Two nationally ranked chess enthusiasts, Max Mottola from NY and Elsie Kamoni in Nairobi, Kenya recently joined CTC and were appointed NY Chapter Leader of Global Outreach and Chess Ambassador in Africa. Their passion for the game and their dedication to helping challenged chess peers is what CTC is looking for in future leaders.
Max’s most noteworthy chess achievements include two-time National High School Team Champion. He is part of the pilot project that CTC will soon launch to meet the needs of African chess beginners. Elsie Kamoni, 9-years-old only, has been taking the podium at regional, national and international chess tournaments. Among her long list of impressive chess achievements, her moment of glory undoubtedly goes to the gold medal in the Africa Chess Championship, Under 7 Girls category, which delegated her to proudly carry Africa’s flag in the U8 Girls category at the 2022 World Schools Chess Championship held in Panama City. It was through this world championship that she and CTC Founder WIM Ellen Wang met and started the conversation of working together. Since CTC’s Global Outreach trip in March, Elsie has been volunteering at multiple chess activities organized by CTC, including the chess mini-camp in Ruiru and the chess instructions at Salama Gachie Primary School.
CTC wholeheartedly welcomes Max and Elsie! For their full bios, please check out here.