

Intern

Belinda Miguel is a first-year student at California State University, Fullerton, majoring in Political Science.

Ben Dickson

Intern

Ben Dickson is a graduating senior at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he is pursuing a major in Journalism.

Betty Yigebahal

Intern

Betty Yigebahal is currently a junior at George Washington University studying Criminal Justice and minoring in Political Science and Psychology.

Baker Dill

intern

Baker is an Information Science graduate from the University of Colorado, Boulder.

Birchard Allen IV

Intern

Birchard Allen IV is a rising junior studying Multimedia Journalism at Loyola Chicago University.

Bridget Smith

Intern

ridget Smith is a recent graduate from the George Washington University.

Brigette Bagley

Intern

Brigette Bagley is a senior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill studying journalism and social and economic justice.

Caitlin Blackman

Intern

Caitlin Blackman is a senior majoring in Law & Policy and Political Science with a minor in Arabic at Dickinson College.

Cameron Horne

Intern

Cameron Horne is a senior at the University of California – Irvine double majoring in Criminology, Law, and Society as well as Psychological Science.

Camryn Montgomery

Intern

Camryn Montgomery is studying journalism with a minor in political science at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Carly Silverman

Intern

Carly Silverman is a senior at The George Washington University majoring in Journalism and Mass Communication.

Carmen Quinteros

Intern

Carmen Quinteros is a senior studying Political Science and Spanish at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Carolina Noviello

Intern

Carolina is a third year at University of Edinburgh, pursuing a degree in Philosophy and Economics.

Cathy Ochoa

Intern

Cathy is a senior at the University of California, San Diego majoring in political science with a concentration in public policy and a minor in law & society.

Charith Sanne

Data Intern

Charith Sanne is a thriving individual passionate about learning and advancing in the field of Artificial Intelligence.

Chelsea Campbell

Intern

Chelsea Campbell is a sociology major minoring in law and philosophy at the University of Mary Washington.

Chelsea Campbell

Intern

Chelsea Campbell is a sociology major minoring in law and philosophy at the University of Mary Washington.

Claire Bandy

Intern

Claire is a senior at American University, pursuing an interdisciplinary major in Communications, Legal Institutions, Economics, and Government, with a minor in International Studies.

Daria Hodies

Intern

Daria Hodies recently graduated from Temple University where she earned a B.A. in Communication Studies with a media environments track.

Dayana Coronado

Intern

Dayana Coronado is an undergraduate student at The George Washington University.

Diane Kim

Intern

I am a recent Computer Science graduate with a minor in Cybersecurity from the University of Maryland.

Dominique Kalunga

Intern

Dominique Kalunga is a recent graduate from the University of Miami, where she earned a double degree in Media Writing and Production and Computer Science.

Drake Poe

Intern

Drake Poe is a sophomore at New York University studying journalism and cinema studies.

Elizabeth Bernstein

Intern

Elizabeth Bernstein is a recent graduate of Duke University who studied political Science, philosophy, and human rights.

Elizabeth Brady

Intern

Elizabeth Brady is a senior at UCLA, majoring in Public Affairs and Political Science with a minor in Labor Studies.

Elizabeth Price

Intern

Elizabeth Price is a senior at Marymount University majoring in Criminal Justice, with minors in Forensic & Criminal Investigations and Psychology.

Ella Munnelly

Intern

Ella Munnelly is a senior at Loyola University Chicago majoring in Multimedia Journalism with a minor in Psychology.

Emily Carrillo

Intern

Emily Carrillo is a fourth-year student at the University of California, Irvine, double majoring in Criminology, Law, and Society and Psychological Science.

Emily Nordberg

Intern

Emily Nordberg is a senior at University of California, Santa Barbara majoring in Sociology, with an interest in Criminal Justice and attending law school.

Emily Reed

Intern

Emily Reed is a pre-law junior at the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Franklin Brigham

Intern

Franklin Brigham is a student from the University of Colorado.

Gelela Tesfaye

Intern

Gelela Tesfaye is a senior at Radford University studying journalism, psychology, and digital communications research analytics.

Gianna Jakubowski

Intern

Gianna Jakubowski is a rising sophomore at George Washington University, studying journalism and political science.

Hattie Saal

Intern

Hattie is currently a high school senior at the Dalton school in New York, NY.

Hayden Clark

Intern

Hayden Clark attends the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Hope Hamerslough

Intern

Hope Hamerslough is a senior undergraduate student at American University

Ivanna Ceballos

Intern

Ivanna is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, majoring in political science and legal studies, with minors in history and public policy.

Jacob Quill

Intern

Jacob Quill is a rising senior at the University of Colorado.

Jacob (Jake) Mittleman

Intern

Jake Mittleman is a junior at American University and is pursuing a double major in Journalism and Political Science.

James Thompson

Data Intern

James Thompson is a Junior at George Washington University pursuing a double major in Data Science and International Affairs and a minor in GIS.

James Watson

Intern

James is a Political Science and History third year undergraduate at the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom, with a specialization in journalism from the University of Connecticut.

Jasmine Tung

Intern

Jasmine Tung is a junior at the University of Colorado Boulder, majoring in journalism and minoring in international affairs.

Jenna Lee

Intern

Jenna Lee is a sophomore at George Washington University, where she is pursuing a major in Journalism and Mass Communication.

Jiaru He

Data Intern

Jiaru He is a graduate student at Georgetown University, where she is pursuing a Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics.

