Team Biographies
Our Team
The Caspian team is a diverse bunch. We come from various backgrounds and are all going to different places. Regardless, our passion for keeping abreast of international events unites us as one.
Want to learn more about a team member? Keep scrolling to read our biographies.
Elaina Kilker
Elaina is a Government: International Politics and Policy major. After graduation Elaina would like to find a meaningful job in government in which she can make a difference. She would especially enjoy one in which she could motivate young people to recognize their civic duties. Directly across the river from Harrisburg, Elaina resides in Enola, Pennsylvania with her family. She is involved with Generation Joshua, plays on the basketball team, and is the events coordinator for the Alexandria Historical Society.
Sahknaa Relph
Sahknaa is pursuing a Government Major with a track in American Politics and Policy. Her goal is to work in government after graduation, serving at the state level. Sahknaa is originally from a small town in South Dakota, aptly named Watertown because of the surrounding lakes. She enjoys the cello, political theory books, and a good walk.
Jake Bell
Jake Bell is a PHC college student planning to major in Economics and Business Analytics, with some political theory classes thrown in. However that looks, Jake is passionate about music, creating visually-appealing graphics, meeting new people, and always learning more about international politics. Originally from London, England, Jake anticipates making the most of his time in the Washington, D.C. area while he figures out where he will work after graduation. In his spare time, Jake enjoys Mock Trial, sprinting, playing piano, and trying new adventure sports.
Nikolas Frey
Nikolas is a sophomore at Patrick Henry College where he majors in Government: American Politics & Policy. After graduation, Nikolas plans to attend law school with the desire to work in the federal government. Nikolas’s passion is for service, both now and in the future and always searches for ways to help others. At Patrick Henry College, Nikolas competes in both varsity Mock Trial and Civic Debate. As well, Nikolas works on the George Wythe Review and is a founding member of the Patrick Henry Pre-Law Society. Nikolas is from Cape May, NJ and when he is not studying, is an avid sports fan.
Lynsy Jerrard
Lynsy Jerrard is a Junior at Patrick Henry College studying American Politics and Policy. She is from Dover, Pennsylvania. Lynsy is currently involved in the Caspian Project, and has participated in PHC’s Civic Debate and Mock Trial. Following graduation, she hopes to have a career as a political consultant or in a field relating to education policy.
Logan Crockett
Logan Crockett is a freshman at Patrick Henry College who is planning to major in International Politics and Policy. Originally from southern Missouri, Logan enjoys spending time outdoors and playing music with family and friends. He loves to travel and looks forward to studying abroad. After graduation, Logan is hoping to work in international ministry or as a missionary.