A Student-led Nonprofit Organization
JaxTHRIVE Leadership Council 2025-2026
Olivia Caserta
My name is Olivia Caserta a Senior at the Episcopal School of Jacksonville. I serve on the Honor and Discipline council, I am an Eagle Ambassador for our admissions office, and on the Varsity Softball team. I have been an avid volunteer at JaxTHRIVE for over two years and love working with all the kids. In my free time I enjoy walking to the beach, playing pickleball, and spending time with my friends.
Gianna Goll
My name is Gianna Goll, and I am a freshman at Bolles where I play volleyball, basketball, and track. I have been volunteering with Jax Thrive since 7th grade and I was the president of the club at my middle school. I am also the design editor of the Jax Thrive newsletter and a part of the Global Scholars Program.
Enakshi Bansal
Enakshi Bansal, a sophomore at Stanton College Prep, has been volunteering with JaxTHRIVE since she learned about the organization three years ago, and she is excited for the opportunity to share her ideas for fundraisers, fun trips, and more. She tutors refugees through Zoom and serves as the Public Relations Officer of the JaxTHRIVE newsletter, "Connected @ JaxTHRIVE." Whenever she has any free time, you can find her with her nose in a great book!
Emma Pedersen
Emma Pedersen is a junior at Wolfson High School for Advanced Studies and has been an active member of JaxThrive for over a year. As the co-president of the newly established Wolfson chapter, Emma is dedicated to supporting refugee youth and expanding JaxThrive's impact in her school community. Outside of JaxThrive, she plays volleyball both for her school team and competitively. Emma is also involved in several school clubs, including Beaches Go Green, and enjoys taking on leadership roles through programs such as OneJax. She is currently a participant in the Joe Berg Seminars, a selective academic enrichment program.
Sahana Desai
Sahana Desai is a Junior at The Bolles School. She is very active in her school's community, serving on the Honor Council, and a part of the Varsity golf and cheer team. Outside of school, she is currently Miss Teen India Florida and has completed her Arangetram in Bharatnatyam, a classical Indian dance form which she currently teaches. In her free time, she enjoys golfing, going to the beach with her friends, and babysitting. Sahana is excited to be a part of JaxTHRIVE and is looking forward to serving on the council.
Sahasra Aka
My name is Sahasra Aka, and I am a rising junior at Stanton College Prep. In my free time I enjoy working on research and passion projects, spending time with loved ones, and dancing. In school, I enjoy working with others through school related activities and sports and clubs. I am so excited to be a part of this year’s council and the future ahead!
Ella Vance
Ella Vance is a Junior at The Bolles School. She has been volunteering, managing, and creating posts for the JaxTHRIVE social media for over a year and is a part of the Bolles JaxTHRIVE chapter, managing the chapter’s instagram alongside her club members. In her free time, Ella enjoys spending time with her family, practicing visual arts, music (flute and guitar), and Chinese, as well as volunteering at the MOCA summer art program.
Anaka Davidsen
Anaka Davidsen is a Senior at the Episcopal School of Jacksonville. She is the Co-President of her school's JaxTHRIVE chapter and has been involved with JaxTHRIVE for 4 years. She serves as Vice-President of Episcopal’s Honor Council and as a Senior leader on the Episcopal Vestry Leadership Team. She is a varsity cheerleader, and she dances competitively and recreationally. When she is not dancing or cheering, she is busy running the nonprofit that she has started called STEM and or hanging out with friends!
Megan Seifried
Hi! I'm Megan Seifried, a rising senior at Atlantic Coast High School. I started our JaxThrive chapter last year and have loved being part of the organization. Outside of school, I enjoy the beach, reading, and spending time with friends.
Olivia Owens
Olivia Owens is a junior at The Bolles School and is starting her third year working with JaxTHRIVE. She is the Co-Editor-In-Chief of the JaxTHRIVE Newsletter and loves to read in her spare time, especially when it comes to teaching the children on Super Saturdays.
Alex Kohn
My name is Alex Kohn, a driven and friendly high school student with a passion for helping others and embracing new challenges. I have work experience in customer service and cashiering, along with a strong background in volunteer work supporting youth, refugees, and animal rescue organizations. I enjoy traveling, sports like lacrosse and golf, and am currently learning Spanish. As a leader and team player, I’m always eager to step up and contribute wherever I’m needed.