Jiayin Sha

Data Intern

Jiayin Sha graduated from Johns Hopkins University, where she earned a Master of Science in Business Analytics and Risk Management.

John Battistelli

Intern

John Battistelli is a junior at Gettysburg College, majoring in psychology with a minor in peace and justice studies.

John Michael Horvath

Intern

John Michael Horvath is a senior at the University of Nevada-Reno.

Joseph Barbis

Intern

Joseph Barbis is a junior at the University of Missouri-Columbia, pursuing a double major in Economics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies with a minor in military science.

Joseph Wolf

Intern

Joseph is a senior at Valparaiso University, in Valparaiso, Indiana, majoring in criminology and minoring in political science.

Karina Bar

Intern

Karina Bar is a sophomore at The George Washington University pursuing a major in Political Science and Computer Science.

Keirah Chen

Intern

Keirah Chen is a sophomore at American University who is studying journalism and political science.

Kelsey Ball

Intern

Kelsey Ball is a current fourth-year undergraduate student at the University of California, Irvine (UCI).

Lauren Andreala

Intern

Lauren Andreala is a rising junior from American University where she is double majoring in Journalism and Justice and Law with a Criminology concentration.

Leah Meyer

Intern

Leah Meyer is pursuing a degree in Communications and English at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Lily Engel

Intern

Lily Engel attends UW-Madison and is majoring in Political Science.

Lindsay Mutzman

Intern

Lindsay Mutzman is a rising junior at the University of Georgia.

Linus Loughry

Intern

Linus Loughry is studying journalism and media production at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Lizette Torres-Delgado

Intern

Lizette Torres-Delgado is a junior studying at the University of California, Davis.

Lourdes Camarillo

Intern

Lourdes Camarillo is a senior at University of Colorado Boulder, majoring in Journalism with a minor in media studies.

Lucy Orgolini

Intern

Lucy Orgolini is a recent graduate from the University of Colorado Boulder, she majored in Strategic Communications and Environment-Society Geography. Lucy joins DC Witness as an investigative reporting intern.

Mackenzie Konjoyan

Intern

Mackenzie Konjoyan is a senior at American University double majoring in Journalism and Literature.

Madelyn Nall

Intern

Madelyn is a fourth year political science student studying at the University of California, Irvine.

Maggie Rhoads

Intern

Maggie Rhoads is a student journalist at George Washington University.

Maren Fagan

Intern

Maren Fagan is a sophomore at Georgetown University studying Government and Justice and Peace Studies while pursuing a minor in journalism.

Marissa Stambaugh

Intern

Marissa Stambaugh is a current graduate student at Marymount University pursuing a Master’s in Forensic Psychology.

Mia Kimm

Intern

Mia Kimm is an undergraduate sophomore at American University and is planning to double major in Journalism and Justice and Law.

Michelle Roldan

Intern

Michelle Roldan is a Journalism major and Criminology minor at the University of La Verne.

Miranda Calderon

Intern

Miranda Calderon is a freshman at the Catholic University of America, majoring in Politics on a Pre-Law track.

Nakim Ryan

Intern

Nakim Ryan is a rising senior at The George Washington University.

Namita Nair

Intern

Namita Nair is a rising senior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Natalie Note

Intern

Natalie Note is a sophomore at The George Washington University studying journalism and mass communication with a minor in criminal justice.

Nicole Hansen

Intern

Nicole Hansen is a second year student pursuing a B.A. in Criminal Justice and English at the George Washington University.

Nykia Henderson

Intern

Nykia “Kia” Henderson is a student at Howard University.

Patrick Hillmeyer

Intern

Patrick Hillmeyer is a senior studying Journalism at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Phoebe McConnell

Intern

Phoebe McConnell is majoring in Criminology at the University of California, Irvine.

Qibin Huang

Data Intern

Qibin Huang is a graduate student in Data Science at The George Washington University.

Radhakund Ramnarine

Intern

Radhakund is a senior at the University of Maryland pursuing a dual degree in Criminology & Criminal Justice and the Studio Arts.

Raina Bonifacio

Intern

Raina Bonifacio is currently a junior at the University of California, Irvine majoring in psychological science.

Raymond Ding

Data Intern

Raymond is a Data Science major at The George Washington University.

Rebbeca Haghnegahdar

Intern

Rebbeca Haghnegahdar is a Sophomore at American University, studying journalism and economics on a pre law track.

Richa Sharma

Intern

Richa Sharma is an undergraduate student studying Journalism and Statistics at American University.

Rijan Timsina

Data Intern

Rijan Timsina is pursuing a Software Engineering degree at George Mason University, with a strong interest in data analysis and software development.

Robert Crear

Intern

Robert Crear is a rising sophomore at Connecticut College, and is pursuing a double major in Physics and English.

Rohan Naval

Intern

Rohan Naval is a freshman studying Political Science at American University.

Sahas Wijewardene

Intern

Sahas Wijewardene is a junior at The American University, pursuing a major in journalism with minors in Justice.

Skyler Cole

Intern

Skyler Cole is a history major and creative writing minor, studying at the College of William & Mary.

Taylor Brown

Intern

Taylor is a sophomore at the University of Colorado Boulder, pursuing a major in Journalism and Political Science.

Tyler Davis

Intern

Tyler Davis is a junior at American University studying Journalism and Literature.

Varshana Ramnarine

Intern

Varshana Ramnarine is a second-year student at Montgomery College majoring in Criminal Justice.

