Madeleine Ahmadi
Madeleine Ahmadi is a junior from Essex Junction, VT, majoring in Media and Journalism and Peace, War and Defense. She has experience in audio, print and broadcast journalism. Maddie is especially interested in the nexus of media and international politics.
Eliza Benbow
Eliza Benbow is a senior from Greensboro, NC, majoring in Media and Journalism and minoring in Creative Nonfiction Writing and Hispanic Studies. She has experience in reporting, editing and magazine writing, and hopes to pursue a career in lifestyle reporting.
Sydney Brainard
Sydney Brainard is a senior from Raleigh, NC, majoring in Journalism, with minors in Creative Writing and Italian. She has experience in long-form writing, opinion writing and copy editing. She hopes to pursue career in writing, both in journalism and fiction.
Matthew Broderick
Matthew Broderick is a senior from Mooresville, North Carolina, majoring in Journalism. He has experience in videography, radio, and podcasting. Matthew hoped to pursue a career in sports journalism.
Olivia Chester
Olivia Chester is a senior from Burlington, NC majoring in Media and Journalism, with a minor in Studio Art. She has experience in PR, marketing, social media, videography and most specifically photography and design. Olivia hopes to pursue multiple careers centering around fashion art direction and concept design. She currently serves as Photography Chair for Xpressions fashion magazine at UNC-CH and the Media Director for the annual Sustainable Strut put on by UNC Student Government.
Twumasi Duah-Mensah
Twumasi Duah-Mensah is a senior from Wake Forest, N.C. majoring in Medical Anthropology and minoring in Media and Journalism. He has bylines in WUNC, NC Health News, WFAE and the Center for Innovation and Sustainability in Local Media. During the school year, he writes for The Daily Tar Heel and produces for Carolina Connection. Twumasi hopes to pursue a career in print or audio journalism with an investigative focus.
Annie Ham
Annie Ham is a senior from Raleigh, NC, majoring in Journalism and Communication Studies. She has experience in writing, editing, and social media. Annie hopes to pursue a future career in crisis communications or marketing.
Danielle Hart
Danielle Hart is a senior from Eden, NC majoring in Journalism, with a minor in Music, and a certification in Sports Communication. She has experience in videography, photography, broadcast production, documentary production, and writing. Danielle hopes to pursue a career in sports media.
Spencer Haskell
Spencer Haskell is a senior from Cary, NC, majoring in Journalism, with a minor in History and Sports Communications. He has experience in broadcast journalism, sports reporting, feature writing, video shooting/editing, documentary production, and sports analysis. Spencer hopes to pursue a career in sports media and communications.
William Hayes
W. H. Hayes is a senior from Troutman, NC, majoring in Media & Journalism focusing in broadcast and minoring in Public Policy. He has experience in audio journalism, audiovisual broadcast production, social media managing and production, as well as infographics and motion graphics. W. H. hopes to tell in-depth stories with captivating visuals and audio, specifically in the realm of "infotainment," or informational entertainment.
Maya Hagan
Maya Hagan is a senior from Las Vegas, Nevada, double majoring in journalism and political science. She has experience with journalism and broadcast media surrounding politics as well as experience in web design, graphics, and customer service. Maya hopes to pursue a career in law.
Audrey Kashatus
Audrey Kashatus is a senior from Charlottesville, VA, majoring in Journalism, with a minor in Geography. She has experience in news writing, investigative reporting and public relations. Audrey hopes to pursue a career in political communication.
Anders Ljung
Anders Ljung is an interdisciplinary artist based in North Carolina. He is currently enrolled as a Senior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, pursuing a BA in Media and Journalism and a minor in Art Histroy. He has experience in photography, feature writing, and screenwriting. Anders hopes to pursue a career in the film industry post-graduation.
Joe Macia
Joe Macia is a senior from Matthews, NC, majoring in Journalism and Political Science. He has experience in photo, video, marketing and design. Joe hopes to attend law school after working for a couple years after graduation.
Mila Mascenik
Mila Mascenik is a senior who lives in Pittsboro, NC, double-majoring in Journalism and English. She has experience in reporting, editing and proofreading. Mila aspires to pursue a career in news editing for a newspaper.
Adele Morris
Adele Morris is a senior from Charlotte, NC, majoring in Journalism and Spanish for the Legal Professions. She has written for The Daily Tar Heel's University Desk for three years with a focus on Student & Faculty Life. Adele plans to attend law school next year.
Sarah Monoson
Sarah Monoson is a senior from Hendersonville, NC, majoring in journalism with minors in history and global cinema. She has experience in feature writing, editing and design. Sarah hopes to pursue a career in print journalism as a writer or editor.
Abby Pender
Abby Pender is a senior from Raleigh, NC majoring in Media and Journalism and minoring in Hispanic Studies and Data Science. She is a data-driven reporter interested in investigative journalism and international correspondence. Abby hopes to combine her coding expertise and Spanish linguistics skills to pursue international corruption stories.
Bethany Pryor
Bethany Pryor is a senior from Boone, NC majoring in Journalism and Media with a minor in Musical Theater. She has experience in broadcast journalism, news anchoring, sports reporting, sports analysis, documentary production, video shooting and editing, sports writing, feature writing, and social media marketing. Bethany hopes to pursue a career in on-air sports broadcasting.
Henry Thomas
Henry is fourth-year from Albemarle, NC studying Journalism and Spanish. Henry has experience in magazine style writing, news reporting, satire, and advertising. His favorite color is purple.
Sophie Watson
Sophie Watson, a senior from Farmville, VA, is majoring in Journalism with a minor in Music. She has experience in sports journalism through her internship with Inside Carolina, covering UNC football and men’s basketball, and her role as a reporter for Sports Xtra. Sophie aims to pursue a career in sports journalism or marketing.