Janiya
Food Product Development
Joined in October 2025
My name is Janiya but everyone calls me Jay or Niya. I’m a senior at West Philly High School and what I like to do is do hair and cook. In the future I hope to see myself with my own hair salon and my own cooking business. My dream is to have my own house and be able to travel the country to get more cooking experience. However I would like to say at the moment my main dream is that when I get out of school I will have my hair and cooking business in place.
Sanaa
Food Product Development
Joined in October 2025
Hi! My name is Sanaa. I like to paint and spend time with my friends. In the future I hope to go to veterinarian school. My main goal at the moment is to further my knowledge and open my mind to new experiences.
Caleb
Social Media
Joined in October 2025
Hi, my name Caleb. I like to play video games, sports, and bake. My dream is to go to college at Temple at their Japan campus. I plan on studying real estate or fashion design
Kaylee
Social Media
Joined in October 2025
Hi, my name is Kaylee. I like to bake and I also enjoy cooking sometimes. Some of my favorite things to cook are pasta and cookies. When I get older, I would like to be a veterinarian. I like to hang out with my sister and go down to Chinatown.
Zahyia
Administrative
Joined in October 2025
Hi, this is Zahiya and I’m in Ninth grade. I go to West Philadelphia high school. I want to be a tattoo artist when I grow up and I’ve been sketching since I was 7. I like working at Rebel Ventures because we make healthy food for school and we try our best. I like that it is a nonprofit business that has teamwork and support all around.
Camya
Social Media
Joined in October 2025
I’m Camya and currently attend West Philadelphia High. My favorite color is purple. I enjoy hanging out with my friends. I am a kind and chill person.
Rebel Mentors
Dayanna Shomo
Communications Specialist
Joined in October 2019
My name is Dayanna but everyone calls me by my last name which is Shomo. I am a junior at Temple University working on my bachelor’s in communications studies. I joined the Rebel Crew in October 2019 as a high-schooler and have continued to work with Rebel Ventures throughout my college years. I am the editor and writer behind the blogs and quarterly newsletters. As well as the one who is behind our social media pages. I like how Rebel is giving me the experience of working in communications because I believe it will help with my major and later on in my career. I hope to help Rebel be able to be true to our missions and evaluate the team during my time here.
Kwan Howard
Rebel Group Leader
Joined in May 2025
Hi, my name is Kwan Howard. I am an art curator, organizer, and the founder of Vicarious Love, an arts group that builds creative infrastructure in Philadelphia through art programming and cultural-driven events. For over a decade, I have organized progressive spaces and initiatives that amplify local artists, support their careers, and invite the public to engage with art in transformative ways.
Alongside my work in the arts, I am passionate about education and have taught a youth art and design program at a Philadelphia charter school. I also serve as a Youth Group Leader with Rebel Ventures, where I work with a network of community and educational partners dedicated to equipping Philadelphia youth with skills and experiences that will benefit them beyond the classroom. This role deepens my commitment to mentorship, empowering young people to build confidence, creativity, and perspective through hands-on experience.