Yessica Osorio

Intern

Yessica Osorio is an undergraduate student at George Washington University studying Criminal Justice and Political Science.

Yuer Wang

Data Intern

Yuer Wang is pursuing a Master’s degree in Data Science and Analytics at Georgetown University.

Yvianna Estrella

Intern

Yvianna Estrella is an undergraduate student at the University of California, Irvine.

Zachary Poe

Intern

Zach Poe is a rising junior at the University of Southern California, majoring in Business Administration with a minor in International Relations.

Hunter Krienke

Intern

Hunter Krienke is a student at State University of New York at Brockport.

Saksham Verma

Intern

Saksham Verma is pursuing his Master of Science in Information Systems Technology (MSIST) at George Washington University.

Samson Kidane

Intern

Samson is a rising junior at the University of Colorado-Boulder.

Shea Carlberg

Intern

Shea Carlberg is a student at The George Washington University studying journalism and mass communication with a minor in law and society.

Sky Kim

Intern

Sky Kim attends Liberty University.

Sofia Feigelson

Intern

Sofia Feigelson attends Washington and Lee University and plans on majoring in journalism.

Sonia Vazquez

Intern

Sonia Vazquez is completing her undergraduate studies in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice at Marymount University.

Stefani Wald

Intern

Stefani Wald is a junior at Georgetown University majoring in Science, Technology, and International Affairs with a minor in Mathematics.

Sundiata Rahman

Intern

Sundiata Abdur Rahman is a recent graduate of the University of Colorado – Boulder.

Thomas Hinton

Intern

Thomas Hinton is a Junior at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Vivien Williams

Intern

Vivien Williams studies journalism and peace studies at George Washington University.

Payton Anderson

Intern

Payton Anderson is currently an undergraduate student at American University studying Journalism and Women’s Studies.

Phillip Lopez

Intern

Phillip Lopez is a senior at University of Colorado Boulder and a transfer from Regis University studying Communication and Sports Media. 

Mia Febles

Intern

Mia Febles is a student at Dominican University.

Neslihan Yesilbas

Data Intern

Neslihan Yesilbas is pursuing a master’s in information systems technology at George Washington University.

Simran Agarwal

Intern

Simran is a junior at UW- Madison majoring in political science and economics.

Kiliane Gateau

Intern

Kiliane Gateau is a recent graduate of Loyola University Maryland, where she pursued a dual degree and completed her studies in Journalism and Forensic Science.

Anthoine Godin

Intern

Anthoine Godin is currently a junior at Loyola University Chicago studying political science and criminal justice.

Ashley Drazka

Intern

Ashley Drazka is a Senior at George Washington University studying Criminal Justice.

Ziyue Li

Data Intern

Ziyue Li is a graduate student in Georgetown University’s Data Science and Analytics program.

Hunter Odom

Intern

Hunter Odom is currently a graduate student at Marymount University.

Alanna Szypura

Data Intern

Alanna Szypura, currently a graduate student at American University, is pursuing a Master of Science in Analytics.

Maria Andrea Morales

Intern

Maria Andrea Morale is a junior at Catholic University of America double majoring in Politics and Sociology. 

Jaclyn Sersland

Intern

Jaclyn Sersland is a rising fifth year student at the George Washington University.

Joseph Pellegrini

Intern

Joseph Pellegrini is a senior Political Science major at UC Santa Cruz.

Yunhong Yang

Data Intern

Yunhong Yang is a second-year DSAN program student at Georgetown University

Ayda Atici

Intern

Ayda Atici is currently a sophomore studying for her bachelor’s degree in political science at the University of California, San Diego.

Isabella Graf

Intern

Isabella Graf is a Senior at The George Washington University pursuing a B.A. in Political Science and Criminal Justice.

Julienne Fontanilla

Data Intern

Julienne Fontanilla is a senior studying Data Science and Applied Mathematics at American University.

Jasmine Hernandez

Intern

Jasmine Hernandez is currently a junior at George Washington University.

Carolyn Flammini

Intern

Carolyn Flammini is a first year Grad Student at American University, studying Public Administration with a concentration in Justice, Law, and Criminology. 

Mona Walls

Intern

Mona Walls is a senior journalism major and political science minor studying at Howard University.

Jenna Gainsboro

Intern

Jenna Gainsboro is currently studying at the University of Colorado.

McKenna Bryant

Intern

McKenna Bryant is a junior at the University of Colorado Boulder majoring in journalism.

Maya Patel

Intern

Maya Patel  is currently a third-year journalism student at the University of Maryland.

Sam Chodorow

Intern

Sam Chodorow is a student at the University of Maryland, College Park studying Criminology.

Megan Chopra

Intern

Megan Chopra is a rising junior at Sidwell Friends High School.

Audrey Staudacher

Intern

Audrey Staudacher is a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison studying Political Science and English Linguistics.

Rebecca Connor

Intern

Rebecca Connor is a current second-year student at Smith College.

Lexie Manning

Intern

Lexie Manning is a current senior at George Washington University studying criminal justice and political science.

Rhiannon Little

Rhiannon Little is an undergraduate student at the University of Maryland.

Jai Bajaj

Intern

Jai Bajaj is a journalism major from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Mya Rendall

Intern

Mya Rendall is currently a senior at George Washington University studying criminal justice.

Alexia Latoni Triantafillos

Intern

Alexia Latoni Triantafillos is a senior at George Washington University studying criminal justice and history.

Rosie Rohrer

Intern

Rosie Rohrer attends the University of Wisconsin.

