Meet our Exec Team

Jayen Datta

Jayen Datta is a Senior at Walter Payton College Prep and serves as the co-president of the Chicago Student Refugee Coalition. He is on the Varsity Basketball Team and loves to play basketball whenever he has the chance. Along with Basketball, he is a leader of Payton's school spirit group and a choreographer for their South Asian Dance Team, Walter Payton Masti! Outside of school he sits on the Chapter Management team for the Re-Write It Project and works as a camp counselor during the summer. After high school, he hopes to pursue business in college!

"I am a Co-Founder and the Co-President. CSRC has a unique opportunity to have a positive impact on our community. When Sou Lynn and I started this organization, we could have never expected how much we had grown since the beginning. I believe the most important part of one's life is their ability to connect with their peers. Connection with your peers is essential as it allows you to become vulnerable with those who share similar experiences of growing up and learning who you are. I believe an organization like ours will not only help newcomer students transition to their new homes but also build a strong and respectful community among our youth. "

- Jayen Datta

Email: jdatta@chicagosrc.org

LinkedIn: Jayen Datta

Sou Lynn Beneteau

Sou Lynn Beneteau is a Senior at Walter Payton College Prep and serves as the co-president of the Chicago Student Refugee Coalition. Sou Lynn is a passionate and driven learner as she hopes to attend a prominent liberal arts school after high school. At Payton, Sou Lynn is heavily involved in the school community. Sou Lynn serves as the Vice President of Student Government, is a member of the Girls Varsity Basketball Team, is a prominent member of Payton's Drama Department - the Payton Players, is apart of Model UN, and is a leader of Payton's mock trial club. Outside of school, Sou Lynn sits on the Chapter Management Team for the Re-Write it Project and plays the Gayageum, a Korean instrument.

"Hello! My name is Sou Lynn Beneteau and I’m a senior at Walter Payton. I love meeting new people, playing music and sports, reading, and acting. I’m a Co-Founder and Co-President at the CSRC. I believe this organization is critical to fostering unforeseen change in Chicago’s social environment. "

- Sou Lynn Beneteau

Nader Assaf

Nader Assaf is a Senior attending Walter Payton College Prep in downtown Chicago. Nader is not only passionate but also dedicated in the classroom. Outside the school, he loves playing sports such as Basketball and Football and he is a leader of the WPCP Boys 16 in' Softball Team. Along with sports, Nader is also the leader of many clubs at Payton such as the school spirit club "Grrrrrr" and Payton's Team Handball Club. After high school, Nader hopes to pursue a degree in Engineering!

"I serve as the Director of Internal Communications along with being one of the founders of the organization. As a son of two immigrants, the CSRC stood out to me for a variety of reasons. most importantly, it stood out for me due to their unique mission and the chance for me to give back to those in need."

- Nader Assaf

Jayne Reyes

Jayne Reyes is a Senior currently attending Walter Payton College Prep. Jayne is a compassionate and hard worker in the classroom and is extremely active outside of it. At Payton, Jayne is the Captain of their Cheer Team and is currently involved in many clubs. She is the leader of Payton's Latin Dance Team: Latin Dance Fusion and Payton GRR (school spirit club), a member of the Payton Advisory Leaders, National Honors Society, Spanish Honors Society, and the Payton-Salazar Mentoring program. After high school, Jayne hopes to major in education.

"Hi! I’m Jayne Reyes, the Director of Volunteer Management for CSRC. From the start, I saw how much we could truly help people who are beginning new lives in our community. What started as a mission to support refugees has grown into a movement filled with compassion, understanding, and connection. Our work strengthens the bonds among our youth, creating a network of individuals who are committed to making our community a better place for everyone."

- Jayne Reyes

Raina Khan

Raina Khan is a senior attending Walter Payton College Prep in Chicago. She is an avid member of her school community both inside and outside of the classroom. Raina is a member of Payton's Varsity Basketball Team, dancer for Payton Masti (South Asian Dance Team), and is a leader of Payton's Muslim Student Association. After high school, she hopes to pursue a major in either Pre-Med, Neuroscience, or Sports Medicine.

"Hi, I'm Raina Khan and I am a senior at Walter Payton. I love learning, but outside of school, I love to hang out with friends, play basketball, and listen to music. I am a Co-Founder and the Director of Marketing for CSRC. As an immigrant myself, I am passionate as CSRC is a great opportunity to help our community!"