
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.

Founder & CEO
Jackson Juzang
Jackson is a media entrepreneur, producer, journalist, and Haverford College student working at the intersection of sports, culture, and journalism. In addition to being the founder of PSPA, he has also founded PBJ Productions, a Pittsburgh-based multimedia company creating original content across sports, music, comedy, and entertainment.

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 is passionate about using storytelling to connect communities.

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.

Communications Lead
Claire Herquet
Claire is a social media marketing intern and a media and journalism student at La Salle University. With significant experience in content strategy, research & fact-checking, and creativity, she is passionate about utilizing unique strategies to build strong brand identities and drive meaningful engagement.

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.
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.

Anna Augustine
Managing Editor
Temple News

Daniel Perrin
Managing Editor
The Phoenix

Hannah Pajtis
Editor-in-Chief
The Hawk News

Joshua Steen
Staff Writer
The Waltonian

Nick D'Antonio
Editor-in-Chief
The Clerk

Paulie Loscalzo
Editor-in-Chief
The Triangle

Shreeya Gounder
Managing Editor
The Triangle

Karli Helm
Web Editor
The Waltonian
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Beth Cimaglia
Editor-in-Chief
The Whit

Erin Speak
Social Media Contributor
The Waltonian

Isabella Deitz
Secretary
The Gleaner

Maddie Webb
President/Editor-in-chief
The Gleaner

Nicole Liddicoat
Co-Editor-in-Chief
The Villanovan

Sam Klein
Health & Wellness Editor
The La Salle Collegian

Sidney Rochnik
Editor in Chief
Temple News

Brooke Ackerman
Co-Editor-in-Chief
The Villanovan

Hannah Bonanducci
Editor-In-Chief
The Waltonian

Jessica Schott
Co-Editor-in-Chief
Bi-College News

Maya Martin
Editor-in-Chief
The La Salle Collegian

Paul McConnell
Sports Editor
The Waltonian

Sean Musial
Staff Writer
The La Salle Collegian

Valeria Uribe
Managing Editor
Temple News


