Our Teachers
Our exceptional teachers and board members
Our Teachers
Our exceptional teachers and board members
Our Teachers
Our exceptional teachers and board members
Directors
Directors
Leadership
Claire Gao - Executive Director
Claire Gao is a rising senior at Livingston High School who’s passionate about public speaking, STEM, and mentoring younger students. She’s taught speech and debate for four years, co-founded a youth debate academy, and led multiple summer camps across grades 3–9. At school, she’s the Head of Code for her robotics team, Co-Captain and Head of Build for the rocketry club, and serves as student council president at her Chinese school.
Alan Li - Assistant Executive Director
Alan Li is a rising Junior at Livingston High School who finds interests in various fields such as music, business, and STEM, especially computer science. Alan is passionate about bringing awareness to prevalent issues, as he volunteers, leads programs and campaigns, and conducts research. His awareness extends to him doing a lot of public speaking, and placing at many national debate completions.
Yug Shah - Assistant Executive Director
Assistant Executive Director & Marketing Manager Yug Shah is a sophomore at Livingston High School with a passion for mechanical engineering and applied physics. He founded and runs his own music tutoring organization with a goal of raising money to incorporate musical education to students with special needs and learning disabilities. Additionally, he is captain of Livingston’s FIRE Robotics team, working as the strategy and non-technical lead for the team.
Jack Klein - Assistant Executive Director
Jack Klein is a rising senior at Livingston High School with experience leading student-run organizations and mentoring younger students. He’s previously worked at academic summer programs and brings a structured, hands-on approach to the classroom. At school, he’s involved in debate, Model UN, and peer leadership.
Anna Zhu - Assistant Executive Director
Anna Zhu is a junior at Livingston High School with a strong enthusiasm for STEM related topics. At school, she is an active member of the Science Olympiad team and has competed at the state level. She is also on the executive board of Key Club, Livingston High School’s largest club, where she helps organize various service projects. Outside of school, she tutors students in English and math on a weekly basis.
Patrick Gao - Technology Director
Patrick Gao is a student entering 9th Grade at Livingston High School with a strong interest in math and computer science. He has participated in several academic competitions and earned a gold medal in the American Computer Science League. He also placed first in the New Jersey Math League, showing his strength and dedication in these subjects.
Vincent Ye - External Affairs Director, Website Manager & Admin
Vincent Ye is a sophmore at Livingston High School who is interested in many subjects such as STEM, robotics, and debate. Vincent actively works to spotlight critical issues by engaging in service, organizing and leading initiatives, and pursuing research. He frequently communicates these ideas through public speaking and extensive involvement in debate competitions, where he has consistently achieved strong results both individually and as part of a team.
Olivia Mei - External Affairs Director
Olivia Mei is a junior at Livingston High School who spends her time debating about real-world issues, sharing her passion for public speaking by teaching younger students debate at her local Chinese school. Olivia also loves music, performing in regular piano concerts and serving as section leader in her marching band. At school, she's the Vice President of My Circle of Friends and Head of Public Relations for Livingston Locals.
Chloe Guan - Social Media Manager & Marketing Manager
Chloe Guan is a sophmore at Livingston High school who is dedicated to enriching young minds. She manages the many social media pages. She participates in many clubs at school and teaches young kids. Chloe is eager to mentor students and expand the community.
Emily Park - Social Media Manager
Emily Park is a senior at Livingston High School with a passion for healthcare and music. In addition to being a social media manager, she operates her own piano school business where she takes on multiple students aged 3-12 weekly, travels internationally to go on medical missions, and serves as a weekly youth leader for her church. Outside of her academic pursuits, she enjoys competing at piano concerts and performing at festivals in Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center.
Jaden Nzekwu - Social Media Manager
Jaden Nzekwu is a senior at Livingston High School who’s passionate about mental health, music and theater, and mentoring younger students. On top of being Social Media Manager, Jaden has performed in five theater productions, participated in multiple select choral groups, and continuously studied psychology and neuroscience and their importance to society. He's worked as Secretary of the LHS's Black Student Union, competed and placed in Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) competitions, and has recently joined the Chinese Honor Society. When not engaging in academic activities, Jaden spends his time volunteering, going out with friends, or relaxing at home with family.
Jophy Dong - Social Media Manager
Jophy Dong is a senior at Livingston High School with a passion for the sciences, especially food science and biology! Jophy often spends his time tutoring younger children sciences and doing extensive research on niche topics. Besides science, he enjoys tutoring english and math for the young.
Aobin Wang - Event Manager
Aobin Wang is a sophmore at The Pingry School who has long been interested in historical interactions and the decisions that people make. He has taken part in many NAQT quiz bowl tournaments and International Academic History Competitions, and is ready to implement many innovative ideas as an event manager. He is very active in Pingry's national-level Varsity Squash program and also co-captains their fledling Quiz Bowl club.
