Karl grew up in the St. Cloud area and has invested many years into community development and local progress. He is assistant varsity boys soccer coach at Sauk Rapids - Rice High School, a supervisor and organizer at The YES Network, and a volunteer leader at Salem Lutheran Church's youth program, as well as a Social Work student at St. Cloud State University. In every endeavor, Karl is driven to create safe, encouraging, and empowering environments for students he encounters while advocating for social justice and building healthy relationships within and among his community. His work and leadership in the nonprofit sector has given him an opportunity to impact kids and their families through his daily work of coordination and directing the after school and summer programs.
My name is Ismail and I come from a family of 12. I'm currently working on my business management major over at SCTCC. I plan on transferring my credits over to SCSU Fall of 2016.
I work/volunteer for a nonprofit organization YesNetwork. I work with kids from ages 6 to 18. Yes NetWork works in 22 other communities around MN. I run one of the sites (Swisshelm). At the site we run after school activities and support sessions. It includes helping the kids with their homework and personal issues.
Sennami is a 4th year student at St. Cloud State University. Her major is Mass Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations and a minor in Global Studies and Spanish. Her interest and academic pursuits stem from her diverse background. Goziem was born in London, UK to parents of Nigerian descent, once relocating to the United States, she began her academic career and life in Bronx, New York before relocating to several other states. Goziem's diverse background and love for travel and culture are what influence and shape who she is today.