Charlotte

Co-Manager & Co-Leader
of Race Day Logistics

Hi! My name is Charlotte Andrews, and I am a senior at Canton High School.

This is my fourth year on SJ5K, and I am thrilled to be Co-Manager and head of Race Day Management!

I am so grateful to be a part of such an impactful event, and I love seeing the community rally around our families every year. Outside of SJ5K, I am a part of Link Crew, NHS, and Canton girls tennis. I can’t wait for another successful year!

Sharbin

Co-Manager & Co-Leader
of Race Day Logistics

Hi! My name is Sharbin Sajadpour, and I’m a senior at Salem High School.

This is my fourth year participating in SJ5K, and I’m honored to serve as Co-Manager and head of Logistics. 

I’m dedicated to bringing the community together and creating an unforgettable experience for everyone!

Beyond SJ5K, I’m actively involved in Salem Student Congress and NHS. 

Looking forward to an incredible year.

Caroline

Student Leader
of Family Events

Hi, I’m Caroline Fenner, and I am a junior at Plymouth High School.

This is my third year being a part of the SJ5K team.  I am also involved in Best Buddies, PCEP FMG, the student council, and I play softball for Plymouth.

I can’t wait to see what we accomplish this year!

Lilli

Student Leader 
of Family Care

Hi! My name is Lilli Halahan and I am a senior at Salem High School.

This is my 3rd year apart of SJ5K and I am so excited to be the leader of family care this year. I love getting to work closely with each family and getting to see the community rally together and support them.

Outside of the SJ5K, I am apart of DECA and Ive done cheer for 9 years. I can’t wait for another great SJ5K!

Mallory

Student Leader
of Fundraising

Hi! My name is Mallory Harden and I am a junior at Plymouth high school.

This will be my 3rd year on SJ5K and I am so grateful to be the leader of fundraising and blast week!

I love the SJ5K because I get to see first hand how much of an impact we can have on our community.

Outside of SJ5K I am on Student Congress, National Honor Society, and the Plymouth golf team.

Ella

Student Leader of Storytelling & Club Secretary  

Hi, my name is Ella Enright and I am a senior at Salem High School.

This is my third year apart of SJ5K and I am very excited to be head of storytelling and the secretary for our club!

I love seeing the impact the SJ5K makes on the community each and every year. Outside of SJ5K, I am on the Salem Pom team, apart of the MAPP All Stars, Salem Council, National Honor Society, and Link Crew.

I cannot wait for an another amazing year!

Cooper

Student Leader of Social Media & Video

My name is Cooper Buck, and I am a senior at Canton.

This is my 4th year on SJ5K. Outside of SJ5K, I am involved in several other organizations such as Student Youth Dialogues, Link Crew and the Aviation Club.

I can’t wait to see all the things the SJ5K will accomplish this year.

Veda

Student Leader
of Family Gifts

Hi! My name is Veda Keshavamurthy and I’m a senior at Plymouth High school.

This will be my fourth year on SJ5K and I am be the leader for Family Gifts this year.

Outside of SJ5K, I am a part of my school’s swim team and student congress.

I’m really excited for another great year!

Melanie Burkett

Staff Advisor

I'm a Special Education Teacher at Plymouth High School and the Advisor for General Club and Family Care

I've Been involved with SJ5K since 2021 and am married with two kids that attend P-CCS Schools. 

Alayna Sotherland

Staff Advisor

I'm a former PCCS teacher, now living in Chicago, working for Northwestern University's Alumni Association. This is my fourth year working with the SJ5K, overseeing our Promotions teams: Print Media, Social Media + Video, and Fundraising. 

Outside of teaching and the SJ5K, I spend my time reading, rock climbing, and decorating cakes and cookies.

Kevin Kollar

Staff Advisor

I'm a Physics Teacher at Plymouth High School and the Advisor for Race Logisitcs and Sponsorship.

I also coach soccer year-round for PHS, adivse two other clubs at PCEP (HOSA and the Science and Engineering Fair), and am the lead Cross Country Coordinator for the Metro-Detroit Charter League.