Jon Chin - Event Manager
Jon Chin is a senior at Livingston Highschool. He has a passion for history and was invited to interview Florida State University oral history professor Dr. Kurt Piehler about Dr. Piehler's work concerning WWII veterans. Jon is also a member of Livingston Highschool's history bowl and quizbowl teams, the later of which won the 2025 HSCNT nationals tournament. Jon also has a passion for teaching and the martial arts, particularly: taekwondo. Jon has earned a third degree black belt in taekwondo and taught taekwondo to students at Oliver Street School in Newark as part of Team Raposa's summer school program.
Managers
Zachary Lee - Marketing Manager
Zachary Lee is a sophomore at Livingston high school who is very passionate about science and music. He teaches music to young kids in his own student ran organization. Zac has also made multiple top bands, playing the drums, such as the area band and the Livingston Wind symphony. In addition, Zac also swims for the Livingston High school swim team and West Essex Ymca team. In school, Zac made the NJSL school team for AP Bio and is a member of the math national honors society.
Carolin Qiao - Design Manager
Carolin Qiao is an 8th grader at Heritage Middle School who loves staying active and trying new challenges. She is especially passionate about fencing and figure skating, and enjoys helping coach younger skaters by sharing tips, encouragement, and her love for the sport. Outside of athletics, Carolin likes to draw and be creative, and she enjoys helping others and being a supportive teammate and friend.
Jessica Liu - Communications Manager
Jessica Liu is an upcoming 9th-grade student at Heritage Middle School with a strong academic record. She is highly motivated in science and mathematics, having participated in MathCounts and Science Olympiad for over 2 years and currently serving as a Science Olympiad co-captain. Jessica demonstrates excellent public speaking and communication skills, earning individual medals at FBLA and being selected to represent Heritage Middle School at Model UN. She also has a strong interest in coding, contributing to her team’s first-place finish in ACSL. In addition to her academic pursuits, Jessica is a member of the school tennis team and plays the violin in the chamber orchestra.
Anna Shuvalova - Design Manager
Anna Shuvalova is a junior at Livingston High School with a passion for science, math and filmmaking. In addition to being the head of build for science Olympiad competing for the school, she teaches ESL classes and is involved with her Town's television committee. In her free time she plays volleyball and direct studio shows for her school and volunteers for her town.
Zachary Lee - Marketing Manager
Zachary Lee is a sophomore at Livingston high school who is very passionate about science and music. He teaches music to young kids in his own student ran organization. Zac has also made multiple top bands, playing the drums, such as the area band and the Livingston Wind symphony. In addition, Zac also swims for the Livingston High school swim team and West Essex Ymca team. In school, Zac made the NJSL school team for AP Bio and is a member of the math national honors society.
Carolin Qiao - Design Manager
Carolin Qiao is an 8th grader at Heritage Middle School who loves staying active and trying new challenges. She is especially passionate about fencing and figure skating, and enjoys helping coach younger skaters by sharing tips, encouragement, and her love for the sport. Outside of athletics, Carolin likes to draw and be creative, and she enjoys helping others and being a supportive teammate and friend.
Jessica Liu - Communications Manager
Jessica Liu is an upcoming 9th-grade student at Heritage Middle School with a strong academic record. She is highly motivated in science and mathematics, having participated in MathCounts and Science Olympiad for over 2 years and currently serving as a Science Olympiad co-captain. Jessica demonstrates excellent public speaking and communication skills, earning individual medals at FBLA and being selected to represent Heritage Middle School at Model UN. She also has a strong interest in coding, contributing to her team’s first-place finish in ACSL. In addition to her academic pursuits, Jessica is a member of the school tennis team and plays the violin in the chamber orchestra.
Zachary Lee - Marketing Manager
Zachary Lee is a sophomore at Livingston high school who is very passionate about science and music. He teaches music to young kids in his own student ran organization. Zac has also made multiple top bands, playing the drums, such as the area band and the Livingston Wind symphony. In addition, Zac also swims for the Livingston High school swim team and West Essex Ymca team. In school, Zac made the NJSL school team for AP Bio and is a member of the math national honors society.
Carolin Qiao - Design Manager
Carolin Qiao is an 8th grader at Heritage Middle School who loves staying active and trying new challenges. She is especially passionate about fencing and figure skating, and enjoys helping coach younger skaters by sharing tips, encouragement, and her love for the sport. Outside of athletics, Carolin likes to draw and be creative, and she enjoys helping others and being a supportive teammate and friend.
