Fostering the Next Generation of Journalists
We are dedicated to providing high school journalists with the experience and recognition they deserve. Our mission is to connect passionate students worldwide, offering a platform where interdisciplinary STEM topics meet the power of storytelling. By being 'by students, for students,' we ensure that every contribution is valued and every voice is heard.
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Founders
Introducing the visionary co-founders who launched our STEM initiative alongside our dedicated global leadership team.
Yena Lee
Co-Founder
Yena lee is a CCF Co-Founder, directing executive decisions and other initiations, from overseeing daily decisions and editorial guidelines to global outreach and publication strategy, while guiding members to transform their passions into engaging stories. She is a Year 13 student in Türkiye, interested in biochemistry and is dedicated to making STEM fields more accessible to youth worldwide.
yena02.lee@gmail.com
Isabella Castro
Isabella Castro is a cofounder for CCF, and works mainly in managing, editing and writing for the magazine. She is a Year 13 IB student in Mexico, with an interest in biotechnology, bioengineering and marine biology. She hopes to create a platform where students like her can express their interests, while connecting people internationally inspired by her multicultural background.
isabella.c.gupta@gmail.com
Co-Founder
athenalavertu@gmail.com
Moka Higashino
Head of Editing
moka11moca22@gmail.com
sihoon0209@gmail.com
Moka Higashino is the Cross cultural friction head of editors. She is an IB student in Mexico from Japan. She is interested in the intersection of marketing, psychology and STEM understanding how scientific perspective and approaches can be applied to create effective marketing strategies
Head of Marketing, Head of Turkey
seljan.babasoy@gmail.com
Head of Marketing, Head of Turkey
seljan.babasoy@gmail.com
Seljan Babasoy
Seljan Babasoy is the Head of Türkiye and Social Media/ Marketing for CCF. She is an IB student in Turkey interested in neuro-psychology and human sciences, and hopes to help high school students express their voices globally
sihoon0209@gmail.com
Sihoon Yang
Head of Writing
Sihoon Yang is the Head of Writing for CCF, guiding members as they write about their interests across STEM and humanities. Looking forward to studying mechanical engineering, he is keen to publish articles that people can access worldwide, encouraging readers to take action on their passions.
Heads of Sections & Countries
Athena Stevens Lavertu
Head of Visuals
athenalavertu@gmail.com
Athena Stevens Lavertu is the Head of Visuals, as an IB student in Mexico, with visual arts expertise and a passion for creative storytelling. Her interests in design, innovation and environmental sciences drive her to contribute meaningfully, combining practical skills and creativity to direct visuals while maintaining a hands-on role.
Head of Mexico, Recruitment
gianni.desousafr@gmail.com
Gianni De Sousa
Gianni De Sousa is the CCF Head of Mexico, and Recruitment contributing in the writing sector. He is passionate about writing STEM research papers and aims to study Aerospace Engineering. Through CCF, he hopes to communicate his ideas to inspire others.
Athena Stevens Lavertu is the Head of Visuals, as an IB student in Mexico, with visual arts expertise and a passion for creative storytelling. Her interests in design, innovation and environmental sciences drive her to contribute meaningfully, combining practical skills and creativity to direct visuals while maintaining a hands-on role.
Head of Writing
Head of Finance
Titan Karaca
Titan Karaca is CCF’s Head of Finance and an IB student in Türkiye with interests in business, logistics and entrepreneurship. He hopes to support CCF’s growth through responsible financial planning, helping create opportunities for students to share their ideas and connect across cultures.
Ramiz Saeed
Website Manager
Hi my name is Ramiz and I am the website manager. I like to have fun with my friends.
Vice President
Aliza Faisal is an IB student who is passionate about communicating stories and making ideas accessible. She is interested in Law and neuroscience, and hopes to make a difference by contributing meaningfully to this project.
faisaleliza8@gmail.com
Aliza Faisal
Teymur Kangarli
Head of Azerbaijan
Teymur Kangarli is the Head of Azerbaijan at CCF. Originally from Baku, he is now an IB student in Istanbul and speaks Russian, Azerbaijani and English. He is interested in the humanities, especially economics, history and politics. At CCF, he hopes to share perspectives from Azerbaijan and encourage conversations between students from different cultures.
