Ava Dobran (she/her) joined The Survey to improve her journalistic writing skills and contribute to her school community through reporting. She is an avid reader of The New York Times and The Washington Post. Outside of The Survey, Ava enjoys baking desserts, sketching in her free time, and exploring new books. Her favorite books include The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger and The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath. She is excited to explore new story ideas and work with her peers to make The Survey the best it can be this year.