Our Team

Executive Team

Nily Samara

Founder and President
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Sila Elitok

Vice President
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Communications Director
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Olivia Jimenez

Riya Gupta

Curriculum & Research Coordinator

ANA Corey

Social Media Director
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Vivian Frazier

Outreach Coordinator
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Ipek civilek

Peyton Jewell

Social Media Coordinator
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Sydney Andwan

Outreach Coordinator
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Alana Yosief

Ambassador Program Coordinator
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Chapter Coordinator
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Wren Mohn

Ambassador Program Coordinator
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Ambassadors

Makayla Z.
California

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Josie D.
Michigan

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Ava N.
Texas

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Oliviannah C.
New Jersey

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Destiny AW.
Texas

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Ella K.
New York

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Hilli S.
New Jersey

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Harlow K.
New Jersey

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Madelyn M.
Michigan

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Rebecca HL.
California

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Lily W.
New Jersey

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Hadley H.
California

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Aviva B.
New York

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Lily K.
Virginia

A woman with short, wavy hair smiling at night outdoors, wearing a black top and jacket with embroidery, and a delicate necklace.

Clara G.
New York

A young woman dressed as a ballet dancer, wearing a red top and white skirt, striking a pose while leaning against a textured beige wall outdoors.

Anika S.
California

A young woman ballet dancer in pointe shoes, black leotard, and black skirt stretching outside by a wooden railing in an urban setting with palm trees and cars in the background.

Kiran C.
Nevada

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Valentina M.
Alaska

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