Samantha Keim

Intern

Samantha Keim is a student at American University.

Justine Stuber

Intern

Justine Stuber is a sophomore at Indiana University.

Nick Pallotto

Intern

Nick Pallotto attends Loyola University Chicago.

Izabella Apodaca

Intern

Izabella Apodaca is currently a senior at UCLA studying Psychology and Political Science.

Hypatia Fitzsimons

Intern

Hypatia is currently a senior at the University of Wisconsin studying political science and legal studies.

Kasey Nguyen

Intern

Kasey Nguyen is an undergraduate senior at George Washington University.

Sadie Herman

Intern

Sadie Herman is currently a junior at Dickinson College.

Aubree Tomasetti

Intern

Aubree Tomasetti is currently a third-year studying for her bachelors degree in Global Studies at UCSB.

Sophie Griggs

Intern

Sophie Griggs is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree at George Washington University.

Ella Lesher

Intern

Ella Lesher (she/her) is a third-year student at Georgetown University.

Sydnee Bridges

Intern

Sydnee Bridges is an undergraduate student at American University.

Sofia Marcus

Intern

Sofia Marcus is an undergraduate student at American University.

Sylvie Sussman

Intern

Sylvie Sussman attends The George Washington University.

Alayna Stein

Intern

Alayna Stein is a current graduate student studying Forensic Psychology at George Washington University.

Aerial Lopez

Intern

Aerial Lopez is a senior studying at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Grace Nardei

Intern

Grace Nardei is a graduate from American University.

Alesar Harfoush

Intern

Alesar Harfoush is a senior at Rutgers University in New Jersey.

Caroline Sagristano

Intern

Caroline Sagristano is an undergraduate student at George Washington University.

Christopher Sivak

Intern

Christopher Sivak is a senior at Kent State University.

Hunter Fernandez

Intern

Hunter Fernandez is currently a sophomore at Georgetown University.

Isabella Quink

Intern

Isabella Quink is an undergraduate student at New York University.

Jenna Ferrick

Intern

Jenna Ferrick is an undergraduate student at the University of Maryland College Park.

Khaleemah Rashid-Miggins

Intern

Korea Tutt

Intern

Korea Tutt is a senior studying criminal justice at IUPUI.

Mariam Kamate

Intern

Mariam Karate is studying at Nazareth College.

Marta Fernandez

Intern

Marta Fernández is a Politics Pre-Law major with a minor in Philosophy.

Rachel Benck

Intern

Rachel Benck is a recent alum of St. Norbert College in De Pere Wisconsin.

Sophia DeThomas

Intern

Sophia DeThomas is an undergraduate student at George Washington University

Andrea Keckley

Editor

Andrea Keckley is a recent graduate of the State University of New York at Stony Brook, where she earned her B.A. in Journalism.

Mark Lu

Data Editor

Mang (Mark) Lu graduated from American University in Spring of 2021 with a B.S. in Economics and B.A. in Political Science.

Tory Lysik

Assistant Editor

Tory Lysik is passionate about reporting on the criminal justice system and criminal law. She is the assistant editor at D.C. Witness along with being a 2021-2022 Poynter-Koch Media and Journalism Fellow.

Krystin Roehl

Assistant Editor

Krystin Roehl is passionate about criminal justice reform and specifically reducing the footprint of the United States criminal legal system. She received her Master of Public Policy from The George Washington University in May 2020 where she studied criminal justice policy.

Thamar Bailey

Assistant Editor

Thamar Bailey is a junior at Quinnipiac University, where she is studying journalism and minoring in Spanish and political science. She hopes to pursue a career in journalism focusing on social justice.

Ashley Brown

Intern

Ashley Brown is a senior at Roanoke College.

Yani Barrera

Intern

Yani Barrera is currently a student at Marymount University.

Azziah Hunter

Intern

Azziah Hunter is a second-year criminology major at Howard University.

Beatriz Canals

Intern

Beatriz Canals is a senior at Georgetown University.

Celia Okoro

Intern

Celia Okoro is a senior at George Washington University.

Cooper Griffiths

Intern

Cooper Griffiths is a junior at Mount St. Mary’s University.

Delaney Don

Intern

Delaney Don is a sophomore at Georgetown University.

Grace Guzzo

Intern

Grace Guzzo is a first-year graduate student at American University.

Grace Raines

Intern

Grace Raines is a first-year graduate student at American University.

Graham Krewinghaus

Intern

Graham Krewinghaus is a sophomore at Georgetown University.

Jennifer Ollmann

Intern

Jennifer Ollmann is a sophomore at Georgetown University.

Julia Yan

Intern

Julia Yan is a student at George Washington University.

Kehinde Fadele

Intern

Kehinde Fadele is an undergraduate student at the University of Wisconsin Madison.

Kennedy Sarvis

Intern

Kennedy Sarvis is a rising senior at the University of Maryland.

Natalie Goodman

Intern

Natalie Goodman is a Senior at Cornell University.

Randeep Singh

Intern

Randeep Singh is a senior at Endicott College.

Natalie Tarby

Intern

Natalie Tarby is a sophomore at DePaul University.

Nate O’brien

Intern

Nate O’brien attends George Washington University.

Samar Moussa

Intern

Samar Moussa is currently a student at The George Washington University. She is interning with D.C. Witness’ data team during the summer.

Sirat Dhot

Intern

Sirat Dhot is a rising senior at Whitman College.

Sundus Mirza

Intern

Sundus Mirza graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park.

