Get to know the passionate student leaders in your Key Club district who are driving change through their work with UNICEF. Each UNICEF Champion brings unique energy and dedication to their role. If you’d like to contact your Champion, feel free to send a message through our contact form. 

Mackenzie Sanford  Alabama District  This is my fourth and final year in Key Club. I was club secretary for two years, then in my junior year I was district editor, and for my last year I ran for lieutenant governor. The goals that UNICEF strives to accomplish are what led me to become a Champion. Outside of Key Club, I participate in pageants, read and volunteer. 

 
Bao Dang  California-Nevada-Hawaii District  I’m currently a senior in my fourth year with Key Club. This year, my goals as UNICEF Champion are to raise US$15,000 for Start Strong: Zambia, spread awareness of UNICEF’s mission and lead monthly UNICEF service projects across my district. In my free time, I enjoy reading and going to concerts. My all-time favorite so far has been “The Secret of Us” tour by Gracie Abrams. I’m excited to make a lasting impact alongside all of you! 

 
Hannah Lee  Capital District  I’m so honored to serve as the UNICEF Champion for the Capital District! I joined Key Club in my freshman year and have served on the Communications and Language Services Committee of my district board and as a class representative. Currently, I am serving as a lieutenant governor in my district. I look forward to many things this year, such as planning and executing a successful Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign and hosting a spring fundraiser for Start Strong: Zambia. Outside of Key Club, I enjoy rhythmic gymnastics, volleyball and crafting.  

 
Malachi Connelly  Carolinas District  I started my Key Club journey my freshmen year, and I was elected as my club freshmen representative. Then I started liking Key Club even more, and I became the vice president this previous year. Now my journey has led me to serve on the Carolinas District board as a lieutenant governor, the 2025-26 UNICEF Champion and the chair of our district’s Key Club International Partners Committee. Outside of Key Club, I participate in events with my church, and I hang out with some of my local Kiwanis club members. 

 
Jihyeon “Henny” Ahn  Georgia District  I am excited to serve as UNICEF Champion this year! I am deeply interested in international development, and I am honored to be a bridge to the Key Club Georgia District. I hope to effectively promote ways to participate in Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF and send out regular newsletters highlighting opportunities and resources to help clubs make changes. My goal is to increase district donations to US$3,000 this term and establish a structured recognition system within our district to encourage members to further engage with UNICEF campaigns.  

 
Anabelle Guthke  Illinois-E. Iowa District  My Key Club journey started last year. I became junior class representative for my school and then lieutenant governor for my division. I got the position of Major Emphasis Committee co-chair, which is where my passion for UNICEF began. My goal as UNICEF Champion is to keep Illinois-Eastern Iowa as a top UNICEF fundraising district. I love UNICEF’s mission and am personally inspired to bring education to young girls in Zambia. I am so excited to see what the rest of the year will bring! 

 
Shu Jing Zheng  Indiana District  I’m currently a senior from Hobart Key Club, located in the Indiana District. Being in Key Club all four years of high school, I’ve served at the club, district and international levels, and I’m super excited to be the liaison between UNICEF and the Indiana District for this service year. My ultimate goal is to establish a successful awareness and fundraising campaign for Start Strong: Zambia, ensuring that clubs of all kinds can participate. Outside of Key Club, I’m passionate about advocacy, education and humanitarian work. In my free time, I enjoy reading, trying matchas and listening to music. 

 
Ryan Russell   Jamaica District  I currently serve as the Jamaica District’s secretary-treasurer. My Key Club journey has allowed me to grow as a leader, connect with my board on a deeper level and create meaningful experiences through service. I’ve developed a strong interest in organizations like UNICEF, as I value helping others and making a positive impact on communities. Outside of service, I enjoy football — especially supporting Liverpool — and I’m passionate about personal development, constantly pushing myself to improve. My ultimate goal is to balance leadership, service and growth while inspiring others to do the same. 

 
Abigail Hardy  Louisiana-Mississippi-W. Tennessee District  I am now a junior who joined Key Club my freshman year and became a lieutenant governor for my division after my first district convention. I love getting to work with UNICEF because I share their initiative to help children around the world. When I’m not doing things with my Key Club, I work at the elementary after-school program, hanging out with friends or watching my favorite musicals. I’m so excited to work with the Start Strong: Zambia project and with all of you. 

 
Joey Berry  Michigan District  I’m the current Michigan District treasurer. In the past, I’ve held the positions of treasurer and president of my home club, and last year I was the International Partners and Projects Committee chair on my district board. My goal as UNICEF Champion is to encourage as many Michigan Key Clubbers as possible to get involved through our 2025-26 district fundraiser centering on Start Strong: Zambia. Outside of Key Club, I like to play hockey and golf. 

