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For Immediate Release – May 28, 2025
Brailynn Herendeen to Take Part in Envision’s Junior National Young Leaders Conference
Mattoon, IL – This summer, Brailynn Herendeen from Mattoon, IL, will join outstanding students from across the nation to take part in a unique academic and career-oriented development experience, the Junior National Young Leaders Conference (JrNYLC), taking place this summer on the campus of the University of Maryland and in Washington DC.
JrNYLC is one of the Envision by WorldStrides family of programs (www.envisionexperience.com) that enable students to explore their interests and experience learning beyond the classroom.
Brailynn was nominated to attend the conference by her English teacher at Mattoon Middle School. In addition to participating in FFA, 4H, Youth Alive, and National Junior Honor Society and being a member of her school’s Student Council, Brailynn is also passionate about agriculture, photography, supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and volunteering for community events. With dreams of becoming an Agricultural Engineer, Brailynn looks forward to gaining the hands-on leadership experience the conference provides.
“I am so excited for Brailynn to meet, work, and collaborate with other high-aspiring students from across the country and the globe,” said Dr. Jan Sikorsky, Vice President of Education for Envision. “JrNYLC is a wonderful opportunity for ambitious young students to explore their interests outside the classroom and discover how to innovate and think creatively through hands-on, immersive learning. Our students are challenged with real-world simulations and problems, working together to develop unique solutions and projects to bring life to their studies and career interests.”
For over 35 years, Envision by WorldStrides has empowered extraordinary students to become their best selves through programs that enable them to discover their passion, explore a career, and positively impact their world. In 2028, Envision became part of the WorldStrides family. The largest provider of educational travel and experiences in the United States, WorldStrides works with over 40,000 educators each year to help more than 550,00 students see the world–and themselves–in new ways.
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