Jessica Liu - Communications Manager
Jessica Liu is an upcoming 9th-grade student at Heritage Middle School with a strong academic record. She is highly motivated in science and mathematics, having participated in MathCounts and Science Olympiad for over 2 years and currently serving as a Science Olympiad co-captain. Jessica demonstrates excellent public speaking and communication skills, earning individual medals at FBLA and being selected to represent Heritage Middle School at Model UN. She also has a strong interest in coding, contributing to her team’s first-place finish in ACSL. In addition to her academic pursuits, Jessica is a member of the school tennis team and plays the violin in the chamber orchestra.
Zachary Lee - Marketing Manager
Zachary Lee is a sophomore at Livingston high school who is very passionate about science and music. He teaches music to young kids in his own student ran organization. Zac has also made multiple top bands, playing the drums, such as the area band and the Livingston Wind symphony. In addition, Zac also swims for the Livingston High school swim team and West Essex Ymca team. In school, Zac made the NJSL school team for AP Bio and is a member of the math national honors society.
Carolin Qiao - Design Manager
Carolin Qiao is an 8th grader at Heritage Middle School who loves staying active and trying new challenges. She is especially passionate about fencing and figure skating, and enjoys helping coach younger skaters by sharing tips, encouragement, and her love for the sport. Outside of athletics, Carolin likes to draw and be creative, and she enjoys helping others and being a supportive teammate and friend.
Jessica Liu - Communications Manager
Jessica Liu is an upcoming 9th-grade student at Heritage Middle School with a strong academic record. She is highly motivated in science and mathematics, having participated in MathCounts and Science Olympiad for over 2 years and currently serving as a Science Olympiad co-captain. Jessica demonstrates excellent public speaking and communication skills, earning individual medals at FBLA and being selected to represent Heritage Middle School at Model UN. She also has a strong interest in coding, contributing to her team’s first-place finish in ACSL. In addition to her academic pursuits, Jessica is a member of the school tennis team and plays the violin in the chamber orchestra.
Zachary Lee - Marketing Manager
Zachary Lee is a sophomore at Livingston high school who is very passionate about science and music. He teaches music to young kids in his own student ran organization. Zac has also made multiple top bands, playing the drums, such as the area band and the Livingston Wind symphony. In addition, Zac also swims for the Livingston High school swim team and West Essex Ymca team. In school, Zac made the NJSL school team for AP Bio and is a member of the math national honors society.
Carolin Qiao - Design Manager
Carolin Qiao is an 8th grader at Heritage Middle School who loves staying active and trying new challenges. She is especially passionate about fencing and figure skating, and enjoys helping coach younger skaters by sharing tips, encouragement, and her love for the sport. Outside of athletics, Carolin likes to draw and be creative, and she enjoys helping others and being a supportive teammate and friend.
Jessica Liu - Communications Manager
Jessica Liu is an upcoming 9th-grade student at Heritage Middle School with a strong academic record. She is highly motivated in science and mathematics, having participated in MathCounts and Science Olympiad for over 2 years and currently serving as a Science Olympiad co-captain. Jessica demonstrates excellent public speaking and communication skills, earning individual medals at FBLA and being selected to represent Heritage Middle School at Model UN. She also has a strong interest in coding, contributing to her team’s first-place finish in ACSL. In addition to her academic pursuits, Jessica is a member of the school tennis team and plays the violin in the chamber orchestra.
Claire Gao - Executive Director
Claire Gao is a rising senior at Livingston High School who’s passionate about public speaking, STEM, and mentoring younger students. She’s taught speech and debate for four years, co-founded a youth debate academy, and led multiple summer camps across grades 3–9. At school, she’s the Head of Code for her robotics team, Co-Captain and Head of Build for the rocketry club, and serves as student council president at her Chinese school.
Alan Li - Assistant Executive Director
Alan Li is a rising Junior at Livingston High School who finds interests in various fields such as music, business, and STEM, especially computer science. Alan is passionate about bringing awareness to prevalent issues, as he volunteers, leads programs and campaigns, and conducts research. His awareness extends to him doing a lot of public speaking, and placing at many national debate completions.
Yug Shah - Assistant Executive Director
Assistant Executive Director & Marketing Manager Yug Shah is a sophomore at Livingston High School with a passion for mechanical engineering and applied physics. He founded and runs his own music tutoring organization with a goal of raising money to incorporate musical education to students with special needs and learning disabilities. Additionally, he is captain of Livingston’s FIRE Robotics team, working as the strategy and non-technical lead for the team.
Jack Klein - Assistant Executive Director
Jack Klein is a rising senior at Livingston High School with experience leading student-run organizations and mentoring younger students. He’s previously worked at academic summer programs and brings a structured, hands-on approach to the classroom. At school, he’s involved in debate, Model UN, and peer leadership.
Anna Zhu - Assistant Executive Director
Anna Zhu is a junior at Livingston High School with a strong enthusiasm for STEM related topics. At school, she is an active member of the Science Olympiad team and has competed at the state level. She is also on the executive board of Key Club, Livingston High School’s largest club, where she helps organize various service projects. Outside of school, she tutors students in English and math on a weekly basis.
Patrick Gao - Technology Director
Patrick Gao is a student entering 9th Grade at Livingston High School with a strong interest in math and computer science. He has participated in several academic competitions and earned a gold medal in the American Computer Science League. He also placed first in the New Jersey Math League, showing his strength and dedication in these subjects.
Vincent Ye - External Affairs Director, Website Manager & Admin
Vincent Ye is a sophmore at Livingston High School who is interested in many subjects such as STEM, robotics, and debate. Vincent actively works to spotlight critical issues by engaging in service, organizing and leading initiatives, and pursuing research. He frequently communicates these ideas through public speaking and extensive involvement in debate competitions, where he has consistently achieved strong results both individually and as part of a team.
Olivia Mei - External Affairs Director
Olivia Mei is a junior at Livingston High School who spends her time debating about real-world issues, sharing her passion for public speaking by teaching younger students debate at her local Chinese school. Olivia also loves music, performing in regular piano concerts and serving as section leader in her marching band. At school, she's the Vice President of My Circle of Friends and Head of Public Relations for Livingston Locals.
Chloe Guan - Social Media Manager & Marketing Manager
Chloe Guan is a sophmore at Livingston High school who is dedicated to enriching young minds. She manages the many social media pages. She participates in many clubs at school and teaches young kids. Chloe is eager to mentor students and expand the community.
Emily Park - Social Media Manager
Emily Park is a senior at Livingston High School with a passion for healthcare and music. In addition to being a social media manager, she operates her own piano school business where she takes on multiple students aged 3-12 weekly, travels internationally to go on medical missions, and serves as a weekly youth leader for her church. Outside of her academic pursuits, she enjoys competing at piano concerts and performing at festivals in Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center.
Jaden Nzekwu - Social Media Manager
Jaden Nzekwu is a senior at Livingston High School who’s passionate about mental health, music and theater, and mentoring younger students. On top of being Social Media Manager, Jaden has performed in five theater productions, participated in multiple select choral groups, and continuously studied psychology and neuroscience and their importance to society. He's worked as Secretary of the LHS's Black Student Union, competed and placed in Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) competitions, and has recently joined the Chinese Honor Society. When not engaging in academic activities, Jaden spends his time volunteering, going out with friends, or relaxing at home with family.
Jophy Dong - Social Media Manager
Jophy Dong is a senior at Livingston High School with a passion for the sciences, especially food science and biology! Jophy often spends his time tutoring younger children sciences and doing extensive research on niche topics. Besides science, he enjoys tutoring english and math for the young.
Aobin Wang - Event Manager
Aobin Wang is a sophmore at The Pingry School who has long been interested in historical interactions and the decisions that people make. He has taken part in many NAQT quiz bowl tournaments and International Academic History Competitions, and is ready to implement many innovative ideas as an event manager. He is very active in Pingry's national-level Varsity Squash program and also co-captains their fledling Quiz Bowl club.
Jon Chin - Event Manager
Jon Chin is a senior at Livingston Highschool. He has a passion for history and was invited to interview Florida State University oral history professor Dr. Kurt Piehler about Dr. Piehler's work concerning WWII veterans. Jon is also a member of Livingston Highschool's history bowl and quizbowl teams, the later of which won the 2025 HSCNT nationals tournament. Jon also has a passion for teaching and the martial arts, particularly: taekwondo. Jon has earned a third degree black belt in taekwondo and taught taekwondo to students at Oliver Street School in Newark as part of Team Raposa's summer school program.
Managers
Zachary Lee - Marketing Manager
Zachary Lee is a sophomore at Livingston high school who is very passionate about science and music. He teaches music to young kids in his own student ran organization. Zac has also made multiple top bands, playing the drums, such as the area band and the Livingston Wind symphony. In addition, Zac also swims for the Livingston High school swim team and West Essex Ymca team. In school, Zac made the NJSL school team for AP Bio and is a member of the math national honors society.
Carolin Qiao - Design Manager
Carolin Qiao is an 8th grader at Heritage Middle School who loves staying active and trying new challenges. She is especially passionate about fencing and figure skating, and enjoys helping coach younger skaters by sharing tips, encouragement, and her love for the sport. Outside of athletics, Carolin likes to draw and be creative, and she enjoys helping others and being a supportive teammate and friend.
