Shelby Meek Shelby Meek is a junior majoring in Media Studies with Professional writing at Goucher College. She is from Baltimore, MD. At Goucher College, where she currently works as a Writing Tutor and helps students who may be struggling with any type of writing, such as research, argumentative or creative essays. She also volunteer at my school's newspaper writing about current events and updates happening on Goucher's campus. Read more Nina Wilson Nina Wilson is an incoming sophomore at the University of Maryland College Park. She is pursuing a double major in Journalism and Public Policy. Once she graduates, she hopes to work as a professional journalist in the Maryland area. Read more Ziqi Zhou Ziqi Zhou is currently in her final semester as a graduate student majoring in Film and Media at Johns Hopkins University. Her academic journey began at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, where she earned my bachelor’s degree in communication. Through her studies, she has developed a passion for exploring the intricate intersections of media, culture and storytelling. Read more Stephanie Ho Stephanie Ho is studying public health at Johns Hopkins University. She is excited to learn more about gun violence in Baltimore, as I have taken classes previously on interpersonal violence. She believes that transparency, evidence and data play a crucial role in education and advocacy around solutions for gun violence. Read more Ashley Oiler Ashley Oiler is a sophomore at the University of Maryland, College Park, and is pursuing a degree in journalism as well as a minor in general business and STEP (science, technology, ethics, and policy). Ashley is originally from Chicago, Illinois and is very excited to be working with the Baltimore Witness team this summer! Read more Dana Beckwith Dana Beckwith is a sophomore at Elizabethtown College studying Criminal Justice. She is doing this internship because she is interested in courts-based careers. Read more Kayla Blietz Kayla Blietz is a student at University of Maryland. Read more Kavya Vandavasi Kavya Vandavasi is a sophomore at University of Maryland studying Psychology and Government and Politics. Read more Erin Kim Erin Kim is completing her last semester at Johns Hopkins University and is double majoring in International Studies and Political Science. Upon graduating, she aspires to attend law school and work as an attorney. Read more Jordan Fine Jordan Fine is a sophomore at the University of Maryland, College Park pursuing a dual major in Journalism and Information Design. Jordan is originally from Rochester, New York and is excited for all the opportunities a big city like Baltimore has to offer. Read more Amos Gelb Publisher Founder and Publisher, Amos Gelb, is a multi-Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist. He founded D.C. Witness to fill a hole in the changing media landscape and to provide a place where starting journalists and others could learn the craft of gathering, sorting, and delivering actual facts. Read more LaTrina Antoine Editor-in-Chief/COO LaTrina Antoine is a multidimensional journalist who has held several roles in the Communications field. For more than a decade, Antoine has produced quality work as a reporter and editor in the metropolitan area. Read more Jeff Levine Editor Jeff Levine is an award-winning journalist and educator who has reported domestic and international news stories for more than thirty years. Read more Andrew Michaels Senior Court Reporter Andrew Michaels is a multimedia journalist who has held reporting and editing positions in Maryland, including positions in Southern Maryland, Baltimore and Columbia for nearly a decade. Read more Racquel Bazos Assistant Editor Racquel Bazos is a writing consultant with certifications from the College Reading and Language Assocation. Read more Jiazu Zhang Data Manager Jiazu Zhang is a graduate student from George Washington University pursuing a Master’s Degree with a specialization in Data Science. Read more Breanna Pompey Breanna Pompey is a sophomore Criminology & Criminal Justice student at the University of Maryland, College Park. After obtaining her bachelor's degree, she intends to go to law school and become a criminal defense lawyer. She chose to work at Baltimore Witness because people who find themselves involved in the criminal justice system are often left in the dark about how it works. As someone who calls Baltimore home, she is excited to make the criminal justice system more accessible and transparent to people in my city. Read more Kyle Pellegrino Kyle Pellegrino is a senior pursuing a Criminal Justice degree from Stevenson University, where he is on the baseball team. He is from Long Island, New York. Read more Sophia Amoroso Sophia Amoroso is completing her last semester at the University of Maryland, studying criminology and counterterrorism. Read more