Chloe Burdyck (she/her/hers) - Teen Content Lead

Chloe Burdyck is a sophomore at Davidson Fine Arts in Augusta, Georgia. She has a passion for helping others and enjoys advocating for mental health awareness. She is an active member of a student-led nonprofit organization called Youth Board and is the vice president of her freshman class. As someone who has struggled with mental health issues in the past, she is constantly striving to find new self-care practices. In her free time, she enjoys reading, yoga, dancing, and traveling. She loves everything Hope Givers is passionate about and is looking forward to having her voice heard on teen mental health. Chloe is extremely excited to work with Hope Givers and experience all that it has to offer!

Malayah Newman (she/her/hers)

Malayah Newman is a Freshman at Davidson Fine Arts in Augusta, Georgia. She enjoys cooking, sewing, playing the piano, and hanging out with her friends. She also enjoys acting and wants to major in nursing when she grows up, specifically, a cardiovascular surgeon. She believes that mental health is a very important factor in someone's life, and she hopes that Hope Givers will help her spread mental health awareness to students and adults all around the world. 

Ansleigh Sims (she/her)

Ansleigh Sims is a Junior at Chestatee High School, in Gainesville Georgia. She loves being part of the Teen Content Specialist team because of all of the new people she has met. She is excited to grow her knowledge about mental health struggles and learn more about the audio-visual field. Hope Givers has also allowed her to learn more about mental health, how to help others, and gaining a community of people who like to help others.

“My name is Ansleigh Sims, I have been part of Hope Givers for two years now, and I'm a junior in high school. I love being part of this team, because it has given me an opportunity to help other people with their emotions as well as a community of people that also know how to help people. This opportunity has also allowed me to learn more about a field that I would like to go into when I'm older. Hope Givers has also allowed me to learn more about mental health, how to help others, and gaining a community of people who like to help others.”

- Anseligh Sims

Julianne Calmes (she/her/hers)

Julianne Calmes is a military teen whose experiences moving frequently have fostered a deep appreciation for travel, diverse cultures, and history. As a Teen Content Specialist for Hope Givers, she is dedicated to creating meaningful content that inspires and connects with other teens. Outside of her work, she enjoys studying art, engaging in meaningful conversations with others, and seeking new perspectives through storytelling. Through her role at Hope Givers, she strives to foster a sense of community, encouragement, and resilience among teens navigating life’s challenges.

“Working as a teen content specialist for Hope givers has been such an incredible and fulfilling experience. I've had the opportunity to communicate and form lasting friendships with other teens, as well as contribute to a show that is dedicated to helping others. At every meeting, I feel that my voice is heard and my ideas are valued. This role has not only allowed me to grow personally and professionally but has also reinforced my passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.”

- Julianne Calmes

Jessica Diaz (she/her)

Jessica Diaz is a sophomore at Chestatee high school in Gainesville, Georgia. She’s a very bright and outgoing person who enjoys helping others, and takes mental health awareness as a very big priority in her life. She enjoys reading, playing the piano, shopping and spending time with her family and friends. Her future dream careers would be either a fashion designer or an actress. She is very grateful for the opportunity Hope Givers has given her, to be able to speak out and help others. She hopes that this might inspire more people in the Hispanic community to speak out and to use their voices and help spread mental health awareness.