Jessica Liu - Communications Manager
Jessica Liu is an upcoming 9th-grade student at Heritage Middle School with a strong academic record. She is highly motivated in science and mathematics, having participated in MathCounts and Science Olympiad for over 2 years and currently serving as a Science Olympiad co-captain. Jessica demonstrates excellent public speaking and communication skills, earning individual medals at FBLA and being selected to represent Heritage Middle School at Model UN. She also has a strong interest in coding, contributing to her team’s first-place finish in ACSL. In addition to her academic pursuits, Jessica is a member of the school tennis team and plays the violin in the chamber orchestra.
Anna Shuvalova - Design Manager
Anna Shuvalova is a junior at Livingston High School with a passion for science, math and filmmaking. In addition to being the head of build for science Olympiad competing for the school, she teaches ESL classes and is involved with her Town's television committee. In her free time she plays volleyball and direct studio shows for her school and volunteers for her town.
Zachary Lee - Marketing Manager
Zachary Lee is a sophomore at Livingston high school who is very passionate about science and music. He teaches music to young kids in his own student ran organization. Zac has also made multiple top bands, playing the drums, such as the area band and the Livingston Wind symphony. In addition, Zac also swims for the Livingston High school swim team and West Essex Ymca team. In school, Zac made the NJSL school team for AP Bio and is a member of the math national honors society.
Carolin Qiao - Design Manager
Carolin Qiao is an 8th grader at Heritage Middle School who loves staying active and trying new challenges. She is especially passionate about fencing and figure skating, and enjoys helping coach younger skaters by sharing tips, encouragement, and her love for the sport. Outside of athletics, Carolin likes to draw and be creative, and she enjoys helping others and being a supportive teammate and friend.
Jessica Liu - Communications Manager
Jessica Liu is an upcoming 9th-grade student at Heritage Middle School with a strong academic record. She is highly motivated in science and mathematics, having participated in MathCounts and Science Olympiad for over 2 years and currently serving as a Science Olympiad co-captain. Jessica demonstrates excellent public speaking and communication skills, earning individual medals at FBLA and being selected to represent Heritage Middle School at Model UN. She also has a strong interest in coding, contributing to her team’s first-place finish in ACSL. In addition to her academic pursuits, Jessica is a member of the school tennis team and plays the violin in the chamber orchestra.
Zachary Lee - Marketing Manager
Zachary Lee is a sophomore at Livingston high school who is very passionate about science and music. He teaches music to young kids in his own student ran organization. Zac has also made multiple top bands, playing the drums, such as the area band and the Livingston Wind symphony. In addition, Zac also swims for the Livingston High school swim team and West Essex Ymca team. In school, Zac made the NJSL school team for AP Bio and is a member of the math national honors society.
Carolin Qiao - Design Manager
Carolin Qiao is an 8th grader at Heritage Middle School who loves staying active and trying new challenges. She is especially passionate about fencing and figure skating, and enjoys helping coach younger skaters by sharing tips, encouragement, and her love for the sport. Outside of athletics, Carolin likes to draw and be creative, and she enjoys helping others and being a supportive teammate and friend.
Jessica Liu - Communications Manager
Jessica Liu is an upcoming 9th-grade student at Heritage Middle School with a strong academic record. She is highly motivated in science and mathematics, having participated in MathCounts and Science Olympiad for over 2 years and currently serving as a Science Olympiad co-captain. Jessica demonstrates excellent public speaking and communication skills, earning individual medals at FBLA and being selected to represent Heritage Middle School at Model UN. She also has a strong interest in coding, contributing to her team’s first-place finish in ACSL. In addition to her academic pursuits, Jessica is a member of the school tennis team and plays the violin in the chamber orchestra.
Zachary Lee - Marketing Manager
Zachary Lee is a sophomore at Livingston high school who is very passionate about science and music. He teaches music to young kids in his own student ran organization. Zac has also made multiple top bands, playing the drums, such as the area band and the Livingston Wind symphony. In addition, Zac also swims for the Livingston High school swim team and West Essex Ymca team. In school, Zac made the NJSL school team for AP Bio and is a member of the math national honors society.
Carolin Qiao - Design Manager
Carolin Qiao is an 8th grader at Heritage Middle School who loves staying active and trying new challenges. She is especially passionate about fencing and figure skating, and enjoys helping coach younger skaters by sharing tips, encouragement, and her love for the sport. Outside of athletics, Carolin likes to draw and be creative, and she enjoys helping others and being a supportive teammate and friend.
Jessica Liu - Communications Manager
Jessica Liu is an upcoming 9th-grade student at Heritage Middle School with a strong academic record. She is highly motivated in science and mathematics, having participated in MathCounts and Science Olympiad for over 2 years and currently serving as a Science Olympiad co-captain. Jessica demonstrates excellent public speaking and communication skills, earning individual medals at FBLA and being selected to represent Heritage Middle School at Model UN. She also has a strong interest in coding, contributing to her team’s first-place finish in ACSL. In addition to her academic pursuits, Jessica is a member of the school tennis team and plays the violin in the chamber orchestra.
