Hi! I’m a visual communication MA student. Before coming to UNC, I spent six years in southern Africa, Mexico and Peru working in public health, education, and policy helping me to bridge the gap between working with people and being behind the camera.
Alicia Carter
Photo/Video
Ari Sen
Reporting
Hello everyone! I am a multi-platform investigative reporter, who has reported for the Asheville Citizen-Times, Our Chatham, UNC FactCheck, Lead Stories and the NBC News investigative unit. When I'm not working on stories, you can catch me playing the clarinet in UNC's wind ensemble and pep band.
Caroline Almy
Photo/Video
Hi! I'm Caroline, a videographer and senior at UNC-Chapel Hill studying photo & video journalism and psychology. I casually put the hottest hot sauce from Hot Ones on my meals.
Drew Wayland
Reporting
Hi, I'm Drew! I'm a writer and reporter studying journalism and creative writing at UNC-Chapel Hill. I DJ a weekly late night radio show and my music taste is probably better than yours!
Dustin Duong
Photo/Video
I'm Dustin. I study photojournalism at UNC-Chapel Hill and work as a freelance photojournalist around North Carolina! Those that know me know I can do a mean "mouth kazoo."
Emily Caroline Sartin
Photo/Video
Hi, I'm Emily! I am a junior journalism and global studies double major with a hispanic studies minor. Last semester I studied abroad in Spain and walked the Camino de Santiago for two days.
Hadley Green
Photo/Video
I am photojournalist, documentary filmmaker and Roy H. Park fellow at UNC-Chapel Hill where I'm completing a master's degree in visual communications.
Haley France
Photo/Video
Hi, I'm Haley! I'm a photo and video storyteller at UNC-Chapel Hill with a minor in social and economic justice. When I'm not taking pictures for school or work, I'm busy adding to my sky-appreciation Instagram.
Halynna Snyder
Interactive
I’m a double major in interactive multimedia journalism and English with a concentration in film studies. A fun fact about me is that I was a ballerina for 13 years!
Hanna Wondmagegn
Photo/Video
Hello! My name is Hanna and I'm a photojournalism and food studies double major. I can speak four languages - English, Amharic, Arabic and French.
Hope Davison
Photo/Video
Hello! I'm Hope, a videographer and junior at UNC-Chapel Hill studying journalism and global studies. My spirit animal is a raccoon.
Jason Arthurs
Coaches
Jason Arthurs is a documentary filmmaker and photographer based in Raleigh, NC. A 2003 UNC graduate, he has coached numerous CPJW workshops and creates commissioned films as well as full length documentaries.
Jeremiah Rhodes
Photo/Video
My name is Jeremiah and my pronouns are he/him/his! I am a documentary filmmaker and senior at UNC Chapel Hill, majoring in photo and video journalism. Not to flex, but Michael said that I would probably win Survivor if I were on it, so that's pretty dope.
Kate Sheppard
Coaches
Kate Sheppard is a Teaching Associate Professor in the School of Journalism and Media and a faculty fellow for the Reese Innovation Lab. She is a senior enterprise editor at HuffPost, leading the environment and economy teams.
Lucas Pruitt
Photo/Video
I am a sophomore photo and video journalist from a small Appalachian Mountain town. I found my passion for visual storytelling at 8 years old when I found my mom’s old camcorder hidden in the closet.
Madison Hoffmann
Photo/Video
I am a documentary filmmaker and photographer in my senior year at UNC-Chapel Hill. I half-way met Ellen Degeneres one time.
Malin Curry
Interactive
Hi, my name is Malin! I'm a senior and one of the PR coordinators for this trip. A few years back I got to play Stephen Curry in a game of HORSE.
Matthew Westmoreland
Photo/Video
Hello! I'm a documentary filmmaker and photographer from Asheville, North Carolina. I'm fascinated by the ways that food can tell us more about who we are as humans, and I want to translate that passion into my documentary projects. This team was incredible and I can only hope future projects will be as good.
Meg McMahon
Interactive
I'm an information science student at Chapel Hill focusing on human-computer interaction. Lizzo once offered me cookies while I was shooting her show.
Michael Gawlik
Interactive
Hi, I'm Michael, a master's student specializing in interactive and graphic design. I know the title of every chapter in the Harry Potter books by heart.
Molly Horak
Reporting
Hi, I'm Molly, a senior majoring in journalism and political science. Fun fact, when I was a kid, I was a part-time clown named Mudpie!
Nash Consing
Photo/Video
Hi, I'm Nash. I'm a video/photo journalism + communications double major. I've seen Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal and the pope with my own eyes.
Pat Davison
Coaches
I’m a professor and Director of Documentary Projects for the Hussman School. Barriers is the 11th international project I’ve led, and each one is my favorite. Experiential project-based teaching is my passion.
Rachel McKinney
Interactive
Hey, I'm Rachel! I'm a senior at UNC studying interactive multimedia. If I'm not in the Carroll Hall basement, you can probably find me lifting some heavy weights above my head in the gym.
Samantha Perry
Interactive
Hey! I'm Sam. I'm a senior journalism major at UNC-Chapel Hill where I'm focusing on interactive media.
Sarah Redmond
Photo/Video
Hi! I'm Sarah Redmond. I'm a videographer and senior at UNC-Chapel Hill studying photo & video journalism and studio art. I enjoy swimming, refining my Spotify playlists, and can often be found with a McDonald's Coke in my hand.
Tamara Rice
Coaches
I'm Tamara, the interactive coach for Barriers. I love finding ways to tell stories in visual and interactive ways, and I'm always inspired by the energy and commitment my students bring to their work.
Taylor Tyson
Interactive
My name is Taylor Tyson. I am a senior at UNC studying interactive multimedia. I am on the Motion Graphics/ Data Visualization team. For my fun fact, when I was in elementary school, I played bass clarinet in front of the Capitol Building.
Veronica Correa
Reporting
Hi! I'm Veronica, a senior majoring in environmental science and minoring in journalism. You can probably find me managing my cat's Instagram page.
Will Melfi
Interactive
My name is Will Melfi. I am a journalism student at UNC-Chapel Hill. When I'm not making boomerangs on Instagram, you can find me looking for new coffee shops to waste time in.
Behind the Scenes
A Special Thanks To:
Monique Vernon
Reef Conservation International
John Bruno, Justin Baumann, Catie Alves, UNC Marine Science
Liana Pinner, Chris Hill, UNC Hussman School
Louise Spieler, Susan King, UNC Hussman School
Students in Andy Bechtel's MEJO 557: Advanced Editing