Leadership Team

 Austin is a high school senior who has previously lived overseas for over six years. 

As an Honors, Dual-Enrollment, and AP student who is active in Model United Nations, he has consistently demonstrated his intellectual curiosity. His achievements include the Superintendent's Honor Roll, Presidential Service Award, Congressional Award, Military Child of the Year semifinalist, and Virginia High School League Academic Excellence Award.

Outside of the classroom, Austin is an accomplished competitive golfer, earning a spot at the 2024 Under Armour Junior Tour National Championship and the 2023 VHSL 6A State Championship. He is also a member of his school’s Varsity Golf Team.

Dedicated to service and leadership, Austin volunteers with Sentara Hospital and serves on the WHRO Student Advisory Board.

Amaya is a high school junior and an active member of the Science National Honor Society, serving as an officer and organizing meetings and events to promote academic excellence in the sciences. As a member of the Math Honor Society and part of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program, she has demonstrated a commitment to high academic standards.

Her leadership experience includes facilitating the English Immersion Association Program, where she leads sessions to assist international students in improving their language skills. Amaya also volunteers at the local library and teaches Arabic to children at Sunday school. 

Amaya also enjoys playing the piano, volunteering with Virginia Beach EMS, participating in Future Business Leaders of America, and volleyball. Traveling is a passion, with Dubai being her favorite destination. 

Tucker is a high school junior

and member of the prestigious Macon and Joan Brock Health Sciences Academy at Old Dominion University, a three-year program designed to prepare high school students for careers in healthcare, which supports his goal of becoming a sports medicine physician. 

Tucker also serves on the Youth Advisory Board of Youth Volunteer Corps Hampton Roads and is actively involved in school clubs, including Student to Student, an organization dedicated to serving military children, and Key Club, where leadership and community service are central focuses.

In addition to academic and extracurricular pursuits, Tucker enjoys participating in a fantasy football league with friends. A quote that serves as inspiration is from John Madden: “Be a winner, stand for something, always have class, and be humble.” 

Ryan is a homeschool student, currently in his junior year, with a strong passion for environmental stewardship. As the winner of the 2023 Young Leader Showcase for his Service Project Report on the Elizabeth River Project Youth Water Quality Monitoring, Ryan has already demonstrated a commitment to making a positive impact in conservation. 

His dedication to service has earned him the President’s Volunteer Service Award (Bronze). He is a member of the Youth Conservation Leadership Institute and volunteers as an oyster gardener with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.

Ryan also previously served as a patrol leader with the Boy Scouts of America, where he led his peers in various activities and assisted with multiple Eagle Scout projects, and is active with Youth Volunteer Corps Hampton Roads. Ryan also enjoys playing chess and engaging in video games like Minecraft and Roblox. 

Logan is a high school sophomore in the Governor's STEM Academy who is interested in a career in zoology or marine biology.

He is a PADI Advanced Open Water diver and a dedicated volunteer for the Virginia Zoo's CYT program. He is a recipient of the Presidential Service Gold Medal and Congressional Award (Bronze Medal), having demonstrated a strong commitment to community service through his volunteer work both locally and overseas, and was also honored as a 2024 semifinalist for the Military Child of the Year award.

In his spare time, Logan enjoys video gaming, building Lego models, and studying history (primarily WWII and ancient Roman). He was also a past member of a state championship-qualifying  VEX robotics team, where he developed teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.  

Domenique is a high school sophomore and an ECNL soccer player with Richmond United. She has served in student council roles since elementary school and is active with Jack & Jill of America, where she currently serves as Parliamentarian for the Portsmouth Chapter.

She has been recognized with the Presidential Award of Excellence, Hampton Roads Workforce Council “Top 20 Under 20,” and multiple athletics and robotics awards. Passionate about leadership and service, Domenique has also contributed to community projects with ForKids and her church.

Her future goals include playing soccer in college while studying sports management or administration, with aspirations of becoming a sports analyst or social media manager for a professional team.

Jackson is a sophomore in the Science and Medicine Honors Academy. He has earned the President’s Honor Roll Award for Academic Excellence and the Superintendent’s Honor Roll for the past four years. Active in leadership and service, he has volunteered with the Roc Solid Foundation, Riverside Hospital, and the Elizabeth River Project, and previously served as part of the Chesapeake Mayor’s Ambassadors group.

At school, Jackson is a percussionist in the marching band and has been selected to perform with the Bay Youth Organization, All-City, and All-District Band. He is also a member of Key Club, HOSA, and the Red Cross Association.

Outside of school, Jackson enjoys playing guitar, piano, and a wide range of percussion instruments. He hopes to study genetics or biomedical sciences in college and pursue a career as a genetic researcher.

Sedona is a high school freshman and a competitive ice hockey player who currently serves as the captain of her team. She has demonstrated exceptional skill, having been invited to play for the 19U Little Flyers team at the age of 12. Currently, she plays for the Triple A Washington Pride girls' ice hockey team and the Double A Warriors co-ed ice team.

In addition to her athletic achievements, Sedona excels academically, receiving the Superintendent's Award and Honor Roll. She is an active member of the Morning Announcement Club, contributing to school communication and engagement. 

Sedona enjoys a variety of hobbies, including field hockey, running, working out, reading, journaling, and traveling. Her favorite quote, "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take," by Wayne Gretzky, embodies her approach to challenges.