Meet the TLC

Sitting Council

Hannah Skariah (She/Her)
Vice President

Hi! My name is Hannah Skariah. I joined the Teen Leadership Council to contribute to the creation of a community that can be helpful and supportive to the people around us. Outside of the TLC, I enjoy doing art, listening to music, writing, and reading.

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Eva Fondevilla-Welch (She/Her)
President

Hi! My name is Eva Fondevilla-Welch. I enjoy being on the TLC because it gives me a chance to give back to my community. Outside of the TLC I enjoy reading, and competeing in guard.

Graduated Members

Heidi Eckart
President 2018-19


As our first president, Heidi helped us the TLC get on its feet. With her leadership, we were able to lay a foundation on which we could grow as an organization and become the group we are today. After graduating high school, she pursued a degree in biochemical sciences at the University of Oklahoma.


Mariah Vadakekut
Secretary 2018-21


Mariah was one of our founding members and we are very thankful for all of the hard work she put in during her time on the council. Mariah graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in computer science from the University of Oklahoma in December 2024 and is currently working in software development.

Christina Bejoy
Member 2018-21


Christina was one of our founding members and served with a caring heart and hardworking spirit. Christina graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences from the University of Central Oklahoma in December 2023 and is currently studying to be a physicians assistant.

Cadence "Denny" Sebold
Member 2019-21


Denny served on the TLC throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and gave a voice to homeschooled teens who were affected by lockdown procedures. She graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with bachelor's in astronomy and television in May 2025 and is currently working towards her M.A. in Narrative and Emerging Media through Arizona State University.

Daniel Barker
Special Project Manager 2021-22


Daniel may not have been on the council very long, but his legacy will not soon be forgotten. He is remembered on the council for his hilarious articles for our newsletter and an amazing costume for the chocolate festival. Since graduating from the TLC, Daniel has gone on to study history at the University of Oklahoma.

Asa Ha
Vice President 2021-23


The incredible Asa served for two years and is remembered as being a source of positive energy. Always focused on finding the balance of professionalism and goofiness, Asa inspired all around them to speak up and speak out. Asa is currently pursuing a degree is visual communications at the University of Oklahoma.

Paige Hesse
Special Projects Manager 2018-19 and President 2019-23


As a founding member and president of the council, Paige was dedicated to building the group to serve the community. After 5 years on the council, Paige is studying forensic investigations and psychology at the University of Central Oklahoma.

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Sterling Lawrence
Member 2024-25


Sterling joined the council in her senior year of high school, and lived her membership to the fullest. She is remembered for her amazing Slash costume at the 2025 Chocolate Festival and all of the creativity she brought to the council. She graduated from Oklahoma City Community College on the president's honor roll and is currently attending the Univeristy of Central Oklahoma for business.

CaidenJohn "CJ" Welch
Special Projects Manager 2022-26


CJ was an active member of the council and could often be found at library events and fundraisers. For many years, he was a reliable presence, planning and helping to host our many events. He is currently studying music education and oceanography at Oklahoma State University.

Daniel Bejoy
Member 2022-23 and Secretary 2023-26


Serving as secretary, Daniel kept the council afloat with his organization skills. Publishing a monthly newsletter online and in-print, keeping the council website, taking meeting notes, etc. is no small feat and was vital to the function of the greater council. He curated a sense of stability and dutifully manged the group goings-on. Daniel has gone on to study mechanical engineering and areospace engineering with a minor in data analytics at Oklahoma State University.

Trinity Porter
Member 2025-26


Remembered for her creative mind and caring heart, Trinity was known for her writing and event planning skills, especially for our larger-scale events. She is a student at the Univeristy of Oklahoma majoring in history with a minor in writing. Trinity hopes to expand her horizons by studying abroad.