2026 Students Board Members Profile:
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2026 Students Board Co- Chair: Molin Wang from Los Osos High School, California, USA
Molin Wang is a high school student at Los Osos High School located in the U.S. California. She had experience teaching debate classes
and participating in debate mocks and competitions. Besides practicing speech and debate skills, she also reads fiction novels as a leisure activity. She is always looking forward to teaching and participating in competitions. Molin would like to meet friends who are also interested in speech and debate, and hopes to give strength to help the world.
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2026 Students Board Co- Chair: David Wang from Boston, Massachusetts, USA
David is a high schooler in Boston, MA. At school, he is a writer and graphic designer for the school’s newspaper and journal. He is also an active member of the Speech and Debate Team, Model UN team, Robotics Team, and Science Bowl team. During his spare time, David enjoys reading, traveling, and playing piano.
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2026 Students Board Senior Co- Chair: Lucy Yuxuan Zhang from Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Lucy is an experienced in public speaking and debate. She is the secretary, an active participant in the school’s Model United Nations club, and the Middle School Division officer for the BLS Science Team. She enjoys trying new things in her free time, such as drawing and painting, singing in the school’s capella group, playing the violin, and fencing. Described by her teachers and classmates as an initiative student, she takes every opportunity to help others and contribute to the community.
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Jenny Bu from Rockridge Secondary School in Vancouver, Canada
My name is Jenny Bu, and I am a student at Rockridge Secondary School in Vancouver, Canada. In the realm of music, I have been playing the cello and drums for several years and enjoy singing, which led me to join our school choir and share my deep passion for musical expression. As a competitive badminton player, I have won many games and recently was honored with the Prestige Award for Athletics. With a keen interest in diverse cultures and languages, I am self-studying three world languages, hoping to understand the world more deeply. I hold an executive position at iCare Youth, where I help develop programs and tutor students in math. Realizing the challenges many international students face, I co-founded a youth organization, Maple Bridge, dedicated to providing support and resources for them.
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Olivia Chen from Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Olivia is a student at Boston Latin School who always seeks out opportunities to both learn and teach math. She is the captain of the BLS Math Team and an editor for her school newspaper. In her school, she has founded a community service club that has organized book drives and written letters to those facing mental health challenges. In addition, she has been an experienced tutor in math and was also an English tutor for GYP. In her free time, she likes to sketch and play the flute, as well as travel around the world.
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Kemi (Yuannan) Huang from Salisbury School in Connecticut.
Hi! My name is Kemi Huang, and I am a freshman at Salisbury School in Connecticut. I have a very active personality and can talk about basically everything; helping others when they need me is also one thing I would do all the time. In class, I thrive on asking questions, contributing ideas, and creating a vibrant learning environment. Group projects and discussions fuel my passion for communication, especially in subjects like history and English literature. Beyond academics, I actively participate in my school sports like hockey and lacrosse, aiming to try football next year. I love doing team sports because I enjoy playing with my friends, working hard for the same goal, and also the important values behind it. Outside school, I enjoy spending time with friends and family. I also have a big interest in movies and traveling around the world.
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Cole Adefuin Aylaian, California USA
Hello, my name is Cole, and I am a junior in high school in California. I have experience in content creation and short film creation, and I love to tell stories from all walks of life. Ever since I was 4 years old, I’ve spent my birthdays at the movie theater. I want to take stories from the real world and set them on the screen, where thousands of people can relate and connect. In my free time, I like to watch South Park on my couch, play tennis, and cook fried chicken with my dad. I am very excited to work with the GYP team.
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Connor Mi from Colonel By Secondary School in Ottawa, Canada
Connor, a tenth-grade student, is currently immersed in the dynamic environment of the English and French bilingual IB diploma program at Colonel By Secondary School in Ottawa, Canada. Connor has a deep fascination with human expression through literature and media from diverse cultures, which has driven him to be proficient in seven languages, enabling him to explore authentic media from different countries, as well as become a translator for TEDx. He has cultivated musical talents since a young age, is skilled in playing the piano, flute, and drums, and has earned recognition with numerous awards, including two RCM regional gold medals. Playing at the Ottawa Youth Orchestra, Connor enjoys collaborating with fellow musicians to share the joy of music expression. Connor is actively engaged in his school community, representing his school in both English and French debate tournaments and provincial swim meets. Notably, Connor has a profound commitment to community service. To support his peers, he founded iCare Youth, a Canada-wide youth organization that has received the Northern Lights Award from the Alberta government. In addition, he passionately contributes to environmental conservation programs.
