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!
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.
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.
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Norah Chonis (Dir.)
Norah is the co-director of Public Relations, her motivation for taking part in RCI is creating a lasting impact in her community and making sure that youth of Rochester have a platform for share their experiences and unique perspectives. Outside of RCI, Norah is an avid member of the Mayo Clinic volunteer program and the founder and president of her schools Red Cross Club!
Bea Trabuco
Bea is a junior at Mayo High School and a part of the RCI Public Relations committee. At school, she is involved in many other activities such as Business Professionals of America, National Spanish Honors Society, and Mayo Girls Swim and Dive. Outside of school, she tries to remain active in the community through volunteer work and Mayo Honors Society. She strives to foster an inclusive and equitable community. In her free time, she enjoys seeing friends and family!
Sasha Herasevich
Sasha is a senior at Century high school. She works at Spyhouse Coffee and figure skates. She is passionate about advocating for healthcare access and climate change/environmental awareness.
Taleen Omer
​Taleen is also involved in Black Student Union, Student Government, Honors Society, Book Club, Red Cross Club, and Mayo Volunteering. She’s passionate about social justice and human rights.
Louisa Boes
Louisa Boes is a junior at Mayo High School, where she is involved in Student Government, TOPS peer supporting, UNICEF, and Mayo Honors Society. Outside of school, she enjoys working (shoutout bloom !), hanging out with her friends, thrifting and backpacking. She’s also trying to learn how to slackline! She is passionate about climate change and saving the Boundary Waters.
Choukri Ahmed Abdi
Choukri is a junior in high school who is passionate about leadership, service, and community involvement. She is really involved in school life and participates in many extracurricular activities, serving as Vice President of FCCLA, contributing to RCI, a nonprofit organization, the Student Board, volunteering with the Mayo Clinic, and participating in the SHE cancer research program. Choukri also helps organize school and community events and enjoys volunteering with cats and dogs. In her free time, she loves spending time with friends and family
Violet Ettore
Violet is a junior at Mayo High School, where she volunteers with Key Club, Mayo Honor Society, and Spanish Honor Society, and is a board member for the Spanish Club and Make-A-Wish Club. She is an active member of the Mayo Wrestling team and plays club soccer with North Star FC. Violet enjoys playing cello in the Mayo Symphonic Strings Honors Orchestra and the Southeastern Minnesota Youth Orchestra, as well as performing in a string quartet and mentoring young musicians in orchestral summer camps. She values inclusivity and wants to create an environment where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging.