OUR YOUTH WORKFORCE

SUMMER RISE INTERN

My name is Tierra Ashby, I love watching 90s and 2000s romcoms in my free time. MY favorite movie at the moment is Monsters Inc. I enjoy going to the beach, shopping, and playing with makeup. When I graduate I hope to move to New York and get a chocolate lab called Elvis and Daschund called Bleu. I’m a big fan of country music and all things country.

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(she/her) Hello, my name is Kiya Boggan and I’m a RISE participant at Action Youth Media. I joined because the program had some art aspects to it so I thought it would be fun. Outside of academics I’m usually just lounging around watching something interesting. Two of my favorite shows right now are Alice in Borderland and Bloodhounds. When I’m not watching something I like to try different cuisines such as Thai or Japanese. Any chance I get I’m going to order mango sticky rice as it’s my favorite dessert. A final thing about me is that I play volleyball in and out of highschool. I play for a club called Maryland Juniors and for my highschool team.

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My name is Eyuel Daniel, a rising senior and participant in the Summer RISE program. In most cases, you will find me in my bedroom, either playing video games, a long time favorite pastime of mine, or working on many projects of mine, ranging from animations, comics, games. I couldn’t answer what I want to in the future, I want to do something that will make someone else feel good and/or inspired. Moving forward, I hope to make something that I can be proud of, feeling accomplished in, a sense of satisfaction in a job well done.

SUMMER RISE INTERN

SUMMER RISE INTERN

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(he/him) My name is Aidan and I work for AYM as a media management intern. I started off doing AYM’s student workshops and have since progressed into doing photography, videography, and editing for the company. I have graduated high school and have been admitted into Syracuse SOE class of 2029. As a hobby, I write, direct, and edit my own personal short films I intend to publish online. In my free time, I watch a ton of films from all kinds of eras. My favorite films at the moment have to be Jean-Luc Godard’s French New Wave films from the 60’s.

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(she/her) Hi, my name is Amanda Santiago and I’m a Summer RISE participant at Action Youth Media! I was born in Puerto Rico, so I love summer and the beach. I also enjoy reading and writing, especially fantasy which is my favorite genre. Currently, my favorite movies are The Marvels and Thunderbolts*. I’m definitely a huge Marvel fan! Also, my current favorite shows are Doctor Who and The Owl House. Allons-y! I am passionate about cinematography and would like to pursue a career in media. I’m excited to be a part of AYM and explore the world of journalism and youth empowerment.

SUMMER RISE INTERN

SUMMER RISE INTERN

(sher/her) Hi, My name is Yohanna Seife. This summer, I’m interning at Action Youth Media, where I get to explore my love for reporting and interviewing. I enjoy playing volleyball and hearing people’s stories because it helps me learn new things. My parents are first-generation Ethiopians, and the culture is a big part of my life. My favorite show is A Series of Unfortunate Events. I’m a black belt in karate, which has taught me focus and perseverance. I’m so excited to be part of Action Youth Media this summer and use my voice to share stories that matter!

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(they/them) Hi, I’m Jasper, and this is my first year interning at AYM! I want to go to school for film. My favorite food is onigiri. My favorite color is green and my favorite activity is hiking. I like to read manga like demon slayer and Haikyuu! I love horror movies and going to concerts. I am so excited to be here!

SUMMER RISE INTERN

SUMMER RISE INTERN