Empowering Young Leaders
Junior Youth Leadership At AYCA, young people are not only participants — they are leaders, creators, and changemakers. Through arts, culture, service, and civic engagement, AYCA empowers youth to develop leadership skills while making meaningful contributions to their communities.
Our Youth Leadership Team collaborates to organize cultural events, strengthen community partnerships, support youth arts education, and inspire future generations through creativity and service.
Board of Directors
Cuiqing Meng – President
Lu Li – Vice President
Haibiao Zhang – Treasurer
Executive Youth Leadership
Clara Cui
Youth Founder & Executive Director
Clara founded AYCA with the vision of creating a youth-led platform that empowers young people through arts, culture, leadership, and service.
Leadership Areas
- Organizational Vision & Strategic Planning
- Youth Leadership Development
- Major Event Planning & Program Oversight
- Community Partnerships & Civic Engagement
Yunxi Liu
Director of Cultural Programs
Yunxi supports the development and coordination of cultural arts programming and performance initiatives.
Leadership Areas
- Cultural Program Planning
- Performance Coordination
- Cross-Cultural Arts Initiatives
- Student Arts Engagement
Ada Li
Director of Communications & Membership Outreach
Ada helps strengthen communication, membership growth, and youth engagement across AYCA programs.
Leadership Areas
- Membership Recruitment
- Community Outreach
- Youth Communications & Promotion
- Social Media Support
Anran Ma
Director of Community Service & Volunteer Engagement
Anran leads youth volunteer initiatives and encourages service-oriented leadership opportunities.
Leadership Areas
- Volunteer Coordination
- Community Service Projects
- Youth Engagement
- Event Support & Hospitality
Mona Liu
Youth Arts Ambassador
Mona represents AYCA through artistic participation, youth mentorship, and peer leadership.
Leadership Areas
- Arts Advocacy
- Youth Representation
- Peer Mentorship
- Student Participation
Junior Youth Leadership Program
AYCA also offers leadership opportunities for younger students interested in arts, service, and community engagement.
- Potential Leadership Roles Include:
- Membership Ambassador
- Event Coordination Assistant
- Youth Media Assistant
- Volunteer Captain
- Cultural Program Assistant
Through mentorship and hands-on experience, students develop leadership, communication, teamwork, and civic responsibility while contributing meaningfully to AYCA’s mission.
Leadership Pathway for Emerging Young Leaders
Bella Lin
Director of External Affairs
Bella supports external partnerships, community outreach, and relationship-building efforts that strengthen AYCA’s impact and visibility.
Leadership Areas
- Community & External Partnerships
- Public Relations Support
- Event Outreach & Guest Relations
- Youth Community Engagement
Ziqian (Adam) Hu
Director of Visual Media Production
Adam leads photography, videography, and digital storytelling projects that document and showcase AYCA programs and youth initiatives.
Leadership Areas
- Photography & Videography
- Event Documentation
- Promotional Video Production
- Visual Storytelling & Creative Media
Eric Luo
Director of Web Development & Technology
Eric oversees website design, digital platforms, and technical systems that support AYCA’s online presence and communication.
Leadership Areas
- Website Design & Maintenance
- Digital Infrastructure Support
- Technology Solutions & Updates
- Online User Experience
Michael J. Li
Director of Media & Technology
Michael supports digital communications, media operations, and technology integration to expand AYCA’s outreach and visibility.
Leadership Areas
- Social Media Strategy
- Digital Content Development
- Media Operations
- Technology & Communications Support
Ruoming Ai
Director of Creative Development
Ruoming supports artistic innovation, creative planning, and program development to help shape AYCA’s artistic identity.
Leadership Areas
- Creative Program Development
- Artistic Brainstorming & Concept Design
- Performance & Event Creativity
- Youth Arts Innovation
Junior Youth Council
The Junior Youth Council serves as a leadership pathway for middle school students who are passionate about arts, culture, service, and community engagement. Through hands-on leadership opportunities, students develop teamwork, communication, creativity, and organizational skills while contributing meaningfully to AYCA initiatives.
Empowering Emerging Young Leaders
Adeline Gu
Chairperson
Adeline leads the Junior Youth Council and helps guide student leadership initiatives, teamwork, and youth participation.
Leadership Areas
- Youth Leadership Coordination
- Junior Council Planning
- Student Collaboration & Team Building
- Leadership Development
Yiming Ai
Vice Chairperson & Director of Youth Engagement
Yiming supports youth participation and student engagement by helping create meaningful opportunities for students to connect, contribute, and grow within AYCA.
Leadership Areas
- Student Engagement
- Membership Participation
- Peer Leadership & Inclusion
- Youth Community Building
Ellie Luo
Vice Chairperson & Director of Internal Leadership
Ellie supports internal coordination and helps strengthen communication, organization, and leadership development within the Junior Youth Council.
Leadership Areas
- Internal Team Coordination
- Leadership Meeting Support
- Student Leadership Development
- Project Organization & Execution
Sophia Song
Director of Community Activities
Sophia supports community-based programs and youth activities that encourage participation, creativity, and collaboration.
Leadership Areas
- Community Event Participation
- Youth Activity Planning
- Student Engagement Programs
- Community Collaboration
Luke Gu
Director of Communications
Luke supports communication efforts and helps strengthen connections among students, families, and youth initiatives.
Leadership Areas
- Student Communications
- Community Announcements
- Youth Outreach Support
- Team Coordination
Alaina Wu
Director of Creative Outreach
Alaina supports creative engagement and outreach efforts that inspire participation through arts, performance, and storytelling.
Leadership Areas
- Creative Engagement
- Youth Outreach Initiatives
- ‘Artistic Promotion
- Peer Participation & Inspiration