Team
Nathan Wang
Nathan Wang
Nathan Wang
Founder and Executive Director
My name is Nathan, and I am a junior at the Harvard-Westlake School. I am a presentations managing editor for Harvard-Westlake's award-winning newspaper. I started FYJI out of interest in writing and journalism and care for middle school students who lack the same level of exposure to journalism that high sch
Founder and Executive Director
My name is Nathan, and I am a junior at the Harvard-Westlake School. I am a presentations managing editor for Harvard-Westlake's award-winning newspaper. I started FYJI out of interest in writing and journalism and care for middle school students who lack the same level of exposure to journalism that high schoolers may have. I am interested in international relations as a field of study and journalism–as it would appear. In my free time, I enjoy baking, taking photos of food and scenery, and spending time with family and friends. I love the ambiance of cafes, particularly when I pair soft jazz with a good book.
Jiaying Hou
Nathan Wang
Nathan Wang
Director of Recruitment and Outreach
My name is Jiaying, and I am the current assistant news editor for my school’s paper. Aside from writing for news, I also have experience in writing features and designing social media posts for my school’s publication. Through my writing, I strive to bring forward unique perspectives and encourage othe
Director of Recruitment and Outreach
My name is Jiaying, and I am the current assistant news editor for my school’s paper. Aside from writing for news, I also have experience in writing features and designing social media posts for my school’s publication. Through my writing, I strive to bring forward unique perspectives and encourage other students to be greater voices in their communities. I joined FYJI in hopes of expanding education surrounding journalism to all students, as well as sharing my passion for writing with others.
Emily Zhou
Nathan Wang
Emily Zhou
Director of Development and Growth
My name is Emily, and I am currently taking journalism at my high school. I joined FYJI to provide all middle school students an opportunity to explore the field of journalism and broaden their perspectives. I am excited to help inspire the next generation of journalists and look forward to helping them achieve their goals.
Jessica Qi
Claire Xiao
Claire Xiao
Sports Specialist
My name is Jessica and I am a rising junior at Oak Park High School. I am currently the sports editor and photographer for my school’s newspaper. By joining FYJI, I hope to help expose middle schoolers to journalism and encourage them to grow their passion in this field.
Claire Xiao
Claire Xiao
Claire Xiao
Photo Journalism Specialist
My name is Claire, and I am a rising junior at BASIS Independent Silicon Valley. I took photojournalism in tenth grade and wrote several news features from sixth to ninth grade. By joining FYJI, I hope to inspire other students develop a passion in journalism and writing as a whole.
Owen Zou
Claire Xiao
Owen Zou
FYJI Blog Contributor
My name is Owen, and I am a rising junior. I have been interested in journalism for some time. By joining FYJI I hope to help students develop and grow their passion with journalism.