My name is Ilknur Koc and I am currently a senior at Suffolk University, majoring in Political Science with a concentration in International Relations. I am minoring in global communications and economics. My role at GAIN is notifying the team members about deadlines and responsibilities, keeping meeting minutes, sending out deadline reminders, ensuring tasks are equally distributed. 

My name is Giovanni “Gio” Laurina and I am currently a Junior at Suffolk University, majoring in Media & Film. I work at the middle school in Wakefield, Massachusetts helping kids with their homework and keeping them occupied like playing games, making arts and crafts, etc. I’m very passionate when it comes to writing screenplays and creating short films that give each character compelling story lines. I like to watch television and hang out with friends and family during my free time.

My name is Nick Edwards and I am a Senior at Suffolk University studying Communications and Government. In addition to being a college student, I also work full time. I am from a small beachside community in Rhode Island called Narragansett. I spend as much time as possible enjoying all of what Rhode Island has to offer, while splitting my time with Boston. I am an avid consumer of local politics, especially within my hometown. I am a foodie, and a travel junkie, who loves to spend time with friends and family.

My name is Annabelle White and I am a Senior at Suffolk University studying Print and Web Journalism. I live on Cape Cod and commute to Boston for school. My role at GAIN is designing the virtual aspects of the program. Aside from school, I work as a waitress at the Roadhouse Cafe and the Black Cat Tavern. I also work at a gym as a receptionist. When I graduate I hope to work for ESPN as a journalist or behind the scenes as an editor.