LEADERSHIP TEAM
Alexander Zhang
Co-President of Programs
Fairview High School,
Boulder, CO, USA
Hey! I’m Alex. I’m currently building (and breaking) things in technology, investments, and education. While leading growth at a stealth social media startup, community building at an edtech nonprofit, and building next-gen marketing infrastructure with Bill, I enjoy being thoroughly humbled both in 18U hockey and on Lichess. At YEFA, I hope to expand youth entrepreneurship and give back.
Bill Xu
Co-President of Operations
Co-President of YEFA Canada
Montreal, Quebec, CA
Hey! I’m Bill and I love to bring the world of Finance and Computer Science together. I am currently working on a marketing infrastructure company with Alexander Zhang and an energy-efficient flooring company backed by the Brilliant Catalyst. I wish to share my passion in Finance and Entrepreneurship through YEFA. Oh yeah, I also enjoy working out.
Grace Zhang
Co-President of Marketing
Hamilton High School,
Chandler, AZ, USA
Hello! I’m Grace Zhang, and I’m looking to go into economics and finance, and community service is a big part of my life. I’ve played competitive volleyball for nearly 8 years, and I love indie pop and alternative music. I would list my achievements but my LinkedIn is pretty comprehensive 🙂
Amber Dong
Co-President of Finance
Emma Willard School,
Troy, New York
Hi, me and my team make sure that YEFA is doing well financially through setting up budgets, getting sponsors, and hosting fundraisers. Additionally, I am also the Student Council Representative at my school and a YSIC finalist
Cynthia Wang
Co-President of Marketing
Davis Senior High School，
Davis, CA, USA
Hello~ I’m Cynthia! In YEFA, I’m in charge of managing marketing timelines, meetings, and tasks. I’m interested in the field of economics and econometrics, and I have a (traumatic) history of competition math. Outside of school, I love to explore music, art, and other languages, and I’m a track & field athlete.
Suri Yilin Li
Co-President of YEFA Canada
Co-President of Operations
Havergal College,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hi, I’m Suri! I’m interested in economics and entrepreneurship through the lens of social impact as well as philosophy. Through YEFA, I want to share my passion and vision with my surrounding community. Outside of school, I am a competitive fencer who has been stabbed (legally) for 8 years. In essays and short stories, I hope to voice my worldview while capturing the smaller moments of life.
Stanley Xu
Co-President of YEFA China, Shanghai
American School, Shanghai, China
Heyo! I’m Stanley, and I’m interested in the study of science, technology, and society. I’ve been a soccer player turned badminton player turned hockey player turned tennis player turned cross country runner. I’m a lover, I’m a fighter, I’m a forensics impromptu speaker. Through YEFA, I hope I can offer more opportunities to international students.
Lily Peng
Gen Z Career Path Seminars Founder
Hello, I’m Lily Peng. I’m dedicated to using advocacy to create positive community change. I lead Gen Z Seminars and founded Project Lotus for AAPI cultural celebration. With 8 years of debating experience, I achieved the US Rank 1 in my Freshman year and recently became the World Champion in International Public Policy Forum Debate. I advocate for racial equity and representation at state and local legislatures, including the Maryland General Assembly. I’m the first Student Commissioner for Howard County’s AAPI Commission, also serving as Corresponding Secretary. I captained my Mock Trial team to a 2021 State Championship. Beyond this, I play viola in the GT Youth Orchestra, enjoy traditional dance, and teach public speaking and debate to empower youth.
David Jiang
Gen Z Career Path Seminars
Co-Founder
Hello, my name is David Jiang, and I am passionate about promoting financial literacy and connecting microeconomic principles with data science. With YEFA, I invite seasoned professionals to speak about potential career paths. I also hold an administrative role in my school’s Key Club, and we collaborate with local organizations to provide community service opportunities to students. I am thus quite dedicated to community service, as I am also involved in multiple other volunteer nonprofits. I hold a particular affinity for music, as I sing for regional and national competitions, and I made Indiana’s All-State band for oboe last year. In the coming years I look to continue my community service, and perhaps enter into a finance-related career.
ADVISORY BOARD
Raymond Mathis
Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Viswise Academy
Former Equity Management of Tati NY Inc
Former Portfolio Manager at Spirit of America investment Funds
Former Senior Equity Research Analyst at S&P Global
Satya Tripathi
Founder & CEO of Global Alliance
Former UN Assistant Secretary-General
Former Head of UN’s multiple Divisions
Marc Naddell
Director of Alliance for Impact Career Department Center
Co-Founder of MyT. Coach
Former Senior Executive at Fortune 500 companies
Veteran global executive and board member for companies based in Silicon Valley
Angelene Huang
Founder and Chairwoman of Alliance for Impact
Guest Instructor at United Nations UNITA
Former Head of Treasury at Two-Sigma Investment (Hedge Fund)
Hope Yin
Head of Engineering Engagement @ a top U.S. Bank
PCC, CPC, ELI-MP, C.ORE Specialist
Executive/Leadership/Career Coach
Fortune 200/Former Fortune 25 Technology Executive
Entrepreneur | Influencer
Frank Lin
Founder and managing director of Ancilla Capital Advisors of Alternative Investment
CEO of Atrata Inc
Former Senior management at Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, and other global investment firms
Former Head of Quant Analytics for Morgan Stanley Real Estate