
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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.

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.

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.

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.

Valeria Uribe
Managing Editor
Temple News

Sarah Shockey
Managing Editor
The Whit

Daniel Perrin
Editor-In-Chief
The Phoenix

Maddie Webb
Editor-In-Chief
The Gleaner

Isabelle Protopapas
Editor-in-Chief
Bi-Co News

Nick D’Antonio
Editor-In-Chief
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Neema Baddam
President
The Daily Penn

Anna Augustine
Managing Editor
Temple News

Dylan Johnson
Editor-In-Chief
The Villanovan

Hannah Gerber
Editor-in-Chief
The Waltonian

Claire Herquet
Editor-in-Chief
The La Salle Collegian

Nomah Elliot
Editor-In-Chief
Bi-Co News

Sanjana Bandi
Editor-In-Chief
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Jasmine Ni
Executive Editor
The Daily Penn

Katie Thorn
Editor-in-Chief
The Whit

Kailey Fahy
Editor-in-Chief
The Villanovan

Isabella Deitz
Editor-In-Chief
The Gleaner

Sean Musial
Managing Editor
The La Salle Collegian

Leilani Davis
Editor-in-Chief
Bi-Co News

Emma Yashinsky
Managing Editor
The Triangle
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Ethan Young
Managing Editor
The Daily Penn