Zachary Lee - Marketing Manager
Zachary Lee is a sophomore at Livingston high school who is very passionate about science and music. He teaches music to young kids in his own student ran organization. Zac has also made multiple top bands, playing the drums, such as the area band and the Livingston Wind symphony. In addition, Zac also swims for the Livingston High school swim team and West Essex Ymca team. In school, Zac made the NJSL school team for AP Bio and is a member of the math national honors society.
Carolin Qiao - Design Manager
Carolin Qiao is an 8th grader at Heritage Middle School who loves staying active and trying new challenges. She is especially passionate about fencing and figure skating, and enjoys helping coach younger skaters by sharing tips, encouragement, and her love for the sport. Outside of athletics, Carolin likes to draw and be creative, and she enjoys helping others and being a supportive teammate and friend.
Jessica Liu - Communications Manager
Jessica Liu is an upcoming 9th-grade student at Heritage Middle School with a strong academic record. She is highly motivated in science and mathematics, having participated in MathCounts and Science Olympiad for over 2 years and currently serving as a Science Olympiad co-captain. Jessica demonstrates excellent public speaking and communication skills, earning individual medals at FBLA and being selected to represent Heritage Middle School at Model UN. She also has a strong interest in coding, contributing to her team’s first-place finish in ACSL. In addition to her academic pursuits, Jessica is a member of the school tennis team and plays the violin in the chamber orchestra.
Claire Gao - Executive Director
Claire Gao is a rising senior at Livingston High School who’s passionate about public speaking, STEM, and mentoring younger students. She’s taught speech and debate for four years, co-founded a youth debate academy, and led multiple summer camps across grades 3–9. At school, she’s the Head of Code for her robotics team, Co-Captain and Head of Build for the rocketry club, and serves as student council president at her Chinese school.
Alan Li - Assistant Executive Director
Alan Li is a rising Junior at Livingston High School who finds interests in various fields such as music, business, and STEM, especially computer science. Alan is passionate about bringing awareness to prevalent issues, as he volunteers, leads programs and campaigns, and conducts research. His awareness extends to him doing a lot of public speaking, and placing at many national debate completions.
Yug Shah - Assistant Executive Director
Assistant Executive Director & Marketing Manager Yug Shah is a sophomore at Livingston High School with a passion for mechanical engineering and applied physics. He founded and runs his own music tutoring organization with a goal of raising money to incorporate musical education to students with special needs and learning disabilities. Additionally, he is captain of Livingston’s FIRE Robotics team, working as the strategy and non-technical lead for the team.
Jack Klein - Assistant Executive Director
Jack Klein is a rising senior at Livingston High School with experience leading student-run organizations and mentoring younger students. He’s previously worked at academic summer programs and brings a structured, hands-on approach to the classroom. At school, he’s involved in debate, Model UN, and peer leadership.
Anna Zhu - Assistant Executive Director
Anna Zhu is a junior at Livingston High School with a strong enthusiasm for STEM related topics. At school, she is an active member of the Science Olympiad team and has competed at the state level. She is also on the executive board of Key Club, Livingston High School’s largest club, where she helps organize various service projects. Outside of school, she tutors students in English and math on a weekly basis.
Patrick Gao - Technology Director
Patrick Gao is a student entering 9th Grade at Livingston High School with a strong interest in math and computer science. He has participated in several academic competitions and earned a gold medal in the American Computer Science League. He also placed first in the New Jersey Math League, showing his strength and dedication in these subjects.
Vincent Ye - External Affairs Director, Website Manager & Admin
Vincent Ye is a sophmore at Livingston High School who is interested in many subjects such as STEM, robotics, and debate. Vincent actively works to spotlight critical issues by engaging in service, organizing and leading initiatives, and pursuing research. He frequently communicates these ideas through public speaking and extensive involvement in debate competitions, where he has consistently achieved strong results both individually and as part of a team.
Olivia Mei - External Affairs Director
Olivia Mei is a junior at Livingston High School who spends her time debating about real-world issues, sharing her passion for public speaking by teaching younger students debate at her local Chinese school. Olivia also loves music, performing in regular piano concerts and serving as section leader in her marching band. At school, she's the Vice President of My Circle of Friends and Head of Public Relations for Livingston Locals.
Chloe Guan - Social Media Manager & Marketing Manager
Chloe Guan is a sophmore at Livingston High school who is dedicated to enriching young minds. She manages the many social media pages. She participates in many clubs at school and teaches young kids. Chloe is eager to mentor students and expand the community.
