About the Organizers

Philip Golczak


Philip is the Head Council President and has been a part of the Student Council since his freshman year, and he served as class president during his junior year. He is the Vice President of the National Honors Society, Co-Captain of the USA Biology Olympiad Team, and Team Manager of the Science Olympiad team. His passion for science and community service recently led him to work in a biomedical research lab, where he worked on pioneering cancer treatment methods using advanced imaging tools. There he was recognized for his contribution to imaging technology.

Philip is thrilled to be a part of the Rainbow Run and is grateful for the opportunity to give back to his community. He hopes to see the Rainbow Run continue to grow and inspire others to make a positive impact for years to come.


Rhea Deshpande

Rhea has been a member of Student Council since her freshman year, and she currently serves as the Head Council Vice President. She is a varsity co-captain for the Mayfield High School gymnastics team. She is the Attendance Secretary for the National Honors Society, Co-Captain for Science Olympiad, a Wildcat Focus mentor for freshmen, and a member of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Committee. Rhea has been a member of the PRIDE of Mayfield Marching Band since 6th grade and served as Section & Squad Leader for the past two years. She also participates in Interact Club where she engages in a variety of meaningful activities that allow her to give back to her community. 

Rhea is excited to be a part of the Fourth Annual Rainbow Run, and she is honored to be involved in the planning of such an impactful event to both the community and to UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital. She hopes the Rainbow Run will continue to grow in its success and make a difference in the lives of many families.


Gabriella DiLalla

Gabriella Di Lalla is the Head Council Treasurer, and she has served as the Treasurer for her freshman, sophomore, and junior years. She is a member of the Mayfield Girls Golf team, National Honors Society, Interact club, and she is a Wildcat Focus mentor and a contributor to the Paw Print Newspaper. Gabriella is excited to take part in the 2025 Rainbow Run and continues its legacy. She is thankful for the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the families at UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital.


Jessica Lieberman

Jessica is the Head Council Secretary. She also served as Class Secretary during her sophomore and junior years. In addition to Student Council, Jessica is a member of Interact Club, the Paw Print Newspaper, National Honors Society, and she is a Wildcat Focus mentor. She recently attended the service immersion trip to Ohio City, where she was able to participate in various volunteer activities to help struggling individuals and families in that community. Service and giving back is extremely important to Jessica, which is why she is grateful and thrilled to have an integral role in helping organize this year’s Rainbow Run. She hopes the Rainbow Run will be a lasting event within our community and that it will benefit as many people as possible. 


Nadia Gerbasi, Leo Weissman, Grace Smiley, and Jack Dominish

The 2021-2022 Head Student Council officers who planned and organized the Inaugural Rainbow Run in 2022.

JACK, LEO, NADIA, AND GRACE AT THE INAUGURAL RAINBOW RUN (2022)

Christopher Torda and Melissa Sanson

Chris and Melissa

Chris Torda and Melissa Fini Sanson teach at Mayfield High School. Chris is a science teacher and teaches biology, honors biology, and chemistry. He loves to golf, game nights, and his cat Piper. Melissa Fini Sanson is an Italian teacher. She loves to travel, read, and go to Orange Theory. They have served as the Mayfield High School Student Council Co-Advisors since 2008. They are also the Senior Class and Junior Class advisors. They are proud of the work of their officer, and they look forward to another fantastic Rainbow Run this year.


Kennedy Ricci and Madison Asher

Co-Founders of the Rainbow Run

Madison and Kennedy at the end of the Rainbow Run in 2013

Madison and Kennedy at the end of the first ever Rainbow Run in 2013


Want to Contact The Organizers?

Submit the form below and one of the event organizers will respond, or use the following information to contact someone directly:

Student Council: mhsheadcouncil@gmail.com

Philip Golczak: ph.golczak@gmail.com

Rhea Deshpande: rheadeshpande2@gmail.com

Gabriella DiLalla: gabrielladilalla@icloud.com

Jessica Lieberman: gabop124@outlook.com

Christopher Torda: ctorda@mayfieldschools.org

Melissa Sanson: msanson@mayfieldschools.org