Meet the Team
All the way from Memphis, Tennessee we have Rene Jomatheu. He’s a senior studying Psychology at the University of Memphis. Known for his catchy lingo, he is commonly heard saying, “What’s crackenin?” and, “Wazoo wazoo.” His passions include basketball and singing in the shower. Having grown up in a Korean household, Rene’s favorite food is kimchi bokumbop. But all of that changed when his team recently opened his eyes to the world of Greek cuisine. After learning of the crisis, he knew he had to take time off school to spread awareness about the issue. He hopes that one day all North Koreans will have freedom.
Recently smitten by California, Elyssa Griffin may never want to leave Torrance once the Summer Tour ends. Hailing from Countdown County, she’s grown up alongside NASA and Mickey Mouse. Elyssa is, “Queen of the Pun.” She can often be found lunging around parking lots and wondering about the well being of field cows. Elyssa hopes to one day pursue a career in nursing and travel the world, specifically visit Ireland. Never one to skip out on a chance at fun or a visit to 3355, Elyssa knows the value of a good cup of coffee. Though joining LiNK was a last minute decision, Elyssa has quickly been captivated by the crisis and convicted to make a change.
Easily spotted by her edgy hair and rockin’ wardrobe, Bridget Doerr adds flair to the Southeast Team. Passionate about the next generation, Bridget mentors students from her church and volunteers at an orphanage in Africa. She loves to drive and is often found behind the wheel, belting out show tunes. But don’t ask her to play games, because Bridget does not like to have fun. After having followed the Heartland Nomads during the Spring Tour, she knew had to be involved in putting an end to this crisis. She wont be heading home to St. Louis, Missouri anytime soon because right after tour ends she’ll be headed back to Africa! 
Full of joy and optimism, Chelsea Quinn is a ray of sunshine stolen directly from South Florida! A psychology student at USF, she can often be found reciting newly-learned Korean phrases and singing songs in a “tiny voice”. Her damaged sense of smell works to her advantage when encountering roadkill and skunks on the road…The other teammates aren’t so lucky. Around the LiNK office she is known for her killer abbreviations such as “show-show” for shower and “bev-bev” for anything drinkable. Her creativity and enthusiasm make her a wondrous asset to the Southeast team. After attending three LiNK screenings at her college campus, Chelsea decided it was time to stop standing on the sidelines, and become actively involved in ending the North Korean human rights crisis.
