Brandon Cheng

Founder, Executive Director Emeritus

Brandon Cheng is an incoming freshman at Harvard College. He also manages Academy 37, a free public speaking institute. Brandon has advised the Los Angeles County M.T.A., Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, City of San Marino, Harvard Graduate School of Education and Asian Youth Center. At school, he is the student body vice president, newspaper editor-in-chief and debate team captain. Brandon is an NSDA national champion and two-time finalist, Coca-Cola Scholar, Cameron Impact Scholar and Coolidge Senator.

Max Jin

2025-2026 Executive Team

Max is a junior at Central Bucks High School South, in Warrington, Pennsylvania, where he serves as class president. One of his latest projects had garnered the attention of PA State Rep. Brian Munroe, who invited Max to help co-author PA House Bill 2017 helping enact protections for minors on social media across Pennsylvania.

Samuel Korman

2025-2026 Executive Team

Sam is a sophomore at Moravian Academy in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He takes part in speech and debate, DECA, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Fair, and the Asian Heritage Club. He also enjoys competing in school math events, volunteering at the local hospital, pet sitting, and video games.

Alex Zhang

2025-2026 Executive Team

Alex is a sophomore at Parkland High School in Orefield, Pennsylvania. He participates in Science Olympiad, American Math League, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Fair, FIRST Robotics Competition, and Asian Language and Culture Club. He enjoys chess, fitness, learning new things, and video games.