about us
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We are a team of ten, hardworking individuals from various backgrounds. Scroll down to read more about us!
Ashley Nanoz
My name is Ashley Nañoz and I’m a senior at Stagg High School. I am a first generation Filipino-Chinese (majorly Filipino) girl and I identify as a queer, Asian American. I consider myself a creative, with a strong interest and passion for all arts, whether it be singing, dancing, or simply creating fine art pieces. Growing up, in a predominantly white neighborhood, I never truly understood who I was, or what I was “supposed to be,” really. However, as I continued through more experiences, such as travelling, and really being immersed in diversity, a sense and feeling of belonging has since settled. The reason this podcast was created, was because being able to confidently state your truth and speak yourself and be yourself is an irreplaceable feeling that the world deserves to hear more of.
Ruaa Elkarim
My name is Ruaa Elkarim and I am a senior at Stagg High School. I am a Sudanese-Saudian immigrant, and I moved to America when I was 12 years old. I identify as an African Muslim woman. My passions range from science and healthcare to English and political science. Identity is something I have always struggled with exploring and identifying. With time, I was able to recognize that I can take my time with exploring my identities. However, as I have experienced life in an environment where everyone was forced into a box, I am now very passionate about giving the others the freedom they need to identify as they please.
Amatullah Mir
My name is Amatullah Mir and I am currently a senior at Amos Alonzo Stagg High School. I am the daughter of Pakistani immigrants, and I identify as a Pakistani-American Muslim woman. I am thoroughly interested in political sciences as well as history and mathematics. As someone involved in political youth movements and activism, identity is important to me as it stands at the peak of empowerment and reclamation for marginalized communities across the country.
Adamari Medina
My name is Adamari Medina and I am a senior at Stagg High School. I am first generation Mexican-American queer women, who is also atheist which would be irrelevant if I weren’t a raging latina. I am interested in comedy, street art, and sneaker culture. My identity has always been something I’ve personally felt bad about because the parts that I have had to come to peace with are all things that are dismissed or shamed within my community. My identity is important to me because I have been through so much to get where I am with who I am and so much more to be able to own up to it publicly.
Nur AlKodmany
My name is Nur Al-Kodmany and I am a senior at Stagg High School. I'm an Arab American with Muslim parents. I am half Syrian and half Palestinian.This mix is seen as very taboo among the middle eastern community where the mixing of race is looked down upon. Subsequently neither the Syrian community nor the Palestinian community fully accepts my family. Nevertheless, I am deeply rooted in both cultures as well as proud of my heritage.
Ethan Wolski
My name is Ethan Wolski and I am a senior at Stagg High School. I am very white and very gay…Like literally the only culture I got is gay culture. I came out in 6th grade and since then I’ve been so powerful...my mind is SO big. I would say that my passions include cheerleading and entertaining a crowd. If you can’t tell already I identify as a white, gay, atheist male. My gay is so important to me because honestly I feel like if I was straight I wouldn’t be as confident as I am today. Now no one can tell me NOTHING. I’m untouchable.
Sylvia Syp
My name is Sylvia Syp and I am a senior at Stagg High School. Growing up I never felt like I was really Polish, despite my whole family literally originating from Poland. I am a first generation American, and since I wasn’t surrounded by my culture, I felt conflicted between my American vs. Polish side. That all changed when I visited Poland for the first time when I was 15. There I discovered the beauty of my culture and learned to accept and balance both sides of my identity. That is why identity is so important to me now. The conflicting emotions I felt towards myself are dying down as I learn more about who I am and embrace what makes me, me.
Lana Abdelmageed
My name is Lana Abdel-Mageed and I currently attend Amos Alonzo Stagg High School. I’m half Jordanian and half Egyptian and I identify as a Muslim American. Personally i like to spend the majority of my time with friends or family. I like to surround myself with positive people because having supportive people around me makes me a lot more motivated. My identity is important to me because I love my culture and religion. It forms a community of people who have similar experiences and beliefs, that can support each other.
Dania Abidrabbu
My name is Dania Abidrabbu and I’m a senior at Amos Alonzo Stagg High School. I am a daughter of two Palestinian immigrants, and I identify myself as a Muslim Palestinian American woman. Although being born in Jordan and raised there for half of my childhood I learned to embrace my identity and my culture in a country where so much negativity is reflected on my religion and culture. I am interested in playing soccer and staying connected to the game. I also like spending time with my family and friends. To me identity plays a big role in a persons life because its who they are. Especially when having parents from two different backgrounds and being able to embrace both cultures in a way that makes me proud. When expressing your identity, you’re revealing a part of you.
Lena Shehayber
My name is Lena Shehayber and I attend Amos Alonzo Stagg High School. I am 100% Palestinian, and I identify myself as a Muslim American. Some of my interests include playing sports for fun, watching movies, and hanging out with friends and family. Identity is important to me because it truly shows who a person is. When someone reveals their identity to you, they are revealing their true self. If someone has a strong identity, they have a strong self esteem to carry on their legacy. words and a stunning pic to engage your audience and get them to click.