Tiffany Word

Intern

Tiffany Word is a senior at American University.

Zakiyia Ortiz

Intern

Zakiyia Ortiz is a senior at Colby-Sawyer College in New London, N.H.

Amanda Michelson

Intern

Amanda Michelson is a junior at George Washington University.

Beatriz Olivares

Intern

Beatriz Olivares is a senior at the University of Maryland, College Park.

Carrie McDonald

Intern

Carrie McDonald is a junior at Georgetown University.

Chloe Wayne

Intern

Chloe Wayne is a junior at Cornell University.

Daniel Vigil

Intern

Daniel Vigil is a graduate student at George Washington University.

Dylan Berman

Intern

Dylan Berman is a sophomore at Marist College.

Isabelle Chiu

Intern

Isabelle Chiu is a senior at Georgetown University.

Katie Gallagher

Intern

Katie Gallagher is a current student at The George Washington University.

Kendall Johnson

Intern

Kendall is a rising senior at the Heart Christian High School.

Lauren Tepper

Intern

Lauren Tepper is a junior at The George Washington University.

Russell Schwartz

Intern

Russell Schwartz graduated from Molloy College.

Sydney Hawkins

Intern

Sydney Hawkins is a second-year law student at Howard University School of Law.

Alisha Budhwani

Intern

Alisha Budhwani is a senior at Coe College.

Andy Tripathi

Intern

Any Tripathi is a senior at George Mason University.

Ariana Rojas

Intern

Ariana Rojas is a senior at The George Washington University.

Caleigh Bartash

Intern

Caleigh Bartash is a senior at the University of Maryland, College Park.

Cassandra Kitchen

Intern

Cassandra Kitchen is currently a second semester junior at George Mason University.

Dhymond Revan

Intern

Dhymond Revan is a senior at The George Washington University.

Emma Zhou

Intern

Emma Zhou is majoring in Applied Mathematics at Virginia Military Institute with a focus on data analytics.

Jakob Rios

Intern

Jakob Rios is a graduate student at The George Washington University.

Jay McDonald

Intern

Jay is a graduate from Claflin University.

Justin Ancheta

Intern

Justin Ancheta is a second semester senior criminology major at the Catholic University of America.

Makie Theodros

Intern

Makie Theodros is a senior at George Mason University.

Rebecca Silverman

Intern

Rebecca Silverman is a recent graduate of the University of Maryland College Park with a B.A. in Criminology.

Blair McLendon

Intern

Blair McLendon is a senior at George Mason University studying Global Affairs with a minor in Journalism.

Elizabeth Posada

Intern

Helena Betancourt

Intern

Helena Betancourt was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Growing up, she was exposed to many issues surrounding inequality, crime, territorial status and representation in Puerto Rico.

Holden Rafey

Intern

Holden Rafey is an undergraduate student at American University. She is from Bethesda Maryland. Holden is working towards a Bachelor of Arts in Justice and Law, with a focus in criminology, through the School of Public Affairs.

Larissa Atkins

Intern

Larissa Atkins is a senior at George Mason University from Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Laura Bream

Intern

Laura is an intern with DC Witness. She is a Chapel Hill native studying History and Anthropology at American University in Washington, DC, where her studies focus on biological anthropology and archaeology.

Leanna Schuler

Intern

Leanna Schuler grew up in Staten Island, New York and graduated from Staten Island Technical High School in ‘19. She is currently a junior at the University of Maryland, College Park majoring in Criminology/Criminal Justice and minoring in Philosophy.

Maria Howard

Intern

Maria Howard is a sophomore at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. She is majoring in Culture and Politics and minoring in sociology.

Tavi Miller

Intern

Tavi Miller grew up in Western New York and graduated from Victor High School. He is currently a Junior at DePauw University majoring in Media Studies with a minor in Journalism.

Connor Zielinksi

Intern

Connor Zielinksi was born in Stamford, Connecticut, and is a junior at The George Washington University studying Economics and History.

Kyra Inston

Intern

Kyra Inston is a senior at The George Washington University.

Hae Lim Park

Intern

Hae Lim Park is a junior studying International Studies with a minor in Justice at American University.

Isabel “Izzy” Angeli

Intern

Isabel “Izzy” Angeli (Washington, D.C.) is a senior at George Washington University studying journalism, mass communication, and business administration.

Lizzie Brennan

Intern

Lizzie Brennan is a junior at UC Berkeley double majoring in political science and Spanish, with a concentration in international affairs.

Carlin Fisher

Intern

Carlin Fisher is a recent college graduate who is pursuing investigative reporting. Carlin majored in communication at the College of Charleston, furthering her dream to work in the news and reporting field.

Brennan Fiske

Intern

Brennan Fiske is continuing with D.C. Witness from the Spring semester. He is a rising Junior at The George Washington University.

Mykala Jones

Intern

Mykala Jones, a twenty-one-year-old female from Oxon Hill, Maryland. She is a senior at the illustrious North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University where she studies Criminal Justice with a concentration in forensics.

Will Lawrence

Intern

Will Lawrence is a rising senior at the College of William and Mary majoring in English.

Abigail Lloyd

Intern

Abigail Lloyd is a rising junior at George Mason University studying criminology with a focus in homeland security.

Anna Newkirk

Intern

Anna Newkirk is a senior journalism major and business minor at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Mara Osterburg

Intern

Mara Osterburg is a rising senior at American University in Washington D.C., where she is a double major in Justice and Law with a concentration in Criminology, and Psychology.

