We’re a team of global news enthusiasts, comprised of a main high school-aged team, a 4th-8th grade youth board, and sponsors, in addition to national chapters run by driven high school students like us.
Meet 2024-2025 Administrative Team!
-
Sophia Craiutu
CO-PRESIDENT
Sophia is a senior at Bloomington High School North interested in sectors within law, public policy, and international accountability. Through leading policy research on Senate campaigns to helping pass legislation for issues close to her to developing educational pilot programs geared around international law, Sophia has always had a passion for justice and is excited to continue to expand youth education. As the co-founder of Global Learners, she noticed widening gaps within current events education and sought to remedy them through actual in-person visits and a set curriculum.
-
Iris Jones
CO-PRESIDENT
Iris is a junior at Bloomington High School North interested in sectors within the medical field. Alongside Sophia, she founded Global Learners as she noticed widening gaps within youth education.
-
Hank Tayloe
NATIONAL CHAPTER PROGRAMS MANAGER
Hank is a freshman at Bloomington High School North and the National Chapters Manager for the Global learners. He is involved in many activities, such as the swim team, Science Olympiad, and orchestra. In his free time, he enjoys volunteering in his community and staying physically active. He hopes to use his time in Global Learners to improve public awareness of current events and let people come to their own conclusions about the world.
-
Yashvi Tailor
SECRETARY
Yashvi is a sophomore at Bloomington High School North and plans to study Biomedical Sciences in the future. She is involved in multiple extracurricular activities, ranging from sports such as Cross Country and Tennis to educational pursuits like Science Olympiad. Additionally, plays the violin in multiple state level orchestras. She demonstrates her dedication to the community by volunteering at local businesses and aims to further her goal of providing service by joining the Global Learners team. Yashvi believes this organization will help her connect with others and contribute to their growth.
-
Carla Demeter
CO-PUBLICIST
Carla is a sophomore at Bloomington High School South, interested in education and business. She plays tennis for South, has an interest in learning new languages, and was previously a part of Global Learners. She hopes to help younger children to learners more about their community and the world this coming year.
-
Nikki Beshkar
CO-PUBLICIST
Nikki is a sophomore at Bloomington High School South, involved in debate and equity ambassadors at her school. She believes Global Learners is a positive outlet to spread knowledge about current events to others through a student-led approach. Through Global Learners, Nikki hopes to create a community that has a more comprehensive view of the world around them.
-
Joseph Shing
INTERNATONAL AMBASSADOR DIRECTOR
Joseph, a junior at Bloomington High School South, is planning to pursue a career in medicine. He plays piano, participates in South's marching band, and is active in his local church. Joseph plans to join Speech and Debate and Science Olympiad, while also starting a new club at school called the Brightening Lives Club. Through his involvement in Global Learners, he aims to develop leadership skills and contribute to the Bloomington community.
-
James Rhoda
K-8 OUTREACH DIRECTOR
James is a junior at Bloomington High School North who is interested in pursuing something in humanities, music, or both! He is involved in the BHSN orchestra and band. In his free time, James likes to play board games, watch competition reality TV, and hang out with friends. He hopes to use his time in Global Learners to help younger kids understand the current world around us, as he believes that in the present moment, education on these topics must be emphasized.
THE
YOUTH BOARD
Youth Board members attend monthly (remote) meetings with us to give advice on what content and activities they would like to see as we visit schools. They also provide us with valuable information about their current curriculum and learning habits as a school/class.
Meet our most recent members
-
Mila Sikinski
6th grader @ University Elementary School
-
Shaivi Tailor
4th grader @ Binford Elementary School
-
Caroline Lovejoy
5th grader @ Binford Elementary School
-
Noelle Drake
6th grader @ University Elementary School
-
Bree Livingston
6th grader @ Marlin Elementary School
-
Olivia Loveless
5th grader @ Binford Elementary School