Founded in 2023 by Rayun and Kara, our team is made up of dedicated individuals striving to spread love and build empathy.
Meet our team
Founder and President
Kara Lee
Hello there! My name is Kara and I am a senior at Stanford Online High School. Other than pen-palling, I love golf,
cafe-hopping, eating, and shopping for stationary. On a free Friday evening, you'll likely find me sobbing to a k-drama
or karaoke-ing with my family.
I am passionate about helping others and hope that through Words for the World, we can spread love and joy.
Head of Publications
Katelin Ky
Hey! My names Katelin and I'm a junior in the CA Bay Area.
Some of my favorite things include playing tennis, listening to music (I love Luke Chiang), and playing the kalimba!
As an officer of a kindness club, I love spreading kindness throughout the community and love to do so in the form of letters.
Head Illustrator and Designer
Wanzie Li
Hello! My name is Wanzie and I'm a sophomore at Stanford Online High School.
Aside from making art, I also love to read, listen to music, and do a bit of creative writing.
Secretary
Erin Lee
Hello! My name is Erin, and I am currently an eighth-grader at Gale Ranch Middle School.
I am often found golfing but if not I'm usually reading or doing creative writing.
I enjoy knitting and ceramics, and I am often giving things I have made away.
Online Community Coordinator
Mk Zariel
Hello! My name is mk (they/them) and I'm a transmasculine dyke anarchist—host of THE CHILD AND ITS ENEMIES, author of DEBATE ME BRO, columnist at the Anarchist Review of Books, and organizer of queer spaces. I'm fifteen years old and a freshman in high school. Outside of school, I love anarchaqueer organizing and theory, as well as radical approaches to theater and poetry. As a xenofeminist, I love building translocal, queer networks of care, and I can't wait to help make the Words For The World Discord server a secure, kind, and liberated space.
Head of Marketing and Outreach
Vintine
Hello! My name is Vintine, and I am a junior in high school.
A few of my hobbies include playing the violin, listening to music, and messing around with my 6 cats.
I'm so excited to be a part of this organization and I'm looking forward to spreading love to everyone via letters!
Head of Chapter Program
Rasa A.
Hey! My name is Rasa, and I'm a junior from the Bay Area.
I'm the volunteer coordinator for WftW.
In my free time, I like to read and hang out with my cats.
Project Management Chair
Johan Simon
Hey! My name is Johan and I'm a junior at Northwood High School in California!
I've been playing soccer for 11 years and also officiate matches as a US Soccer Referee.
On weekends, you'll usually find me at car meets or out with friends and my camera!