Jessily Crispyn

Jessily Crispyn is an Emmy-nominated journalist, located in Washington, DC. She currently works at NBC Washington as a Content Producer. Jessily graduated from American University Magna Cum Laude in May 2021 with a B.A. in journalism and a minor in Chinese. She has experience reporting, writing and editing articles, as well as field producing. Jessily has interned at a variety of organizations, such as Voice of America, The World of Chinese and 105.5 WDHA radio.

NBC Washington • March 24, 2023

Members of Congress to Tour DC Jail Housing Dozens of Jan. 6 Defendants

Several members of Congress toured the DC jail on March 24, 2023 where 30 defendants charged in connection with the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol are being housed.

NBC Washington • January 23, 2022

Woman ‘Assaulted With Knife' on DC Metro: WMATA

Police responded to a Metro station in DC on January 21, 2022 for a report of a person "assaulted with a knife."

Leaky Pipelines and Hidden Figures: How the District’s Lack of Gas Leak Transparency is a Safety Concern

While gas pipeline leak repairs are on the rise, advocacy groups say not enough progress is being done to prevent potential gas explosions in D.C. neighborhoods before it’s too late. I wrote an article about gas pipeline leaks in the D.C. area for my Investigative Broadcast Reporting class.

The World of Chinese • November 22, 2019

Golden Ginkgo

Botany, medicine, conservation, and religion: an iconic Chinese tree that has played a role in everything. I wrote an article about ginkgo trees for The World of Chinese.

The World of Chinese • November 5, 2019

Donkey for Dinner

An article I wrote for The World of Chinese about how a draft animal became a popular—and controversial—northern delicacy.

The World of Chinese • October 24, 2019

Booklist: An American Bum in China

Matthew Evans's misguided travels are rife with schadenfreude. This is a book review I wrote for The World of Chinese.

The World of Chinese • September 20, 2019

Fangyan Friday:儿 and the Beijing Dialect

I wrote a guide to the tricky sound that defines Beijing for The World of Chinese.

The Eagle • April 20, 2019

AU Facilities creates internship opportunities for students

For The Eagle, I wrote about how a new initiative in partnership with Smithsonian Gardens encourages community involvement.

The Eagle • November 7, 2018

School of Education launches dual enrollment program for D.C. high schoolers

I reported on how D.C. Public School seniors take two college courses for AU credit for The Eagle.

The Eagle • October 3, 2018

SG president adds permanent cabinet positions for diversity, low-income students

I wrote an article about how Student Government President Valentina Fernández says she also hopes to improve the relationship between AU police and the student body for The Eagle.

The Eagle • August 29, 2018

With ‘Portraits of Immigrants,’ AU alumna uses art to tell immigrant stories

I wrote about how AU alumn Betsy Ashton’s portraits have been shown in galleries and churches across the country for The Eagle.

The Eagle • August 27, 2018

AU’s LA intensive program connects participants to entertainment industry

I reported on how the American University School of Communication took 20 students and recent alumni to Los Angeles in May for The Eagle.

The Eagle • October 17, 2017

Students launch new multiplatform magazine

I wrote about a new multiplatform magazine called PHAZE that offers text, video, art content for The Eagle.