Emily Park - Social Media Manager
Emily Park is a senior at Livingston High School with a passion for healthcare and music. In addition to being a social media manager, she operates her own piano school business where she takes on multiple students aged 3-12 weekly, travels internationally to go on medical missions, and serves as a weekly youth leader for her church. Outside of her academic pursuits, she enjoys competing at piano concerts and performing at festivals in Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center.
Jaden Nzekwu - Social Media Manager
Jaden Nzekwu is a senior at Livingston High School who’s passionate about mental health, music and theater, and mentoring younger students. On top of being Social Media Manager, Jaden has performed in five theater productions, participated in multiple select choral groups, and continuously studied psychology and neuroscience and their importance to society. He's worked as Secretary of the LHS's Black Student Union, competed and placed in Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) competitions, and has recently joined the Chinese Honor Society. When not engaging in academic activities, Jaden spends his time volunteering, going out with friends, or relaxing at home with family.
Jophy Dong - Social Media Manager
Jophy Dong is a senior at Livingston High School with a passion for the sciences, especially food science and biology! Jophy often spends his time tutoring younger children sciences and doing extensive research on niche topics. Besides science, he enjoys tutoring english and math for the young.
Aobin Wang - Event Manager
Aobin Wang is a sophmore at The Pingry School who has long been interested in historical interactions and the decisions that people make. He has taken part in many NAQT quiz bowl tournaments and International Academic History Competitions, and is ready to implement many innovative ideas as an event manager. He is very active in Pingry's national-level Varsity Squash program and also co-captains their fledling Quiz Bowl club.
Jon Chin - Event Manager
Jon Chin is a senior at Livingston Highschool. He has a passion for history and was invited to interview Florida State University oral history professor Dr. Kurt Piehler about Dr. Piehler's work concerning WWII veterans. Jon is also a member of Livingston Highschool's history bowl and quizbowl teams, the later of which won the 2025 HSCNT nationals tournament. Jon also has a passion for teaching and the martial arts, particularly: taekwondo. Jon has earned a third degree black belt in taekwondo and taught taekwondo to students at Oliver Street School in Newark as part of Team Raposa's summer school program.
Managers
Zachary Lee - Marketing Manager
Zachary Lee is a sophomore at Livingston high school who is very passionate about science and music. He teaches music to young kids in his own student ran organization. Zac has also made multiple top bands, playing the drums, such as the area band and the Livingston Wind symphony. In addition, Zac also swims for the Livingston High school swim team and West Essex Ymca team. In school, Zac made the NJSL school team for AP Bio and is a member of the math national honors society.
Carolin Qiao - Design Manager
Carolin Qiao is an 8th grader at Heritage Middle School who loves staying active and trying new challenges. She is especially passionate about fencing and figure skating, and enjoys helping coach younger skaters by sharing tips, encouragement, and her love for the sport. Outside of athletics, Carolin likes to draw and be creative, and she enjoys helping others and being a supportive teammate and friend.
Jessica Liu - Communications Manager
Jessica Liu is an upcoming 9th-grade student at Heritage Middle School with a strong academic record. She is highly motivated in science and mathematics, having participated in MathCounts and Science Olympiad for over 2 years and currently serving as a Science Olympiad co-captain. Jessica demonstrates excellent public speaking and communication skills, earning individual medals at FBLA and being selected to represent Heritage Middle School at Model UN. She also has a strong interest in coding, contributing to her team’s first-place finish in ACSL. In addition to her academic pursuits, Jessica is a member of the school tennis team and plays the violin in the chamber orchestra.
Anna Shuvalova - Design Manager
Anna Shuvalova is a junior at Livingston High School with a passion for science, math and filmmaking. In addition to being the head of build for science Olympiad competing for the school, she teaches ESL classes and is involved with her Town's television committee. In her free time she plays volleyball and direct studio shows for her school and volunteers for her town.
Zachary Lee - Marketing Manager
Zachary Lee is a sophomore at Livingston high school who is very passionate about science and music. He teaches music to young kids in his own student ran organization. Zac has also made multiple top bands, playing the drums, such as the area band and the Livingston Wind symphony. In addition, Zac also swims for the Livingston High school swim team and West Essex Ymca team. In school, Zac made the NJSL school team for AP Bio and is a member of the math national honors society.
Carolin Qiao - Design Manager
Carolin Qiao is an 8th grader at Heritage Middle School who loves staying active and trying new challenges. She is especially passionate about fencing and figure skating, and enjoys helping coach younger skaters by sharing tips, encouragement, and her love for the sport. Outside of athletics, Carolin likes to draw and be creative, and she enjoys helping others and being a supportive teammate and friend.
