Our team
Just a Teen's team is comprised of teens from around the world, dedicated to fostering global interconnection and education. Our team members contribute to several facets of our organization, including graphic design, publicity, our blog, and more.
Morielle
Founder
Morielle is a senior residing in Maryland. She has always been passionate about learning about different cultures and meeting new teens from around the world, and is interested in studying international relations and communications in college. Outside of Just a Teen, Morielle is involved within her local community and school, including serving as the president of her school's student government and participating in Model UN. In her free time, Morielle loves reading, writing, singing/doing theater, and spending time with family and friends.
Fun fact: Morielle's favorite food is cheese!
Sylvia
Graphic design/editing
Sylvia is a 10th-grader residing in the United States. She's always had an interest in other cultures, and is excited to help expand Just a Teen and give back to her community. Sylvia is very involved with FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), serving as the publicity director for her high school's chapter and helping double the membership.
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Fun fact: Sylvia is a competitive dancer!
Svetlana
Social media publicity/blog contributor
Svetlana is a rising 11th grader residing in sunny California. She is well-versed in social media publicity, managing and editing videos for her own account. Within her school, she serves as the social media manager for her school's student government association, informing members about upcoming events. In her free time, Svetlana loves riding her bike and going to the beach.
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Fun fact: Svetlana's favorite book is The Four Agreements!
Ellie
Blog contributor
Ellie is a senior residing in Arizona. She is a dancer and loves performing and using dance as an outlet to connect with people. She's even had the opportunity to choreograph 2 of her own solos as well as her school's prediction of The Little Mermaid Jr! Ellie is involved in multiple school clubs and regularly volunteers with memory care patients in a local retirement home. In her free time, Ellie loves baking, reading, and writing. She is so excited to join this team and can’t wait to see what this new experience brings!
Fun fact: Ellie is a die hard 5 Seconds of Summer fan!
KhaiyaDior
Graphic designer/editor
KhaiyaDior is a junior residing in Maryland interested in learning about and interacting with teens from different backgrounds and cultures. As she attends an arts high school, she has lots of experience with editing and graphic design. KhaiyaDior is involved both within her school and the greater community, including illustrating children’s books and serving as the publicist for her school's Black Artists Society. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies, cooking, and painting.
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Fun Fact: KhaiyaDior has 4 dogs!
Yassine
Graphic designer
Yassine is a freshman residing in Pennsylvania who loves drawing and graphic design. He is passionate about language learning, and is currently learning Spanish. In his free time, Yassine loves watching TV (with some of his favorite shows including Gilmore Girls and Kdramas), reading, and listening to music.
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Fun Fact: Yassine's MBTI type is INTP!
Hannah
Africa ambassador
Hannah is a 16-year-old residing in Uganda. She loves public speaking, debating, and reading. Hannah is passionate about giving back to her community and evoking change, and is excited to serve as an ambassador for Just a Teen! In her free time, Hannah loves to play the violin and the guitar.
Fun Fact: Hannah can braid hair professionally!
Lasya
Lasya is a 10th grader passionate about marketing, social media, and content creation. She's currently involved in several extracurriculars, including DECA (where she serves as the Director of Competitions) her school club Festivals Around The World (where she serves as the founder and president). She's loves psychology, and enjoys partaking in clubs like HOSA and Women in Entrepreneurship. She os also an advanced singer in Indian Carnatic music. Lasya can’t wait to contribute to Just a Teen!
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Fun Fact: Lasya is fluent in Telugu and loves baking in her free time!
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