Meet the READ TO SUCCEED Ambassadors!

Ready to bring deliveries, pick up donations, and connect with locations in need of books!

Arnav Nawani 

Arnav Nawani is a senior at Columbus Academy. Arnav participates in school musicals, is a part of the National Junior Honors Society, and loves playing tennis.

Arnav shares: "I believe in Read to Succeed because it gives the chance to read to so many more children. Reading can open doors and impact children’s lives in extraordinary ways. This program means so much to me because reading brings out the creativity in me and makes want to learn more, and everyone should have that opportunity."

ABBY WORLY

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Abby Worly is New Albany graduate and freshman at Miami University. Her hobbies include dancing at Broadway Bound Dance Center, baking, and spending time with her family and friends! 

Abby shares: "Ever since I was younger, I have always loved learning through reading! I can’t wait to share some of my favorite books with other kids that I will be collecting and donating! I am so grateful for this opportunity to work with Emily and the Read To Succeed Foundation! I have met so many incredible people through this experience and can’t wait to continue this journey!”

Addie Schwind

Addie is a sophomore at Olentangy Orange High School and is excited to be joining the RTS ambassador team. She is a competitive dancer with Generations Performing Arts Center and has always loved to read!  Addie shares that her passion for reading began when she was little and she still reads all of the time.

​Addie is passionate about the mission of the Read to Succeed Foundation and the importance of reading for future success. She is thrilled to be a part of providing important literacy opportunities for those most in need in our community. 

Juliet Zaczepinski

Juliet is a freshman at New Albany High School. She enjoys voice lessons, musical theater and tennis. Juliet has teamed up with her brother and sister to collect and distribute books for Read to Succeed. Juliet loves reading and wants to be able to give that experience to other kids.

Eve Zaczepinski

Eve is a senior at New Albany High School and has been promoting literacy and book ownership as a RTS ambassador for 7 years. 

Outside of RTS, Eve is president of GirlUp, and hosts the Unchained fashion show as part of her role. She also loves to travel, read, and make crafts.
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Emmett Zaczepinski

Emmett Zaczepinski is a senior at New Albany High School. He considers himself fortunate to have grown up surrounded by books and wants to be able to offer that opportunity to other kids in the community.

Emmett's hobbies include participating in athletics, traveling, and bowling. 
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GABY ARRESE

Gaby is a freshman at Columbus Academy where she enjoys playing field hockey and lacrosse, and participating in her school's musicals.​ Gaby has always had a deep passion for reading and it is something that brings her so much joy. 
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Gaby shares, "Having books is something that I took for granted. That's why I love how Read to Succeed gives everybody books so they can experience the happiness of reading."  

MADALYN SIEGEL

Madalyn is currently a 7th grader at New Albany Middle School and is excited to be stepping up to a role as an RTS ambassador! Madalyn shares she loves to help others and believes everyone should have a chance to be able to read. Alongside serving the community, Madalyn loves dancing ballet at New Albany Ballet Company.
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Alyssa Eisenberg

Alyssa is a sophomore at Bexley High School and is excited to join the Read to Succeed foundation. She was inspired to join and make a difference by her cousin, fellow RTS ambassador, Abby Worly.  

Alyssa loves to read and hopes to promote literacy and love of reading in others! 

Arshiya Ahsan

 Arshiya is a second-year BA/MD student at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and is thrilled to join the RTS team. With a love for reading and a passion for community service, Arshiya is eager to help promote literacy and inspire a love of books in young readers. Outside of RTS, Arshiya enjoys piano, tennis, learning new languages, and arts/crafts. Arshiya hopes to make a meaningful impact by helping to provide more children with the opportunity to discover the joy that reading brings!

rania ahsan

Rania is currently a sophomore at The Barstow School in Kansas City and is grateful for the opportunity to be a RTS ambassador. Rania is a part of her school’s varsity golf team, plays the piano, and participates in various clubs. She loves working on community service projects, cooking, reading, and being with family and friends. Her love for reading and learning has been with her from a young age, and she hopes to inspire others to discover the joy that books can bring.
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Rania shares, "Reading has always been a gateway to adventure and learning for me. I'm so grateful to be part of Read to Succeed and to help bring that experience to others. Books have the power to inspire and change lives, and I can't wait to share that with more young readers!"

ayyaan ahsan

Ayyaan is a freshman at Blue Springs South High School, where he participates in tennis, swim team, and choir. Ayyaan loves reading and being involved in the community. He is very excited to make an impact through RTS. 

Ayyaan shares, "Books have been a source of comfort through my hardest times, opening doors to new realities. Growing up, I believed everyone had access to books and the joy of reading whenever they wished. However, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized that not everyone has this privilege. I’m excited to be part of RTS and look forward to helping others discover the world of reading and the diverse perspectives it offers."

Berkeley jackson

Berkeley Jackson is currently a 7th grader at New Albany Middle School. Outside of school, Berkeley loves dancing with the New Albany Ballet Company. 

Berkeley shares, " I love to read more than almost anything else. There is nothing better than jumping into a good book and reading for hours because you know there is nothing better to do but get lost in the twists and turns of an amazing story. It had really never occurred to me that kids haven’t been able to experience this feeling of getting into a really amazing book, until I heard about The Read to Succeed Foundation. One reason why I want to volunteer at The Read to Succeed Foundation is because I want to make a difference. I  believe that the feeling of getting into a great book is one every child should be able to enjoy."