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Anna Young

Anna Young United States

Location: Washington, DC United States

Groups: United Press International

Twitter: @UPIU

Skype: UPIUintern

Journalistic Interests:
I really enjoy writing news and magazine features, especially profile pieces and on topics such as politics, activism and interesting lifestyles. I also enjoy shoe-leather and investigative journalism, photojournalism, blogging and social media.

Journalistic Skills:
Mac and Windows, Adobe Creative Suite, Digital SLR photography, Graphic design and typography, Interviewing, Copyediting, Transcribing, Basic HTML and CSS, Web design, Wordpress, Video recording and editing

Bio:
I just graduated cum laude from James Madison University with a degree in media arts and design, concentrating in journalism, and sociology. I have been a writer, designer, photographer and editor for newspapers, magazines and online publications for several years. I have also won multiple scholarships and awards for my writing and photography from organizations such as the Society of Professional Journalists and the American Copy Editors Society.

Ultimately, I would love to be an investigative reporter, travel magazine writer and university professor. In my spare time I enjoy volunteering, reading, cycling, traveling and taking photos.

I am currently the UPIU Community Engagement Intern in Washington, D.C. I use social media tools to promote UPIU and engage UPIU users, as well as promote UPIU programs to colleges and universities. I also monitor UPIU for trending stories, recruit UPIU reporters for assignments, and work closely with UPIU's senior mentor.

*Please message me if you would like to be a part of my autism reporting team!*

Commuting to drizzly downtown D.C.

Published August 18, 2010

On Wednesday, August 18, the Washington, D.C. area was flooded with rain, making for lengthy commutes, metro delays and a great photo opportunity.

Many autistic young adults must find own future

Published August 17, 2010

Cameroon native Arlette Kesseng and her severely autistic son, Andy, are jumping the hurdles of figuring out Andy’s future following his graduation.

Diagnosis, causes of autism still spotty

Published August 17, 2010

Even though Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are nothing new, people still scratch their heads at the rise of autism incidences in recent years

Autistic students explore options for success, independence

Published July 12, 2010

For families of students with autism, finding the right path after they finish high school can be a struggle

Suzi Steffen commented on Commuting to drizzly downtown D.C. Love this photo! (If the commenting is not photo-specific, I'm talking umbrella/rainboots. Sweet.) Looks like 8 months of the year in the Pacific NW. Minus the Metro, of course.

Judith Greenberg commented on Autistic students explore options for success, independence Terrific article and I am honored to have been included. This program is a gift and people need to know about it, thank you for getting the information out in such a well researched and well written way.

Rajneesh Bhandari commented on Autistic students explore options for success, independence @Anna, it's very nice story. Good choice of character and beautiful presentation.