The Education Committee provides a platform for youth to learn and engage with educational presentations made by their youth peers. It is in charge of educational programming involving the youth of Rochester to learn about the underrepresented history of minority groups, the importance of voting, current events, and more. The Education Committee's primary project has been RCI Reads, a peer-based mentorship program designed to increase literacy rates among elementary students. Members of the Education Committee are also involved in providing virtual activities.
Dania Amra (Dir.)
Dania is a junior at Mayo High School. She is involved in the Mayo Speech team, the Youth in Law mentorship program, and school clubs and organizations such as Global Affairs, Spanish Club, Spanish Honor Society, and Mayo Honor Society. Dania also works as a front-of-house hostess at Rochester's Boxcar Hippie. As Director of the RCI Education Committee, Dania hopes to provide input to benefit community members. Her passion for education comes from her desire to educate others on important values and topics in our society.
Lilly Kom
Lilly Kom is a member of the RCI Education Committee and is a senior at Mayo High School. She is involved in the Mayo TOPS program, Mayo Unified Club, Mayo Honor Society, and Mayo Girls Golf. Lilly works as a host at Latitude 44. She enjoys giving back to her community through volunteering at Mayo Clinic, her church, and Hawthorne Learning Center in the summer time. In her free time, Lilly enjoys being in nature and reading. Lilly’s goal is to build lasting relationships with her peers and community.
Aubrey Neff
Aubrey Neff is a senior at Mayo High School. She is involved in numerous clubs including Mayo Medical Club, Spanish Club, UNICEF, National Spanish Honor Society, and Mayo Honor Society, as well as playing soccer for both Minnesota Rush and the Mayo Girls Soccer team. Aubrey loves staying active in the community by volunteering at the Friendship Place and she values inspiring youth and advocating for those without a voice. She is also passionate about mental health and making the community a more welcoming place for everyone.
Sasha Ting
As a junior, Sasha is involved in many clubs at school such as Mayo's Asian Advocacy Club, Women in Science Club, and Mayo Orchestra, which allow her to demonstrate her passions for equity, science, and the arts. She is also a very proud member of the Rochester Rowing Club, and enjoys giving back to her community by volunteering at the local synagogue. Through RCI, Sasha hopes to increase environmental awareness and the power of youth voices. In her free time, Sasha loves going on walks and being in nature.
Srinidhi Babu
Sri is a junior at Mayo High School and a member of the RCI Education Committee. At Mayo, she serves as Treasurer in the Photography Club and is part of the Mayo Science Olympiad team. Outside of school, Sri gives back to her community by volunteering at the Mayo Clinic as Team Leader and interning as a teacher assistant at local elementary schools. With a passion for medicine, Sri participates in STEM competitions and conducts research about growing concerns in the medical field. In her free time, Sri enjoys spending time with her family and friends, rollerblading, biking, and reading. As a member of RCI, Sri hopes to promote equity and make a positive impact within her community.
Maeva Djossou
Maeva Djossou is a junior at Mayo High School. At Mayo, she is involved in cheerleading, being Publicist of Student Government, Speech team, theater, band, Black Student Union (BSU), and is a peer supporter in the TOPS program. Outside of school, Maeva enjoys reading and photography. The Education Committee of RCI aids Maeva in her passion to connect the youth of Rochester.
Kinsie Ali
Kinsie is a dedicated student at Mayo High School, passionate about empowering others through inclusivity and fostering a sense of community. As a representative in Mayo Student Government, a member of Key Club, and an in-patient volunteer at Mayo Clinic, Kinsie actively contributes to making a positive impact throughout her community. In addition, Kinsie is deeply passionate about representing the voices and interests of youth, and advocating for their needs and concerns. In her free time, Kinsie enjoys capturing moments through photography on her digital cameras.
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Will Sanchez
Will Sanchez is a junior at Mayo High School. He plays the euphonium in Mayo Band and is on sound crew for Mayo Stage Door. He often likes to spend his free time rock climbing with friends, watching movies, and playing video games. Will is passionate about education and teaching the youth, and wants to be a teacher one day.
Ruby Mako
Ruby Mako is a junior at Mayo High School. She is a part of the RCI Education Committee and has goals of improving her community. Ruby is also involved in Mayo Medical Club, Science Olympiad, Women in STEM, Make-a-Wish Club, and is an active volunteer at Mayo Clinic. She has an intense passion for helping people make their voices heard, and sees herself doing this through medicine in her future.
Danielle Dogo-Esekie
Danielle is a junior at Century High School and is actively involved in programs like Student School Board, Model UN, and Rochester Olmsted Youth Council. In her free time, Danielle enjoys reading and binge-watching TV shows. She is passionate about helping her community thrive and making as big of a positive impact as she can.
Maya Absah
Maya is an 11th grader at Mayo High School and is involved in the Mayo Honors Orchestra, the Mayo Girls Tennis Team, NHSS, MHSS, Make-A-Wish Club, Asian Advocacy Club, EmpowerHER Club, founded YMS, and volunteers at the Rochester Muslim Community Circle. She loves staying active in the outdoors and traveling.
Alicia Do
Alicia is a junior at Mayo High School and is involved in Mayo Honor Society, Mayo Orchestra, the Mayo Spartan Speech Team, Student Government, and Youth In Law. She is passionate about school education.
Gabby Dogo-Esekie
Gabby is a tenth grader at Century High School, where she is involved in Model UN, Black Student Union, and the Student School Board. Outside of school, she is active on the Mayo Clinic Board of Pediatrics, the Rochester Olmsted Youth Council (ROYC), BDPA, Honors Choir, Life Gate Ministries' Health & Wellness Program, and volunteers at the Mayo Clinic. Gabby has a broad love for different music genres and enjoys shopping and spending time with her family. She is deeply passionate about youth education and advocates for improved educational opportunities among teens.