The Development Committee is responsible for strengthening connections, primarily youth connections, within the community. It handles all internal and operational issues including planning and preparedness for RCI events and projects. Such projects include the annual RCI 5k Fun Run and donation drives for establishments like The Landing. Further, this committee manages fundraising and the inner workings of orientating volunteers.
Jay Holmes (Dir.)
Jay is a senior at Byron High School. Jay is passionate about gun violence and providing safe spaces for all. As the development director, he hopes to inspire students to use their voices.
Maria Villavicencio (Dir.)
Maria Villavicencio Zambrano is a junior at Mayo High School and a Development Co-Director. She is currently also involved as the event coordinator for Equity Team, while also being on Mock Trial, Mayo Girls Swim & Dive, and Youth In Law. She currently works as a lifeguard and concessions worker for Splash Point, and loves to volunteer with the LEAD program and the Rochester Public Library! Outside of school she enjoys reading, playing sudoku, and baking.
Lizzie Wigle
Lizzie Wigle is 16 years old and a junior at Mayo High School. She is class vice president for Student Government and is involved in many different clubs including, Unicef and Empower. Lizzie has also been on the Mayo Fall Dance Team for three years and a varsity athlete on the Mayo Track Team since 8th grade. Staying active is very important in her life, she loves to go on bike rides, do workout classes with her friends, and go on walks.
Basey Buege
Basey is a senior at Byron Highschool. They are involved in Speech as a captain and Robotics as a team lead. They enjoy creating art and reading, and tinkering around with analog technology. They also enjoy collecting records, CDs, cassettes, and other forms of media.
Annabel Keegan
Annabel is a senior at Mayo Highschool. She is involved in Mayo EmpowHER Club, Bella Voce Choir, Mayo Honor Society, and National Spanish Honor Society. She is passionate about giving back to communities that have supported her by volunteering and making positive impacts through leadership. Annabel enjoys spending time with loved ones by going on walks with her family and cafe study dates with her friends.
Manal Mahamoud
Manal is a junior at John Marshall High School and is involved in JM’s FCCLA chapter, Black Student Union, National Honor Society, Student Council, and the JM Debate and Speech teams. She enjoys pottery wheel throwing and hanging out with her friends in her free time. Manal is passionate about diversity through community outreach and creating inclusive environments.
Ayattii Ayyanar
Ayattii, a junior, is involved in activities at century such as Debate, Red Cross Club, and BPA. Outside of school she participates in Honors Choir, and volunteers at Mayo Clinic! A few things she is passionate about include female empowerment, and environmental awareness and action.
Annika Cmiel
Annika is a junior at Mayo High School. She is involved with Key Club, Rock Climbing Club and Equity Team. Annika is involved with things outside of school such as being in Bella Voce, Competitive Rock Climber and going on outdoor adventures.
Vivian Zheng
Vivian is a junior who attends Century High School. Some other involvements she’s in include Student Government, Unicef, AAYA and tennis. She wants to be able to help people in the community and bring the community closer to each other.
Hamza Al-Zuhairi
Hamza is an 11th grader at John Marshall High School and serves as the Vice President of the class of 2026 as part of Student Council. He also is a part of National Honors Society and other volunteering services. Hamza is on the JM Boys Soccer Team, Minnesota Rush Club Soccer, and the JM Track & Field Team. He works at Chick-Fil-A as a Front of House member. In his free time, Hamza enjoys watching soccer and basketball, and is a passionate fan of the Minnesota Timberwolves. He is ready to offer ideas and organize events for the community.