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Our Team

The Philadelphia Student Press Association is run by students, for students. Our team brings together leaders from member schools across Philadelphia who are passionate about strengthening student journalism. From organizing events and workshops to building resources for young reporters, PSPA’s team works collaboratively to empower the next generation of journalists.

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Exec Director

Claire Herquet

Claire Herquet is a communications and media professional with experience in social media strategy, audience engagement, and student journalism. A Media & Journalism student at La Salle University, she has contributed to campus media through reporting, editing, and leadership roles while helping strengthen communication and outreach efforts across student-focused organizations. Passionate about storytelling and community engagement, Claire brings creativity, collaboration, and a strong understanding of digital media strategy to PSPA.

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Partnerships Lead

Erik Heyman

Erik is a student at Drexel University studying Global Studies and current writes for Drexel’s student-run newspaper The Triangle. With the goal of covering underreported international stories around conflicts, political crises, and the communities affected, he is passionate about current events and foreign policy. He as well has prior experience in political organizing and environmental policy.

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Marketing & Operations Lead

Joseph Lendacky

Joseph is a digital marketer and graduate student at Temple University pursuing a Master’s in Digital Marketing. With experience in social media strategy, event marketing, and content creation, he has worked on projects focused on branding, audience engagement, and digital storytelling. Passionate about creative media and community-building, Joseph brings a strong understanding of digital communication and marketing strategy to PSPA.

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Treasurer 

Katie Thorn

Katie is a student journalist at Rowan University, pursuing a minor in Strategic Communication and a certificate in Public Relations. With experience in writing, publishing, and audience engagement, she is passionate about storytelling that resonates with readers and informs the public. Detail-oriented and collaborative, she values diverse perspectives and leverages strong communication skills to build meaningful connections.

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Senior Advisors

Our Senior Advisors bring industry experience, leadership, and mentorship to PSPA, helping guide the organization’s creative vision, journalism standards, and long-term growth. Their support continues to shape the next generation of student storytellers and sports media professionals.

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Founder & Senior Advisor

Jackson Juzang

Founder and former CEO of PSPA, Jackson Juzang now serves as a Senior Advisor, continuing to support the organization’s long-term vision and creative direction. His leadership helped establish PSPA’s foundation, culture, and growth as a student-led sports media platform.

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Senior Advisor & Journalism Educator

Nick DiUlio

Nick DiUlio is an award-winning journalist and lecturer at Rowan University specializing in digital-first nonfiction storytelling and long-form journalism. With more than 15 years of industry experience, his work has appeared in publications including Philadelphia Magazine, New Jersey Monthly, and Slate.com.

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Senior Advisor & Journalism Leader

Hannah Bonanducci

Hannah Bonanducci is a solutions-oriented community journalist and newsroom leader with extensive experience across print, digital, audio, and social media reporting. Passionate about community-engaged journalism, she has led student newsrooms and managed multimedia storytelling projects.

Advisory Board

The Advisory Board is led by student newsroom leadership, ensuring that the organization reflects the needs and perspectives of young journalists. Members help guide programming, share feedback from their campuses, and collaborate on ways to strengthen student journalism across Philadelphia.

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Valeria Uribe

Managing Editor

Temple News

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Sarah Shockey

Managing Editor

The Whit

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Daniel Perrin

Editor-In-Chief

The Phoenix

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Maddie Webb

Editor-In-Chief

The Gleaner

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Isabelle Protopapas

Editor-in-Chief

Bi-Co News

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Nick D’Antonio

Editor-In-Chief

The Clerk

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Neema Baddam

President

The Daily Penn

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Anna Augustine

Managing Editor

Temple News

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Dylan Johnson

Editor-In-Chief

The Villanovan

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Hannah Gerber

Editor-in-Chief

The Waltonian

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Claire Herquet

Editor-in-Chief

The La Salle Collegian

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Nomah Elliot

Editor-In-Chief

Bi-Co News

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Sanjana Bandi

Editor-In-Chief

The Triangle

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Jasmine Ni

Executive Editor

The Daily Penn

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Katie Thorn

Editor-in-Chief

The Whit

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Kailey Fahy

Editor-in-Chief

The Villanovan

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Isabella Deitz

Editor-In-Chief

The Gleaner

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Sean Musial

Managing Editor

The La Salle Collegian

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Leilani Davis

Editor-in-Chief

Bi-Co News

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Emma Yashinsky

Managing Editor

The Triangle

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Ethan Young

Managing Editor

The Daily Penn

CONTACT US

1315 Walnut Street STE 300 Philadelphia, PA 19107

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