Strategic Communication Team

Leilany Calderón

Hi everyone! I am a freshman at Washington and Lee University in Virginia, United States of America. I am the eldest daughter of a Mexican Family Household from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I love to eat, cook, and workout. I enjoy eating any type of seafood. Seeing the ocean and scuba diving has been one of the coolest things I’ve done in my life. I am excited to visit  Barbados for the first time.

Abid Jeem

Hey there! I’m a Bangladeshi student studying Physics and Computer Science at Washington and Lee University in Virginia, USA - with a passport full of stamps from nearly 30 countries and five languages in my back pocket. I code apps, design websites, and tell stories to bring people together. Oh, and I’ve got six fingers on my right hand - makes cricket and typing a bit more fun.

Bridget Osas

Hi, I’m a graduating senior from Dallas, Texas. I am a citizen of all nations with my Italian, German, Nigerian, and American identity and my love for traveling. Barbados is my first Caribbean Island to visit, yet I find so much comfort in the Bajan culture due to its similarity with my Nigerian culture. I’m a very active person - I went on a hike with the Barbados Hiking Association in St. Michael!

Ngoc-Anh Le

I am a Vietnamese student at W&L, double majoring in Business Administration and Psychology with a minor in Computer Science. I always try to get out of my comfort zone, and traveling is one of the ways I do it. A (fun) fact about myself is that I travelled to 24 countries in 2024. I am very eager to learn more about climate change in Barbados with other like-minded Generals.

Cece Eklum

Hello! I’m a junior at Washington and Lee University majoring in Biochemistry with a minor in Poverty and Human Capability Studies. Because I want to pursue a career in rural medicine, I’m particularly passionate about preventative healthcare and understanding the various social determinants of health. I want to be a dentist in the future,  helping people maintain their oral health.

Darnell Pelzer Jr

Hello, my grandfather is from Barbados, and I was born in New York. This trip is my second time in Barbados with the first being when I was 6 or 7 years old. Now, I'm a college senior soon to graduate with honors. In Barbados, I can apply what I've learned in English, Communications, Africana Studies, Sustainability, and more to give back to the islands I still consider home.

Mariam Drammeh

Hi! I’m a graduating senior from Atlanta, Georgia. I'm a Gambian American and have a super strong relationship with my culture. I love to dance, listen to music, read, and create art. Since I love beautiful things, I’ve been awestruck by all of the nature and scenery in Barbados. I’m excited to experience and spread some more joy in Barbados and beyond.