Emery Anderson, a student at Bainbridge Island High, has been selected to represent Bainbridge Island as a National Youth Correspondent to the 2016 Washington Journalism and Media Conference at George Mason University.

Anderson will join a select group of students from all over the country for an intensive study of journalism and media at the week-long conference in Washington, D.C.

Anderson was chosen based on academic accomplishments and a demonstrated interest and excellence in journalism and media studies.

National Youth Correspondents participate in hands-on, experiential learning through decision-making simulations that challenge them to solve problems and explore the creative, practical and ethical tensions inherent in journalism and media. Presenters include prominent journalists, CEOs of major media outlets, researchers, and recent college graduates successfully entering the field.

Past speakers have included Hoda Kotb from NBC, Brian Lamb from C-SPAN, Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Carol Guzy, and Sonya Ross from the Associated Press.

The Washington Journalism and Media Conference will be held July 10-July 15.