Amaya Smith

Intern

Amaya Smith is a recent graduate from Delaware State University with a B.A. in Mass Communications with a Concentration in Convergence Journalism.

McKenzie Beard

Intern

McKenzie Beard is a senior at American University studying investigative journalism and women, gender, and sexuality studies.

Eileen Chen

Intern

Eileen Chen is a sophomore at George Washington University pursuing majors in Psychology and Criminal Justice and a minor in Spanish.

Sarah Gebrengus

Intern

Sarah Gebrengus is a junior at George Mason University studying Government and International Politics with a double minor in Criminology, Law, and Society and American Sign Language (ASL).

Adriana Montes

Intern

Adriana Montes is a Texas native and ambitious journalist that recently relocated to Washington D.C. to pursue a Master’s degree in Political Communication at the American University School of Communication.

Lauren Pelzner

Intern

Lauren Pelzner is a junior at American University studying Communications, Legal Institutions, Economics, and Government (CLEG).

Sara Phillips

Intern

Sara Phillips is a junior at Georgetown University. She is studying English and Government.

Alaina Provenza

Intern

Alaina Provenza is currently a physical therapist with a degree from The George Washington University. She developed an interest in true crime and decided to return to school to follow her passion. She graduated from George Mason University in December 2020 with a master’s degree in Forensic Science, concentrating in crime scene investigation.

Lexie Pupil

Intern

Lexie Pupil is a criminal justice and psychology major at The George Washington University.

Sasha Ridenour

Intern

Sasha Ridenour is a sophomore at Georgetown University majoring in Philosophy and Linguistics.

Vanessa Sousa

Intern

Vanessa Sousa is a student at American University studying C.L.E.G., an interdisciplinary studies major which focuses on Communication, Legal Institutions, Economics, and Government.

Dalvyn Velez

Intern

Dalvyn Velez a sophomore at Georgetown University where I am studying sociology and minoring in psychology.

Vallen Anderson

Intern

Vallen Anderson is a student at The George Washington University, who is studying to receive his Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology.

Annie Brennan

Intern

Annie Brennan is a junior at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts. She is majoring in psychology and has completed coursework in the areas of law, biology, and English. Annie is extremely interested in law and criminal justice and is considering pursuing those areas after graduating. In her spare time, Annie enjoys archery and Tae Kwon Do.

Jailynn Caraballo

Intern

Jailynn Caraballo is a junior double major at Quinnipiac University. She studies both journalism and political science. After graduating with her bachelor’s degree, she plans on going to law school and studying social justice. She hopes to one day do prison reform work and to tackle injustices in the criminal justice system.

Naysha Carrasquillo

Intern

Naysha Carrasquillo has always had a strong passion for the Criminal Justice field. She hopes to one day become a detective. Naysha is a full-time student-athlete at Trinity Washington University. She plays volleyball and have been playing officially for four years. She is also the president of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee at Trinity. She is also driven by a quote from Oprah Winfrey, “Follow your passion. It will lead you to your purpose.”

Maggi Chambers

Intern

Maggi Chambers is currently a sophomore at Howard University. She is studying International Business with a minor in Arabic. She hopes to receive a Masters of Business Administration and Juris Doctorate.

James Cohen

Intern

James Cohen, a senior at the University of Colorado, Boulder, is earning his Bachelor’s degree in philosophy with an emphasis on law and criminality. He plans to go to law school following his graduation.

Noa Donvan

Intern

Noa Donvan, a Washington, DC native, is a sophomore at Georgetown University. She is studying psychology and journalism. Noa is interested in criminal justice and criminal law, and hopes to become a criminal defense lawyer in the future.

Jasmin Fleming

Intern

Jasmin Fleming is a senior at Howard University. She is studying criminology with a minor in legal communications. She hopes to receive her Master’s degree in psychology and pursue a career in criminal/forensic psychology, concentrating on juvenile offenders.

Jerel Flint

Intern

Jerel Flint is an intern with D.C. Witness. He is from Nashville, Tenn. Jerel obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Memphis. He is currently enrolled at the Washington Media Institute in DC.

Arielle Frank

Intern

Arielle Frank is a sophomore at American University. She is lives in Orlando, Florida and is majoring in CLEG (Communications, Legal Principles, Economics, and Government). She hopes to work in politics and the legal system to improve the quality of life in America. She is passionate about education, politics, traveling, and good coffee.

Alex Friedrich

Intern

Alex Friedrich is a graduate from the University of Mary Washington where he majored in history. He lives in Reston, Va. and enjoys fishing and reading in his spare time.

Lea Gianasso

Intern

Lea Gianasso is a Swiss graduate student who is pursuing a Master’s in Applied Intelligence at Georgetown University. She previously graduated with a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Edinburgh.

Ellery Gladstone-Groth

Intern

Ellery Gladstone-Groth is a senior at The George Washington University. He is majoring in Communications with a minor in Psychology. Ellery is an aspiring journalist, who is hoping to make a career in radio journalism. He has a passion for social justice and is committed to making social change.

Julia Guercio

Intern

Julia Guercio is a senior at the State University of New York in Cortland, where she is studying criminology. She plans to join law enforcement post-grad.

Saif Habboub

Intern

Saif Habboub is a recent graduate from George Mason University. He is half Palestinian and half Jordanian but grew up in Northern Virginia his whole life. His main passion is sports writing. Saif contributes to the Last Word on Sports website, covering the wonderful, whacky world of soccer.

