Christelle, GP Boston, O’Bryant, 18 years old, originally from Haiti

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“My name is Christelle, I was born in Haiti and I moved to the US about 8 years ago. Coming to the United States was probably the most eventful experience of life, simply because of my broad introduction to different cultures, individuals and perspectives.Click here to read Christelle’s bio.

Daniel, GP Boston, O’Bryant, 15 years old, originally from Colombia

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This is what Daniel has to say about himself: “My name is Daniel, I was born in Colombia. I moved to the United States when I was 13 years old…” Click here to read Daniel’s bio.

Demetrous, GP New York 2010 participant, AUP, 17 years old, Jamaican and Cuban

My name is Demetrous and I’m a 2011 at Academy of Urban Planning, Bushwick Campus. I am participating in Global Potential because I have always been interested in going to another country and experiencing what it is like to be a part of another country; to be a part of another culture. Click here to read Demetrous’ bio

Estefani, GP New York, IHS @PH, 16 years old


My name is Estefani. I am 16 yrs old and I attend High school for Leadership and public service. I live in Brooklyn NY with my mom and 4 brothers. Click here to read Estefani’s bio.

Julissa, GP New York, AUP, 18 years old, originally from Dominican Republic

My name is Julissa and I’m a sophomore at Academy of Urban Planning, Bushwick Campus. I am participating in Global Potential because I love to help those in need, meet new people and learn from them. Click here to read Julissa’s bio

Kwasi, GP New York, AUP, 15 years old

On October 2nd, 1994, the world cracked and Kwasi was born. His parents, Sadiki and Monique gave him the first name that represents “Born on Sunday.” Click here to read Kwasi’s bio

Lesley, GP New York, IHS @PH, 17 years old, originally from Honduras

My name is Lesley. I’m from Honduras and I’m 17 years old. I think that Global Potential is a program that will help me improve my skills of leadership. Click here to read Lesley’s bio

Luishka, GP New York, AUP, 15 years old, originally from Trinidad and Tobago

My name is Luishka and I’m in 10th grade at Academy of Urban Planning, Bushwick Campus. I am participating in Global Potential because I want explore my neighboring countries and learn about and experience their culture. Click here to read Luishka’s bio

Mackendy, GP New York, IHS @PH, 15 years old, originally from Haiti


My name is Mackendy. I am from Haiti and I am 15 years old. My favorite sport is soccer, badminton, and basketball. Click here to read Mackendy’s bio.

Maria, GP New York, IHS @PH, 14 years old, originally from Colombia


My name is Maria. I’m 14 years old from Columbia. I’m living in Brooklyn, New York with my mother and sister. Click here to read Maria’s bio.

Mohamed, GP New York, IHS @PH, 15 years old, originally from Guinea


My name is Mohamed. I am from west Africa, Guinea. My interest of this GP program is that I like traveling to other countries, seeing how children live there and I like sharing my ideas with other people and implement my own. Click here to read Mohamed’s bio.

Mohammed, GP New York, IHS @PH, 16 years old, originally from Bangladesh

My name is Mohammed, and I’m a junior. I’ve been waiting for a long time to do community services, and here I go now, I’m already joined G.P. “Click here to read Mohammed’s bio.“http://global-potential.org/youth-bios/382/mohammed-gp-new-york-ihs-ph-16-years-old-originally-from-bangladesh

Rafael, GP Boston, HcA, 18 years old, originally from the Dominican Republic

This is what Rafael has to say about himself: “My name is Rafael. I am 18 years old and I attend the Edward M. Kennedy High school. I am a very outspoken person who is down to do anything…” Click here to read Rafael’s bio.

Ramatoulaye, GP New York, IHS @PH, 18 years old, originally from Mauritania


My name is Ramatoulaye. I’m 18 years old. I’m from Mauritania. One thing that I like about myself is that I’m a funny girl, curious, working. Click here to read Ramatoulaye’s bio.

Taylese, GP Boston, O'Bryant, 14 years old, originally from Boston

Taylese joined GP because she wants to help others and loves to try new things. She really enjoys volunteering at her old elementary school helping with the band. Click here to read Taylese’s bio.

Tiara, GP Boston, O’Bryant, 17 years old, originally from the Dominican Republic


Here is what Tiara has to say about herself: “My name is Tiara, and I love the color green! I am 17 years old with a lot of goals that I plan on achieving in life…” Click here to read Tiara’s bio.

Alex, GP New York, IHS @PH, 15 years old

My name is Alex. I am 15 years old and attend High school for graphic communication. I love to draw but also love cars, maybe someday work in the automotive field maybe I can design my own car. Click here to read Alex’s bio.

Camille, GP New York, AUP, 16 Years Old, Puerto Rican and Salvadorian

My name is Camille and I’m a junior at Academy of Urban Planning, Bushwick Campus. I am participating in Global Potential because I feel as if this is going to be a wonderful experience. Click here to read Camille’s bio

Daniel, GP Boston, O’Bryant, 17 years old, originally from Boston and El Salvador


Daniel is a 17 year old senior at the O’Bryant School. He was born into a Salvadorian family in Boston. Daniel is interested in sports, politics, and spending down time with friends and relatives.

This is what Daniel has to say about himself: “I am a nice guy from Boston. I enjoy spending time with friends and family, as they both are the most valuable in my life…” Click here to read Daniel’s bio.

Djiby, GP New York, 17, IHS @PH, 17 years old, originally from Mauritania


My name is DjiBy, I am from Mauritania, which is in West Africa, I speak three different languages including English, and I also speak French and Fulani. I like working hard to help people as much as possible that I can. Click here to read Djiby’s bio.

Evita, GP New York, AUP, 15 years old, originally from Belize

My name is Evita and I’m a sophomore at Academy of Urban Planning, Bushwick Campus. I am participating in Global Potential because I like to help others and make a change in the community where we are going. Click here to read Evita’s bio

Julissa, GP New York, AUP, 18 years old, originally from Dominican Republic

My name is Julissa and I’m a sophomore at Academy of Urban Planning, Bushwick Campus. I am participating in Global Potential because I love to help those in need, meet new people and learn from them. Click here to read Julissa’s bio

Natalia, GP Boston, HcA, 16 years old, originally from Colombia

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Natalia is originally from Colombia, is 16 years old and loves to travel. She is an intern at the Student Success Jobs Program, works on the Yearbook Committee of her school and is interested in the medical field, education and small businesses. Click here to read Natalia’s bio

Shanice, GP Boston, O’Bryant, 15 years old, originally from Trinidad and Tobago

Shanice is a 16 year old student at the O’Bryant high school in Roxbury, MA, where she currently helps manage the girls’ basketball team. She is originally from Trinidad and Tobego, and plans to someday become a math teacher. Click here to read Shanice’s bio.

Taylese, GP Boston, O'Bryant, 14 years old, originally from Boston

Taylese joined GP because she wants to help others and loves to try new things. She really enjoys volunteering at her old elementary school helping with the band. Click here to read Taylese’s bio.

Tiara, GP Boston, O’Bryant, 17 years old, originally from the Dominican Republic


Here is what Tiara has to say about herself: “My name is Tiara, and I love the color green! I am 17 years old with a lot of goals that I plan on achieving in life…” Click here to read Tiara’s bio.

Xinnong (Cara), GP New York, IHS @PH, 17 years old, originally from China


My name is Cara, I’m from China, and I’m 17 years old. I had plan to join the Global Potential for a long time, now I’m so glad that I get in, I’m so exited about the trip that we will take this summer. Click here to read Cara’s bio.