Jessica Liu - Communications Manager
Jessica Liu is an upcoming 9th-grade student at Heritage Middle School with a strong academic record. She is highly motivated in science and mathematics, having participated in MathCounts and Science Olympiad for over 2 years and currently serving as a Science Olympiad co-captain. Jessica demonstrates excellent public speaking and communication skills, earning individual medals at FBLA and being selected to represent Heritage Middle School at Model UN. She also has a strong interest in coding, contributing to her team’s first-place finish in ACSL. In addition to her academic pursuits, Jessica is a member of the school tennis team and plays the violin in the chamber orchestra.
Zachary Lee - Marketing Manager
Zachary Lee is a sophomore at Livingston high school who is very passionate about science and music. He teaches music to young kids in his own student ran organization. Zac has also made multiple top bands, playing the drums, such as the area band and the Livingston Wind symphony. In addition, Zac also swims for the Livingston High school swim team and West Essex Ymca team. In school, Zac made the NJSL school team for AP Bio and is a member of the math national honors society.
Carolin Qiao - Design Manager
Carolin Qiao is an 8th grader at Heritage Middle School who loves staying active and trying new challenges. She is especially passionate about fencing and figure skating, and enjoys helping coach younger skaters by sharing tips, encouragement, and her love for the sport. Outside of athletics, Carolin likes to draw and be creative, and she enjoys helping others and being a supportive teammate and friend.
Jessica Liu - Communications Manager
Jessica Liu is an upcoming 9th-grade student at Heritage Middle School with a strong academic record. She is highly motivated in science and mathematics, having participated in MathCounts and Science Olympiad for over 2 years and currently serving as a Science Olympiad co-captain. Jessica demonstrates excellent public speaking and communication skills, earning individual medals at FBLA and being selected to represent Heritage Middle School at Model UN. She also has a strong interest in coding, contributing to her team’s first-place finish in ACSL. In addition to her academic pursuits, Jessica is a member of the school tennis team and plays the violin in the chamber orchestra.
Zachary Lee - Marketing Manager
Zachary Lee is a sophomore at Livingston high school who is very passionate about science and music. He teaches music to young kids in his own student ran organization. Zac has also made multiple top bands, playing the drums, such as the area band and the Livingston Wind symphony. In addition, Zac also swims for the Livingston High school swim team and West Essex Ymca team. In school, Zac made the NJSL school team for AP Bio and is a member of the math national honors society.
Carolin Qiao - Design Manager
Carolin Qiao is an 8th grader at Heritage Middle School who loves staying active and trying new challenges. She is especially passionate about fencing and figure skating, and enjoys helping coach younger skaters by sharing tips, encouragement, and her love for the sport. Outside of athletics, Carolin likes to draw and be creative, and she enjoys helping others and being a supportive teammate and friend.
Jessica Liu - Communications Manager
Jessica Liu is an upcoming 9th-grade student at Heritage Middle School with a strong academic record. She is highly motivated in science and mathematics, having participated in MathCounts and Science Olympiad for over 2 years and currently serving as a Science Olympiad co-captain. Jessica demonstrates excellent public speaking and communication skills, earning individual medals at FBLA and being selected to represent Heritage Middle School at Model UN. She also has a strong interest in coding, contributing to her team’s first-place finish in ACSL. In addition to her academic pursuits, Jessica is a member of the school tennis team and plays the violin in the chamber orchestra.
Zachary Lee - Marketing Manager
Zachary Lee is a sophomore at Livingston high school who is very passionate about science and music. He teaches music to young kids in his own student ran organization. Zac has also made multiple top bands, playing the drums, such as the area band and the Livingston Wind symphony. In addition, Zac also swims for the Livingston High school swim team and West Essex Ymca team. In school, Zac made the NJSL school team for AP Bio and is a member of the math national honors society.
Carolin Qiao - Design Manager
Carolin Qiao is an 8th grader at Heritage Middle School who loves staying active and trying new challenges. She is especially passionate about fencing and figure skating, and enjoys helping coach younger skaters by sharing tips, encouragement, and her love for the sport. Outside of athletics, Carolin likes to draw and be creative, and she enjoys helping others and being a supportive teammate and friend.
Jessica Liu - Communications Manager
Jessica Liu is an upcoming 9th-grade student at Heritage Middle School with a strong academic record. She is highly motivated in science and mathematics, having participated in MathCounts and Science Olympiad for over 2 years and currently serving as a Science Olympiad co-captain. Jessica demonstrates excellent public speaking and communication skills, earning individual medals at FBLA and being selected to represent Heritage Middle School at Model UN. She also has a strong interest in coding, contributing to her team’s first-place finish in ACSL. In addition to her academic pursuits, Jessica is a member of the school tennis team and plays the violin in the chamber orchestra.
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