Luke Harris

Luke Harris is a junior at George Mason University studying communications with a focus in journalism. He has lived in Northern Virginia since 2012 and considers DC a part of his home. This is his first time working at a news organization. Previously, he has worked in marketing, directing and retail. Luke has a strong passion for storytelling and is thankful for the opportunity to work at D.C. Witness.

Guzi He

Intern

Guzi He is a junior at the College of William & Mary, majoring in government and political science. He was a contributor to the Realist Review, a publication on international diplomacy. Originally from China, he moved to the U.S. for higher education. He also runs a Youtube channel where he uploads various works of music.

Durin Hendricks

Intern

Durin Hendricks is majoring in History and Political Science at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. He is also a Junior Media Fellow at the university. Durin is from Avon, Indiana. He also writes for The DePauw Newspaper and radio station WGRE 91.5 – Greencastle.

Rebekah Herman

Intern

Rebekah Herman is a junior at Keuka College in upstate New York. She’s working toward a Bachelor’s degree in political science and history with minors in criminology and pre-law. She previously interned with McMahon-Ryan Child Advocacy Center and wants to graduate and work in a field that helps and protects children.

Jesse Hughes

Intern

Jesse Hughes is a broadcast production student entering his senior year at the University of Colorado Boulder. Hughes is from Philadelphia and practices boxing and martial arts in his spare time.

Kimberly Jahns

Intern

Kimberly Jahns of Appleton, Wisconsin will begin her senior year at St. Norbert College in the fall. Jahns is studying communications and media studies.

Julia Kenney

Intern

Julia Kenney is a Junior at Vanguard University of Southern California. She is studying Sociology and is planning to graduate early with a minor in Public Policy. Julia is very passionate about Social Justice and wants to advocate for those who can’t advocate for themselves.

Madeleine Kimble

Intern

Madeleine Kimble is from Westport, Conn. She is a senior at the University of Michigan studying communications and Chinese language and culture.

Dorah Labatte

Intern

Dorah Labatte is a student at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Conn., where she is pursuing her degree in broadcast journalism, with a minor in math.

William Lennon

Intern

William Lennon is a senior at the George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs. He has covered climate and agriculture for planetforward.org and student affairs for the GW Hatchet, an independent student newspaper at the university. Before moving to D.C., he lived in Chicago and wrote about music.

Emily Mariano

Intern

Emily Mariano is a junior at The George Washington University. She is double majoring in Criminal Justice and Psychology and is minoring in Law & Society.

Maria Marzullo

Intern

Maria Marzullo is a senior at Valparaiso University studying International Relations with a minor in Mandarin Chinese. She also studied nation-building and decolonization in Namibia. Maria worked for the student newspaper where she says she developed a love for journalism. Maria said she hopes to learn more about the criminal justice system and data journalism throughout this internship. After college, she hopes to work internationally in the field of humanitarian aid or development.

Yasmeen McGettrick

Intern

Yasmeen McGettrick recently graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a Bachelor of Arts in French. She has experience in research, writing and translation for the World Bank Group and Elliott School of International Affairs. Yasmeen is a true crime fanatic and is interested in pursuing a career in criminal law.

Owen Meech

Intern

Owen Meech is a junior at Quinnipiac University pursuing a double major in journalism and political science. He hopes to receive his Master’s degree in Interactive Media and eventually work in political journalism.

Wyatt Mullins

Intern

Wyatt Mullins is a senior journalism student at the University of Colorado Boulder. His primary interest is in the realm of law and politics, as well as reading and creative writing. In his free time, he can be found playing hockey.

Trish Nelson

Intern

Trish Nelson is a Navy veteran and Penn State University graduate. Patricia has contributed pieces to the Navy Times and The Morning Call in Allentown, Penn.

Merdie Nzanga

Intern

Merdie Nzanga is a junior at Howard University where she is studying journalism with a minor in political science. She is from Seattle and hopes to become a news reporter.

Caitlyn O’Neil

Intern

Caitlyn O’Neil is 27 and enrolled in the Justice, Law, and Criminology program at American University. She has yet to choose a focus but is interested in prison reform and human trafficking. Caitlyn taught EFL in South Korea for two and a half years, before deciding to apply to graduate school. The D.C. Witness internship will expose her to the court systems and give her an experience she can utilize in her next career. She hopes to work for the Department of Justice in some capacity. She is also passionate about justice and helping people. Ultimately, she wants to uplift the voices that often go unheard and inspire strength in those that are unsure of their own capabilities.

Olivia Osborne

Intern

Olivia Osborne is a sophomore at The George Washington University. She is from Charleston, South Carolina. She is a Journalism and Mass Communication major and hopes to pursue a career in writing.

Michael Relihan

Intern

Michael Relihan is a junior at the College of William & Mary. He studies English and History, and hopes to one day work as a journalist. He is passionate about storytelling and social justice and takes a particular interest in understanding why the world and its institutions look the way they do. He also enjoys music and film.

Katlyn Richardson

Intern

Katlyn Richardson is a recent graduate of Mississippi College with a double degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology. She plans to go to graduate school to get a Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology. She is very passionate about researching criminal cases and the psychology behind the minds of killers. Besides researching criminal cases, she also enjoys English Horse Riding.

Sierra Robbins

Intern

Sierra Robbins is a senior at American University. She studies justice, law, and criminology. One day she hopes to work as an investigator in some capacity. Her passions are reading, writing, and traveling.

