The Public Relations (PR) Committee aids RCI in maintaining its organization and growing its presence in the community. Members of the PR committee accomplish this by handling meeting agendas and notes, coordinating meetings, organizing documents, responding to emails, answering media inquires, and consolidating event or program information to share with the community through social media platforms. The PR Committee also serves as an educational outlet through its wide range of social media content and usage (Instagram posts, reels, stories, etc.). It reports on work completed within the organization and takes on individual projects like the RCI Teacher Appreciation Series, the Pre-Registration Campaign Series, the Green Business Recognition Series, and more!
Juliann Yao (Dir.)
Juliann is a senior at Mayo High School, where she is Co-Vice President of Student Government, a Tailgating captain, a captain of the Mayo Girls Swim and Dive team, and a member of the Mayo Debate and Speech teams. She is also a violinist in the Mayo Symphonic Strings Honors Orchestra and SEMYO's Concert Orchestra (Southeastern Minnesota Youth Orchestras). Outside of school, Juliann enjoys staying active in the community by volunteering with the Mayo Clinic and being a member of the Mayo Honor Society. As RCI Public Relations Co-Director, Juliann values the usage of public outreach to inspire the youth in Rochester. She is passionate about mental health literacy as she strives to help community members gain awareness about their mental well-being. Outside of school and RCI, Juliann enjoys playing pickleball and spending time with friends and family.
Zia Raukar (Dir.)
Zia is a junior at Mayo High School, where she is involved with activities such as Speech, Debate, Business Professionals of America (BPA), as well as the Swim and Lacrosse teams. Zia enjoys being active in the community as she volunteers at the Rochester Art Center's kids camp and is an e-leader for LPGA Girls Golf, where she works as a volunteer and coach. She is the founder of AEDs for Athletes, a program that educates athletes on life-saving tactics. Zia values equity, mental health advocacy, and diversity. Through her position as PR Director, she hopes to bring Rochester closer together. In her free time, Zia loves spending time with her dogs, golfing with her family, and running.
Lucas Do
Lucas Do is a senior at Mayo High School. He is passionate about getting involved and standing up for the underrepresented youth in the Rochester community. He enjoys playing the trumpet and playing basketball. (He hasn’t lost a game of HORSE!) Lucas is on Mayo’s Student Government and is involved with other extracurriculars like Key Club, Global Affairs, Unified Club, and the Mayo Equity Team.
Keely Ryder
Keely Ryder is a senior at Mayo High School and enjoys building connections with classmates and teammates. She is part of Mayo’s Varsity Tennis Team, Debate Team, Model UN, Unified Club, and Spanish Club. Outside of school, she plays tennis year-round and goes to ETS. She also plays piano, coaches tennis at the Rochester Tennis Connection, and is a member of Mayo Honor Society. Keely loves getting involved and giving back to her Rochester community.
Muad Ali
Muad is a senior at the Rochester Math and Science Academy (RMSA). Because RMSA is a smaller school, Muad strives to create as much community as he can there and created the Muslim Student Association at the school. Muad loves contributing to his community and exploring new things and is excited to be on RCI to continue reaching his goals.
Sasha Hersevich
Sasha is a junior at Century High School. She has a small jewelry business and works at an acai cafe. At school, Sasha is in UNICEF Club and Business Professionals of America (BPA) and outside of school, she is a figure skater. Sasha hopes to create positive change in the community and advocates for healthcare accessibility and climate change. In her free time, she loves exploring and trying new coffee shops.
Taleen Omer
Taleen is a sophomore at Century High School and is involved in Student Government, Book Club and Mayo Clinic Volunteering. She loves to read, watch movies, and take walks. Taleen is passionate about advocating for people who are looked down on or ignored because of their minority status.
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Norah Chonis
Norah Chonis, a sophomore at Century High School and member of RCI's PR committee, is passionate about empowering youth voices like her own. Norah loves to volunteer at the Mayo Clinic and is also involved in many clubs at school. These include HOSA, Book Club, and Writing Club. Norah feels that RCI's values align with hers as she believes in empowering youth voices and ideas throughout Rochester.
Dylan Raukar
Dylan is a ninth grader at Mayo High School. She is involved in the Mayo Girls Golf and Swim & Dive teams and is also part of Debate, Speech, UNICEF, and Make-A-Wish Club. Dylan is driven to ensure everyone can come together to share ideas to collectively help the community!