Port Wentworth Youth Council

Jacques Gumpal is an incoming freshman at Savannah Early College High School with prior business experience through FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America). Driven by business and economics, Jacques plans to develop his own research paper this year while balancing academics with volleyball and tennis. As Finance Manager, he has kept an eye on small business and the possibility of data centers being developed in Port Wentworth, and hopes to advocate for small businesses that could be affected by power demand, water usage, infrastructure, and traffic around commercial areas. He plans to study economics with a minor in finance and pursue a career in investment banking.

Tega Uwhubetiyi is a senior at Woodville-Tompkins High School who enjoys reading, writing, makeup artistry, and cooking. Passionate about science, she participates in Track & Field, DECA, and FBLA, and is an Explorer in her school’s Medical Sciences and Hospitality & Tourism Explorer Post. She joined the Youth Council to work alongside the city’s council to improve the lives of young people in her community, and hopes to contribute ideas for programs promoting exercise, health, skill-building for children, and community service opportunities for young adults. Tega plans to work in an entry-level nursing position while completing prerequisites for nursing school, with the goal of becoming a Dermatology Nurse Practitioner.

Gabriel Reid is a ninth-grade student at Savannah Arts Academy who is passionate about technology, creativity, leadership, and community involvement. She enjoys traveling, acting, coding, designing websites and games, public speaking, fashion, and entrepreneurship, and serves as an assistant instructor for Girls Code Savannah. An accomplished public speaker, she has won multiple STEM Expo competitions in Savannah. Gabriel joined the Youth Council to become more involved in the community and gain leadership experience, and is passionate about youth opportunities, community safety, arts programs, and creating spaces where teens can grow and express themselves.

Zion PhillipRoy Thomas is a sophomore at Robert W. Groves High School. In his free time he plays online games with friends and spends time with family, and he is a member of the eSports team where he primarily plays Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. He is taking classes in both cyber security and aerospace engineering. Zion joined the Youth Council to better understand how the city operates, and has shown a passion for helping those in need through community service projects such as distributing shoes, bags, and school supplies.

Julianna Davis is a freshman at Effingham County High School and a member of the Port Wentworth Youth Council. She enjoys playing soccer, staying active, and trying new things. Julianna joined the Youth Council because she wanted to become more involved in her community, meet new people, and make a difference. After graduation she hopes to become an OB sonographer, and is also interested in exploring engineering as another possible career path.

Eniyha Saunders attends Groves High School and enjoys playing video games, making art, and watching documentaries. She joined the Port Wentworth Youth Council because she wants to learn more about the city she lives in and how it runs. She hopes to encourage more people to join Youth Council, learn about Port Wentworth, and help make it a better place for the youth in the community. After graduating, Eniyha plans to join the Air Force and become a fighter pilot.