Leadership

My name is Jacob and I'm the Student Chair of LIYLS this year! When I’m not organizing/leading an amazing global event, you can find me going on a long run in the woods or playing with my two dogs! Fun fact: I am lactose intolerant but pizza is my favorite food.

Hi everyone! I am super excited for this summit, I was a facilitator last year and I made some of my best memories during that time! See you all soon!

Hi everyone! My name is Lily and I'm part of the LIYLS executive team this year. I am so excited to meet everyone and learn a little more about each country :) A little about me: In my free time I enjoy playing tennis, doing crossword puzzles, and exploring! Fun fact- I’m Irish and German and I own a (tiny) piece of land in Ireland!

My name’s Tina, nice to meet you! I’m a Junior (11th grade) in high school, and I love to write crazy stories. I spend most of my time reading sci-fi books, munching on lots of foods, and watching cartoons. Hope to see all of you soon!

Hey everyone, I’m Audrey! I’m from the United States and go to Dominion High School, and am so excited to meet everyone at our summit! I love to read, run and travel, and my dream is to travel around the world someday!

Hi! I’m Mary and I’m a senior at Dominion. I love listening to music and visiting art museums and I’m so excited to meet and work with everyone!!

Hey everyone my name is Samantha and this is my second year being a facilitator!! I am a senior at Dominion and I'm excited to get to know more international students! I love to travel and I hope to create new bonds with everyone!

Hi my name is Lexie Jones, this is my second year as a facilitator, and I’m a senior at dominion!! A fun fact about me is that I have a pet leopard gecko lizard!

Hi there, my name is Madi Voss, I am so excited to be participating with you all. In my free time I enjoy swimming, hiking, singing, and hanging out with my friends. Next year I hope to study international relations.

Hi, my name is Atash Barbic and I am a junior at Dominion High School. I love to run and travel with family and I am excited to meet all of you!

Hi! My name is Matthew Castro and I'm a Senior in High School. I enjoy Movies, hanging out with friends, and playing basketball.

I love to meet new people, and animals too! I'm currently a senior in high school but I plan to go to college at UNCW in the fall. Traveling is something I plan to do in the future, as well as study human sciences.

Hello! My name is Ryan and I'm a senior at Stone Bridge High School. I love learning new things, and I look forward to meeting you all!

I’m a junior in high school who is always passionate about meeting new people and learning facts about various cultures! In my spare time I love to crochet clothes and objects as well as watch a plethora or movies and t.v shows. My favorite book is Uncle Tom’s Cabin and a poetry book by Courtney Peppernell called I hope you stay.

Hi, I'm Aaryan! I'm in 11th grade and enjoy learning new languages and about different cultures! I currently speak 5 languages!

Hi!! My name is Hannah Rho and I go to Broad Run High School. I am really excited about the summit and looking forward to meeting new people! :)

I am a junior at Dominion High School with a passion for travel, language, music, and books. I have been to Rome, London, San Francisco, New York, L.A., and Florence, and I can't wait to see what the future holds.

Hey, my names Ava Mumaw, I'm a junior at Woodgrove and this is my first year being a facilitator! I enjoy playing soccer, being on the debate team, and always love finding new hobbies. I have an adorable Mastiff and a Harlequin Great Dane whom I adore.

I love to participate in things that will build my character and knowledge of the world which is why I enjoy international relations so much. I love to learn about social psychology as well and play piano in my free time.

Hi! My name is Rachel and I’m happy to be a delegate for global ambassadors this year. Outside of doing this club, you can find me spending time with my cat Freida or hanging out with friends.

Hi! My name is Lacey and I am a sophomore at Dominion. I enjoy being active and spending time with the people close to me. I'm also very adventurous and love to explore the world. I can't wait to meet everyone and I know we are going to have a great time together!

Hey! My name is Camryn Tilley (left in photo) and I’m a junior at Dominion High School. I love to travel, cook, watch tv, and spend time with friends and family. Fun fact, I have lived in the US, Thailand, and Jordan. Can’t wait to meet all of you!

Hi! I am in 10th grade and I love traveling and learning languages (I am learning French, Spanish and a bit of Russian). I also love soccer, hockey, and hanging out with my dogs.

My name is Diya and I am a sophomore at Dominion High School! I love to travel and meet new people!

Hi! I'm Miranda and I'm a freshman at Stone Bridge this year. I really like traveling and reading and I can't wait to meet everyone!

Hey everyone! I’m Melani and a sophomore at Dominion high. I have had so much fun participating in this year’s Global ambassador summits as well as getting involved in the school community. In my free time, I enjoy trying new restaurants each week and searching for new activities to do with my friends (I’m also a morning person).

I am 16 years old and in the 11th grade. I enjoy spending time outdoors and playing basketball. I also love exploring new places and meeting new people, and I want to travel to other countries in my future.

I'm a junior in high school. I enjoy reading and writing research papers. I am also a member of my school's Varsity Track and Cross Country teams. Along with athletics and academics, I also enjoy crocheting and collecting squashmallows!

Hey guys, I enjoy being out with friends, playing tennis, riding my bike, and watching movies. I'm very excited to meet all of you.

Hello, I'm Jose Herrera, I'm a Junior at Dominion High School. I like to play piano, work out, learn languages, and learn about new cultures. I'm looking forward to meeting you all.

Hi!! My name is Vi and I’m a junior! During my free time, I like to read, hang out with friends, and spend lots of time outside! I’m super excited to meet everyone and learn about your different countries and where you all come from!

Hello! I have participated in the summit for the past 4 years and always enjoy meeting and bonding with our foreign counterparts. I love playing sports, especially basketball and volleyball, and I also enjoy photography.

Hey!! I'm Aleena and I am very excited to be a part of LIYLS as a facilitator this year! I love learning about different cultures and traditions and I hope to travel to different places around the world when I'm older. A fun fact about me is that I can speak English, Urdu, and Turkish and I am currently learning Spanish and Arabic. I can't wait to meet you all and learn more about your countries and cultures!!