The 2021 WxLA Scholars

Chosen out of many deserving applicants, we are excited to introduce the nine 2021 WxLA Scholars!

Daniela Coray, Boston, Massachusetts

Abigail Leonard, Portland, Oregon

Karen Lomas-Martinez, Los Angeles, California

Jescelle Major, Seattle, Washington

Patricia Matamoros, Miami, Florida

Rachel Meier, Meriden, Connecticut

Kelley Oklesson, Washington D.C.

Joanna Salem, Oakland, California

Nahal Sohbati, Bay Area, California

Check out our instagram @w_x_la for profiles of these esteemed scholars over the week of September 20, 2021. Thank you to our incredible jury: Jennifer Birkeland, Kona Gray, Elizabeth Kennedy, Mia Lehrer, Danielle Pieranunzi, and Marjanne Pearson. 

The 2021 Scholarship Jury

We are thrilled to announce this year’s accomplished and esteemed Jury!

Jennifer Birkeland

Kona Gray

Elizabeth Kennedy

Mia Lehrer

Danielle Pieranunzi

Marjanne Pearson

Visit @w_x_la for profiles of these incredible jurors.