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. Read more Sydney Hawkins Intern Sydney Hawkins is a second-year law student at Howard University School of Law. Read more 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. Read more Alisha Budhwani Intern Alisha Budhwani is a senior at Coe College. Read more Andy Tripathi Intern Any Tripathi is a senior at George Mason University. Read more Ariana Rojas Intern Ariana Rojas is a senior at The George Washington University. Read more Caleigh Bartash Intern Caleigh Bartash is a senior at the University of Maryland, College Park. Read more Cassandra Kitchen Intern Cassandra Kitchen is currently a second semester junior at George Mason University. Read more Dhymond Revan Intern Dhymond Revan is a senior at The George Washington University. Read more Emma Zhou Intern Emma Zhou is majoring in Applied Mathematics at Virginia Military Institute with a focus on data analytics. Read more Jakob Rios Intern Jakob Rios is a graduate student at The George Washington University. Read more Jay McDonald Intern Jay is a graduate from Claflin University. Read more Justin Ancheta Intern Justin Ancheta is a second semester senior criminology major at the Catholic University of America. Read more Makie Theodros Intern Makie Theodros is a senior at George Mason University. Read more Rebecca Silverman Intern Rebecca Silverman is a recent graduate of the University of Maryland College Park with a B.A. in Criminology. Read more Blair McLendon Intern Blair McLendon is a senior at George Mason University studying Global Affairs with a minor in Journalism. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more Larissa Atkins Intern Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more Connor Zielinksi Intern Connor Zielinksi was born in Stamford, Connecticut, and is a junior at The George Washington University studying Economics and History. Read more Kyra Inston Intern Kyra Inston is a senior at The George Washington University. Read more Hae Lim Park Intern Hae Lim Park is a junior studying International Studies with a minor in Justice at American University. Read more Krystin Roehl Assistant Editor (Fellow) 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. Read more Isabel “Izzy” Angeli Intern Isabel “Izzy” Angeli (Washington, D.C.) is a senior at George Washington University studying journalism, mass communication, and business administration. Read more Lizzie Brennan Intern Lizzie Brennan is a junior at UC Berkeley double majoring in political science and Spanish, with a concentration in international affairs. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more Will Lawrence Intern Will Lawrence is a rising senior at the College of William and Mary majoring in English. Read more Abigail Lloyd Intern Abigail Lloyd is a rising junior at George Mason University studying criminology with a focus in homeland security. Read more Anna Newkirk Intern Anna Newkirk is a senior journalism major and business minor at the University of Colorado Boulder. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more Mamatha Aahlad Intern Mamatha Aahlad is a junior at George Washington University double majoring in criminal justice and economics. Read more McKenzie Beard Intern McKenzie Beard is a senior at American University studying investigative journalism and women, gender, and sexuality studies. Read more Eileen Chen Intern Eileen Chen is a sophomore at George Washington University pursuing majors in Psychology and Criminal Justice and a minor in Spanish. Read more 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). Read more 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. Read more Lauren Pelzner Intern Lauren Pelzner is a junior at American University studying Communications, Legal Institutions, Economics, and Government (CLEG). Read more Sara Phillips Intern Sara Phillips is a junior at Georgetown University. She is studying English and Government. Read more 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. Read more Lexie Pupil Intern Lexie Pupil is a criminal justice and psychology major at The George Washington University. Read more Sasha Ridenour Intern Sasha Ridenour is a sophomore at Georgetown University majoring in Philosophy and Linguistics. Read more 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. Read more Dalvyn Velez Intern Dalvyn Velez a sophomore at Georgetown University where I am studying sociology and minoring in psychology. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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.” Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more Lexi Rodencal Intern Lexi Rodencal is a junior, double majoring in English and Communications, with a media concentration at St. Norbert College. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more
