We have an exceptional board of directors that guides our organization and supports our student leaders.
Amary Seck
President
Born and raised in Lambaye, Senegal, Amary Seck has been teaching AP and Regents Chemistry to more than 100 students a year since 2001. He has spearheaded our effort. He has inspired hundreds of students to join Students for Senegal and is one of the most beloved teachers at MHS. He immigrated to America almost thirty years ago and got a degree in chemistry from NYU.
Simon Levinson
Treasurer
Simon Levinson is a Medical Student at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He studied political science and neuroscience at UCLA which he graduated from in 2017. He was a president of Students for Senegal @ MHS in 2013-14 and after he graduated he joined the board as Treasurer. He helped to plan and run the last five galas and has been deeply involved in working with BKSK on the design of the Lambaye Learning Center. He also is in charge of the organizations finances and website. He chaperoned our trip to Senegal in 2016 as well.
Josie Palleja
Vice President
Josie Palleja is a adolescent psychologist and active Larchmont-Mamaroneck committee member. Both of her children, Parker and Greer, are integral members of the Students for Senegal team. Parker went to Senegal in 2011 and Greer and Josie went in 2013. Josie has been with Students for Senegal in since the beginning and she is certainly chief among the Senegalmommas! She always makes sure that the SeneGala's run smoothly and her Senegalese Auction is a crowd favorite!
Lauren Levinson
Director of Communications; Lambaye Innovation Challenge Project Lead
Student Leaders
Carden Olsson
Hi, my name is Carden Olsson. I am a senior and one of this year’s International presidents; I am beyond excited to be a leader of such an amazing organization and to play an important roll in furthering opportunities in Senegal. I have been apart of S4S since Freshman year and was fortunate enough to experience Senegal and its culture firsthand. Outside of Students for Senegal, I enjoy playing tennis, volunteering in my community, working on my business, and hanging out with friends.
Arielle Herz
Hi! My name is Arielle and I am one of the International Presidents of S4S. I am a rising senior at MHS and was fortunate enough to travel to Senegal in February of 2020. Being a part of Students for Senegal has been an incredible experience and I am so excited to see what this year will bring.
Elle Krywosa
My name is Elle Krywosa and I’m super excited to be one of the International Presidents for S4S this year! I’m a senior here at Mamaroneck High School and have been part of the club since freshman year. I’m fluent in French and was so grateful to be able to use this ability on the 2020 Senegal trip to further connect with the people we met. We have a great team of people in the club and I can’t wait to see what this year brings!
Hannah Maccrone
Hi! My name is Hannah Maccrone and I am fortunate enough to be one of the MHS Presidents. After my trip to Senegal in February of 2020, it was clear that as a senior I wanted to help lead the club after many years of learning just how special Students for Senegal is. I am beyond excited to spread the message and for what is in store for the club this year!
Caitlin DeLaMora
Hi! My name is Caitlin DeLaMora and I am one of the MHS presidents of Students for Senegal. I have been a member of this club for four years and I was so lucky to have the amazing experience of going to Senegal last February. I have loved being able to make a difference in our community and in Lambaye, and I am so excited for this year and the impacts we will continue to have.
Hannah Rogoff
Hi! My name is Hannah Rogoff. I am one of the MHS presidents of S4S this year. I feel so lucky to have this leadership position and I’m so excited to continue and expand the incredible impact S4S has. Outside of S4S, my passions are film and journalism. During my time in Senegal, I co directed Jangubi: A Place to Learn, with Jack Belisle, A professional documentary about the education system in senegal. This documentary served as an integral part of S4S developmental efforts and outreach.
Architecture Board
Our team from BKSK Architects is led by partner, George Schieferdecker and project lead Jennifer Preston.