About Us

Ryan Rached

Ryan Rached, a Presidential Scholar at the University of Miami, is pursuing a double Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance. With a multicultural background, born to Lebanese and Polish immigrant parents, Ryan is currently leading the global expansion of Unite for a Cause chapters as its Chief Operating Officer, driving the organization’s mission of youth empowerment and humanitarian impact. A former IB scholar and Vice President of a club at American Heritage, Ryan has spearheaded several charitable projects, including key Unite for a Cause initiatives in Miami. He also serves as Vice President of BASD (Beirut for Social Development), where he was instrumental in establishing a clinic and was recognized by the Lebanese Minister of Health for distributing essential medical supplies. Ryan’s athletic achievements include competing in soccer with Weston FC and West Pines United, as well as being a competitive go-kart racer with Xtreme Team Racing. He founded a charitable soccer team for refugees overseas, becoming the youngest team owner in the Lebanese Football Association, and continues to mentor players by tutoring them in English and essential skills. Currently, Ryan applies his finance and accounting expertise as part of the accounting team at SteelWeb Inc., translating his academic knowledge into practical, professional experience.

Jenna Oweis

Jenna Oweis, a senior at American Heritage School, is the current President of the Arabic Club. She has been involved in the club since her freshman year, attending all meetings, as well as helping out at every drive. Her passion for serving the community is demonstrated through her fundraising efforts. Her most meaningful commitment in her community would be the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society where she helped raise $10,000 for cancer research, and led a team of fifteen members in securing sponsorships from businesses. Being involved in helping out others not only feels rewarding to her, but these diverse leadership experiences also allow Jenna to learn that service is about making a positive impact on the lives of others.

Eva Pierre-Antoine

Eva, is a Sophomore at Harvard University, works as Haiti Coordinator of Unite 4 A Cause. With her entire family from Haiti, she is passionate in aiding Haiti as much as she can. She enjoys all things literature and mathematics, spending most of her time with her nose in a book or doing math problems. She is an active participant in many school clubs, as president of Black Student Union and Girls in Engineering, Math and Science (GEMs) and vice president of Key Club, armed with a passion for helping others. When she is not studying or promoting the wonderful articles on iPatriotPost, she is at swim practice, or learning about and creating computer science, including this website.

Abla Benjelloun

Abla Benjelloun, a high school junior at Lycée Lyautey in Casablanca, is an active member of Interact Lyautey (sponsored by the Rotary Club) and Tadamoon, where she serves on the Action, Communication, Web, and Logistics Committees. With strong determination and dedication, she has led impactful initiatives, including fundraisers (raising nearly $6,800), direct support to over 250 orphaned children in mountainous regions following Morocco’s earthquake, and organizing daily ftours throughout Ramadan for those in need. Currently, she is contributing to the construction of a community center for orphans, a project estimated at $200,000. Passionate about cooking and travel, Abla is always eager to make a difference in the lives of others.

Tomas Guzman

Tomas Guzman, Senior at American Heritage School, is also the current Vice President of the Arabic club of the school. American born but raised in Colombia, he takes sending aid and help to Colombia very seriously since more than a fourth of their population lives under poverty. Tomas contributed his time and leadership for Beirut Project helping in the warehouse in Miami and during the drives at Volunteer Park. His interests include mathematics, history, and business as he is involved in the Pre-Business track in American Heritage. Tomas also takes part in BLUE Missions, a nonprofit organization about the water and sanitation crisis. Furthermore, Tomas enjoys playing tennis, soccer, golf, and different water sports. Throughout his whole life he has always been really passionate about the social, political, and economic development of Colombia. With the help of Unite 4 A Cause, Tomas seeks to improve living conditions for many Colombians.

Isabella Da’Costa

Isabella, is a Sophomore at Northeastern University. She works there organizing fundraisers and drives as well as weekly meetings and club involvement within the community. Furthermore, she is involved in the pre-law society and will be beginning her legal internship in January. She is also involved and a dance studio outside of school where she trains and teaches young children including those with learning disabilities. The partners with best buddies in order to reach as many students in need as possible. She is part of the National Dance Honor Society with which she fundraises in order to fund Dance Iq Gives, which helps disabled youth pay for dance classes. Overall, she is passionate about helping those in need and correcting injustice.

Rayyan Allaf

Rayyan, A Sophomore college student. He loves to help others and has participated actively by leading our projects since the beginning. He was one of the first to join the team and worked tirelessly to facilitate the shipments of humanitarian aid to Lebanon and the Earthquake Relief/Toy drive to Haiti/ Ramadan Drive. In his free time, Rayyan likes to invest in the stock market and perform financial analysis. He also works as an all-around computer specialist by programming, editing videos professionally, and doing graphic design, he runs his own business since middle school. In the future, he plans to continue helping others, as well as pursuing a major in Computer Science, and making bigger impacts with his Entrepreneurial skills.

Tarek Abouelenin

Tarek Abouelenin is currently a junior at American Heritage school. Tarek has always shown interest in giving back to the community. He has accumulated over 200 hours of volunteer work which is a combination of working at a local hospital to help those in need, as well as charity events with the basketball team.

Tarek demonstrates his leadership skills and academic excellence through continuous presence on the honor roll and his former role as vice president of the Middle Eastern club at his previous school.

Tarek is also deeply interested in wildlife and global issues, frequently reading the National Geographic to stay informed.

He is a dedicated athlete and a member of the varsity basketball team. His passion for fitness extends beyond basketball. He is committed to fitness and maintaining a healthy lifestyle through training and nutrition.

Omar Abouelenin

Omar Abouelenin is a freshman at American Heritage School, enrolled in the pre-law program. Omar has a keen interest in business law.

Omar regularly volunteers at a local food pantry, a cause he is deeply passionate about, dedicating his time to helping those in need.

Omar has developed his teamwork skills by being a member of the school’s basketball team.
He has also developed his leadership skills by volunteering as a basketball coach for young players, sharing his passion for the sport.

In his free time, Omar enjoys reading books about business development and playing basketball along with agility training.

Narjis

Narjis, a fifth grader, is a natural leader who loves gymnastics, horseback riding and chocolate.

Adam 

Adam is aan 8th grader is charismatic and loves drama and singing. He played Mowgli in his school’s production of The Jungle Book.

Reda 

An 8th grader, Reda loves tennis, reading, horseback riding jiujitsu and paleontology. He enjoys watching anime.