Anna Koessler
Anna started her CISV journey as a delegate in two Youth Meetings in 2012 & 2013, followed by an experience as a Junior Counselor in 2016. After graduating high school, she became very involved in her home chapter of Linz, Austria. She also volunteered for her national association, where she modernized its website and created social media accounts. Over the years, she has served as staff at two Villages and a Youth Meeting, served as a Village Camp Director, and completed the necessary certification to become a leadership trainer. Anna moved to San Francisco to earn her graduate degree, and is now remaining in the area to continue her professional journey.
Ben Allan-Rahill
Ben started his CISV journey in Maine, attending local chapter activities with his older siblings. He attended Village and Step Up, and grew his involvement with the local chapter throughout high school. He served as Local Junior Representative (LJR) for the Maine chapter, and volunteered at the national level. During college he helped lead multiple national committees, culminating in his term as the National Junior Representative (NJR) from 2019-2021. He greatly enjoyed working with CISV USA, but recalls his opportunity to lead a Step Up from the San Francisco chapter as his most cherished CISV experience. He is now based in San Francisco full-time, working as a software engineer.