Meet Our Leadership Team

Community Ambassador - SRI LANKA

Hiruni Perera

My name is Hiruni Perera and I'm a high school student in Sri Lanka, studying biological sciences.

Community Ambassador - Georgia, USA

Journey Herren

My name is Journey! I have been doing martial arts for 10 years now , and have competed in many national/worldwide events for sports karate during this time. Martial arts has allowed me to grow as a person through both learning, teaching, and competing.  I've become more confident, created many lifelong connections, and gained strength physically and mentally along the way. 

Community Ambassador - New York, USA

Aashi Parashar

I’m Aashi Parashar and I am from Buffalo,NY. I’m an incoming pre-med student at Syracuse University and a competitive martial artist who has been training since the age of three. I compete internationally through WAKO, WKC, and NASKA, and I will be representing Team USA at the 2026 WAKO World Championships in Jesolo, Italy this September. Through martial arts, leadership, and community service, I am passionate about empowering young girls to build confidence, resilience, and strength both on and off the mat.

Community Ambassador - Pennsylvania, USA

Gabby Viola

My name is Gabby and I am from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. I have been in karate for nearly 13 years and I am a second degree black belt in Shotokan. Karate has brought me amazing opportunities to compete through WAKO, WKC, ICO, and WKU organizations and travel internationally. Beyond competition, karate has taught be a lot of life skills and leadership. I want girls in and out of karate to have independence and self-confidence in their lives.

Community Ambassador - CANADA

Sohela Sekhon

As the founder of The Handprint Project, I am committed to empowering women and girls through community service, leadership, and opportunities to create meaningful change. By encouraging young people to take initiative and make a positive impact, I strive to help girls build confidence with a sense of purpose.

Community Ambassador - Missouri, USA.

Jocelyn Westerfeld

I have been training Isshinryu for 9 years and have my black belt in Isshinryu. At three years old, I began losing my hearing and eventually turned to martial arts to find a place to fit in. I love teaching and inspiring new martial artists

Community Ambassador - Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Clotilde Gurivoal

As a expat, I understand the importance of empowering women around the world. Therefore, I am dedicated to encouraging women to acquire the essential skills to create a safe environment for themselves and those around them. I volunteer as a private tutor, helping young girls empower themselves by gaining confidence and independence through knowledge.

Community Ambassador

- Minnesota, USA.

Gracie Reps

I have been involved in karate for 12 years and have been an instructor for the past 5 years. I enjoy karate because it has helped me become more confident, disciplined, and secure in myself. Karate has also allowed me to build strong friendships and be part of an amazing community of people who share the same passion.

One of my greatest accomplishments is becoming a World Champion. Through hard work, dedication, and perseverance, karate has taught me valuable life skills that I carry with me both on and off the mat. 

Community Ambassador

- Connecticut, USA.

Olivia Rodriguez

My name is Olivia Rodriguez and I am from Sandy Hook, Connecticut. I have been training martial arts for 8 years, and I  a 2nd degree black belt. I am a member of Team Revolution and compete nationally. Through my years of training and teaching, i aspire to empower young girls in martial arts to have confidence, be their true selves, and to love life on and off the mat!

Community Ambassador

- New Jersey, USA.

Camila Martinez

My name is Camila Martinez and I am from Lawrence, New Jersey! I have been training American Kenpo for 9 years and I am a 1st degree black belt. I am apart of the Amerikick Competition Team and compete around the country. I strive to pass on my leadership skills and become a role model to many other younger girls out there!

Community Ambassador

- North Carolina, USA.

Raegan Campbell

I'm Raegan Campbell from Mocksville, North Carolina.  I'm a member of Amerikick National Team. For the past 8 years martial arts has been a passion of mine and I'm blessed to be able to travel all over competing in what I love.  I also love to train jujitsu!   It is my goal to motivate, inspire, and empower as many young girls as possible because WE CAN do anything we set our minds to!!

Community Ambassador

- Arizona, USA.

Methu Punchihewa

As a seven‑year karate student and someone who now helps teach classes, I’ve learned how discipline and leadership shape who I am. I bring that same drive into science, where I’ve won the regional science fair three times, earned state champion, and am now headed to the national level science fair. Balancing martial arts and research has taught me how to stay focused, curious, and confident. Now, as an incoming freshman, I’m excited to keep pushing myself in every direction I care about.