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William Yu at Boston Latin School, Boston, USA
Salutations! My name is William Yu, and I am a member of the Class of 2027 at Boston Latin School. Since late 2020, I have had the opportunity to tutor English to students in China introduced through Global Youth Philanthropy. This experience has been particularly rewarding as it allows me to contribute to the academic journey of these students, opening doors and empowering them to reach their full potential. I am also passionate about the arts and athletics—having played the alto saxophone and competed in swimming for seven years each—both of which have taught me discipline and resilience. Recently, I co-founded the GYP club at Boston Latin School with the goal of expanding our reach and continuing the success of an already impactful organization. I am excited to be part of this new chapter and contribute to the bright future of GYP within my community and beyond.
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Edwin Chen at Boston Latin School, Boston, USA
Edwin lives in Boston, Massachusetts and is currently a Sophomore at Boston Latin School. Since 8th Grade, he has been proofreading and writing articles for the school’s Political Magazine Veracium, and has recently become the Vice President of the club. He plays the French Horn and is a varsity tennis player on the school team. His favorite school subject is Chemistry or science related classes. He is an active member on the school’s Math Team, Science Team, the 3D Modeling club. He also has a lot of experience tutoring Elementary to Middle school Students and is the co-founder of the Kids Teaching Latin Summer program, which seeks to teach students from across the country the basics of the Latin language.
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David Ren from Calgary, Canada
David is an active and dedicated student in Calgary, Canada, who regularly volunteers to support his community. He enjoys helping others and believes in making a positive difference through teamwork and service. In his free time, David loves playing badminton and has competed in several provincial tournaments, where he demonstrated strong discipline and sportsmanship. Known by his teachers and friends as a responsible and motivated person, he always strives to improve himself and inspire those around him.
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Manfred Xirinachs Ugalde from Costa Rica
Manfred Xirinachs Ugalde is the youngest analog astronaut of Costa Rica, currently majoring in aerospace engineering with a huge passion for space exploration and helping others get involved. As the President and Founder of the aerospace, engineering, and science organization in Texas Tech University – Costa Rica, Red PlaNet, the Lead Engineer and Founder of the first accesible microgravity tower in Central America, Summit Tower, and the Chapter Director for the Mars Society Costa Rica, his main goal is to connect local talent with the global space industry. He leads student teams to actually build projects, such as microgravity simulators and underwater rovers instead of just reading about them. Manfred is excited to bring this hands-on energy to the GYP Student Board, hoping to inspire younger students to realize they don’t have to wait until they graduate to start making a real impact.
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The following students served in the GYP Students’ Board 2025 -26:
Ivy Li from Beijing No. 2 Middle School, China ( 2024-2026 GYP Students’ Board Member ）
Wilson Xie from St. Paul’s School in Concord, New Hampshire ( 2023-2026 GYP Students’ Board Member ）
Jianbang Liu, Edmond from Lexington High School, Massachusetts, USA ( 2025-2026 GYP Students’ Board Member ）
Chloe Wang, Ernest Manning High School in Calgary, Canada ( 2023-2026 GYP Students’ Board Member ）
Martin Jiachen Liu from Calgary, Canada ( 2024-2026 GYP Students’ Board Member ）
Nathan Ma from BBN School in Cambridge, Massachusetts ( 2024-2026 GYP Students’ Board Member ）_______________________________________________________
Caroline Song from Boston, Massachusetts, Harvard University 2029,
( 2022 – 25 GYP Students’ Board Member ）
Steven Alexander Miall from Boston, Harvard University 2029, ( 2023 – 25 GYP Students’ Board Member ）
Kevin Wang from Boston, Harvard University 2029, ( 2023 – 25 GYP Students’ Board Member ）
Tiffany Li, Webber Academy in Calgary, Canada ( 2022 – 25 GYP Students’ Board Member ）
Andrew Zheng from Boston, Massachusetts,USA, ( 2021 – 22 GYP Students’ Board Member ）
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Angelina Li from Muscat, Oman
Grace K. Cai from Newton, Massachusetts
Emily Lee from Shanghai UWC CSC China
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Summer Sun from California. USA
Darvensky Danielfrom Boston, MA USA
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Amy Dong from Chicago, Illinois
Kaitlyn Wang from San Jose, California
Alan Zhang from Montvale, New Jersey
Cindy Lin from Mira Costa, CA
Helen Mao from Pittsburgh-Pennsylvania