 
Jackson Baumgarn  Minnesota-Dakotas District  I’m so excited to be serving as the UNICEF Champion for the Minnesota-Dakotas District this year. I started my Key Club journey in Builders Club, where I first discovered my love for service, and that passion has only grown through Key Club in high school. UNICEF’s mission truly inspires me, and I can’t wait to help clubs across our district get involved and make an impact! 

 
Elizabeth Hancock  Missouri-Arkansas District  I am a lieutenant governor for my district, and I am in a lot of other clubs. I love to help others and hanging out with kids. I love to read, write and play basketball. My goals are to help the community as much as I can and help children at their lowest points in life. The coolest fun fact about me is that I have a rare birth defect that only two people in the world have, and I am the only one in the Western Hemisphere who has it.  

 
Andrea Hu  Nebraska-Iowa District   UNICEF is something I’ve known about for quite a long time now, and it’s a cause I’m truly excited to advocate for! This year, I hope to raise awareness for UNICEF and its essential role in the lives of so many children and families — and to create fun and enjoyable projects to raise money for it. Outside of Key Club, I also enjoy thrifting, playing piano, spending time with my friends and family, and folding origami paper flowers.  

 
Anisha Mulinti  New Jersey District  I am president of my school’s Key Club and have been involved with Key Club for the past three years, with the opportunity to serve as treasurer and event coordinator. Outside of school, I’m also involved in robotics. As UNICEF Champion, I want to use my experience in promoting initiatives and fundraisers. I hope to help everyone understand that UNICEF’s mission isn’t simply to provide aid, but to give children the key they need to unlock the opportunities for a brighter future. 

 
Cielle Voulgarides  New York District  I’m honored to serve as UNICEF Champion for the Key Club New York District. I attended a Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF event as a child and have been fascinated by the organization and its impact ever since. I hope to make more New York District Key Clubbers aware of UNICEF and Start Strong: Zambia by hosting a UNICEF webinar and fundraising competition. Outside of Key Club, I love science, journalism, playing video games with my friends and singing karaoke! 

 
Tasneem Hassan  Ohio District  This is my third year in Key Club, and I’m excited to spend the year serving as the Ohio District’s UNICEF Champion, as well as lieutenant governor and a committee chair. I joined Key Club to make a positive impact, and that’s exactly what I hope to continue doing through my role as a UNICEF Champion. I’m looking forward to raising awareness about UNICEF and its mission to support every single child. I hope to initiate creative fundraising methods to help support this mission, and it’s my goal to help my district raise the most. Let’s break a record, Ohio District! 

 
Sawyer Sullivan  Pacific Northwest District  Along with my position as UNICEF Champion, I also serve as the lieutenant governor of Division 26 and Kiwanis Family Relations Committee chair. I was first drawn to the position of UNICEF Champion because, as a club president, I wasn’t as familiar with our partnership. Now, as a Champion, I can see the impact that this partnership can have on the children of the world. Outside of Key Club, I love to learn new languages, travel, play tennis and ski! 

 
Annie Chen  Pennsylvania District  I am serving as the Division 10 lieutenant governor for the Pennsylvania District. This is my fourth year in Key Club, and throughout this journey, I’ve loved seeing how even a small effort combined with a positive attitude can create a meaningful impact on people’s lives. As a UNICEF Champion, I aim to broaden my commitment to service by making an even greater difference through the Start Strong: Zambia initiative. 

 
Kayla Do  Texas-Oklahoma District  I’m honored to serve as a 2025-26 UNICEF Champion, a role that truly reflects my passion for service. UNICEF holds a special place in my heart because of its mission to protect and empower children worldwide, and I am eager to share projects and opportunities that connect our clubs to this global cause. In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis, bouldering and attending concerts.  

 
Makell Crowther  Utah-Idaho District  I started with Key Club as a sophomore and immediately loved that it brought people together with one common goal: serving others. Along with Key Club, I’m involved in Business Professionals of America, NHS, 4-H and softball, all of which give me different ways to grow and connect. In my free time, I enjoy being outdoors, especially hiking and fishing. I’m excited to serve as a UNICEF Champion and help make a difference both in my community and around the world. 

 
Maricela Loomans  Wisconsin-Upper Michigan District  I wanted to be a UNICEF Champion to make a difference on an international level. I was a lieutenant governor and am currently a district secretary-treasurer. Those positions pushed me to see how great making a difference in everyone’s community can be. I was a big fan of UNICEF and their global impact before I became a Champion, and being able to work with so many like-minded people from all around is truly incredible. I’m so glad to be a part of it!