Lexi Rodencal

Intern

Lexi Rodencal is a junior, double majoring in English and Communications, with a media concentration at St. Norbert College.

Siena Rush

Intern

Siena Rush is a junior at The George Washington University. She is studying Journalism and Mass Communications. Siena is from Jackson, Wyo. and Boston, Mass. She hopes to pursue a career in journalism after graduation.

Hayley Sanchez

Intern

Hayley Sanchez is a junior studying journalism and creative writing at the University of Colorado Boulder. She is passionate about social justice, but also enjoys pop culture and loves music.

Anthony Scanzo-Masiero

Intern

Anthony Scanzo-Masiero is a sophomore at George Mason University studying Criminology. He enjoys writing music and singing and running cross country.

Stephen Seizilles de Mazancourt

Intern

Stephen Seizilles de Mazancourt is a grad student from ISIT University, Paris, where he hopes to receive his Master’s degree in Conference Interpreting with English, French and Russian.

Louie Shearon

Intern

Louie Shearon is from Saint Paul, Minnesota. He is majoring in Communication and Media at St. Norbert College. He is currently enrolled at the Washington Media Institute.

Kira Silbergeld

Intern

Kira Silbergeld is from Suffern, New York and attends Elon University in Elon, North Carolina. She is studying journalism and political science. She also works as a consultant at Elon’s Center for Writing Excellence.

Corrine Simon

Intern

Corrine Simon is a rising senior at Butler University. She is currently studying Criminology and Psychology. She hopes to pursue a career with victim advocacy. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her dog and bike riding.

Nick Slater

Intern

Nick Slater is a senior journalism major at Quinnipiac University with a double minor in Spanish and criminal justice. He is passionate about investigating cases. You can find him on the baseball field when he’s not in the courthouse.

Shams Sohani

Intern

Shams Sohani is a graduate from Emory University where he majored in Sociology and minored in Spanish. He hopes to pursue a Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) and eventually attend medical school.

Maansi Srivastava

Intern

Maansi Srivastava is a junior at George Washington University. She studies photojournalism and criminal justice. She hopes to one day work in the criminal justice field as a journalist or lawyer. She is passionate about social justice, art, and creative writing.

Brian Strack

Intern

Brian Strack is a sophomore at St. Norbert College, where he is studying communications, with a concentration in media studies. He is from Oak Creek, Wisc., and intends on pursuing a career in journalism.

John Sullivan

Intern

John Sullivan is originally from Wilmington, Del., and attends The College at Brockport SUNY, where he studies Government and Political Science. John hopes to one day work as a defense attorney or possibly a writer focusing on government and history. Outside of school, he enjoys reading about history, running, and playing with his two dogs.

Jennifer Swift

Former Editor-in-Chief & Co-Founder

Jennifer Swift is a multimedia journalist who has produced stories on politics, education and criminal justice. Before moving to the nation’s capital to start Capitol Justice, Swift worked for Digital First Media’s New Haven Register and Connecticut Magazine.

Demetria Tymus

Intern

Demetria Tymus is a Washington, DC metro area native, studying criminal justice at the University of the District of Columbia. She is currently a professional Makeup Artist with a passion for Law, Fashion and Politics.

Abigail Valerius

Intern

Abigail Valerius graduated from St. Norbert College in Green Bay, Wis. in May. She studied Communication and Media Studies with a Sociology minor. She is very excited to have graduated and to have the world to explore. Even though the job market is a bit tough, she is looking at jobs in Public Relations and Marketing and is looking forward to landing a position soon. Abigail loves volleyball, music, traveling, and calligraphy. The world is a very strange and divided place, but she is learning to go with the flow and look forward to the future and future opportunities that may arise.

Ellie Voorhis

Intern

Ellie Voorhis is a junior at the College of William & Mary. She studies government and international relations with a focus on middle eastern affairs. She has a passion for law and human rights. On campus, she is a member of the James Blair Historical Review, Nu Kappa Epsilon and multiple musical ensembles.

Brooke Welsh

Intern

Brooke Welsh is a rising junior at The University of Colorado Boulder. She is from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and is pursuing a major in journalism and a minor in photography.

Regina Woolridge

Intern

Regina Woolridge is a pre-medical student at Georgetown, majoring in Government with a minor in Spanish. She hopes to combine medicine and journalism to help improve human rights for the disadvantaged.

Marie Zimmerman

Intern

Marie Zimmerman is a senior at the University of Colorado Boulder where she is studying Political Science. She plans to pursue a law degree post-undergrad.

Treva Robaidek

Intern

Treva is a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, majoring in Political Science and Legal Studies.

Simran Agarwal

Intern

Simran is a junior at UW- Madison majoring in political science and economics.

Gabe Solomon

Intern

Gabe Solomon is a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

AsiaDee Williams

Intern

Asiadee is a youthful and intelligent bright female. She graduated from Frostburg State University in 2020, earning a Bachelor’s degree in sociology and social work.

Ying He

Intern

Ying He is a graduate from University of Michigan.

Mamatha Aahlad

Intern

Mamatha Aahlad is a junior at George Washington University double majoring in criminal justice and economics.

Mina O’Dell

Intern

Mina O’Dell is a second-year undergraduate student at American University.

Niles Ayer

Intern

Niles Ayer is a Senior at the University of Colorado Boulder, pursuing a degree in Journalism and Sports Media.

Guiselle Arciniega

Intern

Guiselle Arciniega is a bilingual (English/Spanish) journalist with a Master’s in Journalism from the University of Miami.