Hannah Pomeranzeva

Manage a team of writers, edits articles, and oversees content development for the opinion section.

Design the newspaper layout, ensuring visual clarity and reader engagement.

Lead weekly meetings, training members in debate, resolution writing, and crisis response.

Educate members on global conflicts and solutions.

Correspond with incarcerated artists, creating creative exchange while maintaining ethical boundaries.

Provide written feedback and support to assist incarcerated artists.

Contribute to JAC’s broader advocacy efforts, helping bridge the gap between the arts and criminal justice reform.

Founded and lead a club dedicated to raising awareness and providing aid to Ukrainian children.

Organized fundraising events that raised over $1,000 for humanitarian relief efforts in orphanages.

The only highschool intern and published writer in the program, producing articles on cultural preservation, immigration, and indigenous traditions and working alongside professional graduate and undergraduate students.

Conducted interviews and writes rigorously reviewed pieces for Smithsonian Folklife magazine.

Translated political news segments from Russian to English, ensuring accuracy and cultural nuance.

Assisted in the production of radio segments focused on Eastern European politics and culture

Tracked weekly updates on the war in Ukraine, compiling reports and creating educational slides for public dissemination.

Assisted in data collection on human rights violations for investigative journalism initiatives.

Competed in regional regattas, practicing six days a week in a highly competitive environment.

Accepted to compete in SRAA’S (US and Canada Nationals, placed 6th)

Progressed to finals and placed 6th at the oldest and largest high school regatta in the world (Stotesbury Cup)