Meet the Team

Sofia Otero-Diaz 

Co-founder and Team Lead

Sofia Otero-Diaz (she/her) is a high school sophomore at Rochambeau, The French International School. She launched "Breaking Barriers: Expanding Language Access in Juvenile Justice" to help Spanish-speaking youth navigate the criminal justice system in Arlington, Virginia. Fluent in French and Spanish, she is exploring how language shapes justice and examining the power of words and symbols to improve access and opportunity in a court-sanctioned diversion program. The project has earned grants from the Institute for Citizens and Scholars and the Arlington Youth Philanthropy Initiative (AYPI). Sofia also serves as a youth board member with the Center for Youth and Family Advocacy (CYFA) and AYPI, and sits on Arlington's county-appointed Teen Network Board. This summer, she will be continuing her work at CYFA with a formal position as Youth Specialist.

Natalia Avila

Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.

Co-Founder

Valeria Rumyantseva 

Co-Founder

Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.

Layla Troch 

Co-founder

My name is Layla Troch, I am a 15-year-old student at Rochambeau, The French International School, where I am part of a diverse and international community. I am trilingual and speak English, French, and Spanish, which allows me to connect with people from different cultures and backgrounds.

Outside of academics, I am passionate about dance and enjoy expressing creativity through movement. I also like playing tennis, which has helped me develop discipline, focus, and teamwork. I enjoy staying active and continuously challenging myself both physically and personally.

Zeina Khalifeh

Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.

Co-Founder