Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) is an organization of Milwaukee Chinese Community Center (MCCC), a non-profit organization that is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. MCCC’s goals are to showcase and promote Chinese culture in the Greater Milwaukee area to help — together with local communities — build a diverse cultural environment in Greater Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin. YLA provides a platform for the youth in the community to embrace their organizational and leadership skills, while broadcasting Chinese culture by organizing and volunteering at various community events and services such as Rock ‘N Sole, Dragon Boat Festival, Holiday Folk Fair, and China Lights, to name a few. YLA currently has eight teams under its wings with members from 6th grade to 12th grade. Parents, families, and volunteers from the community are of strong support to our members.
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Panel 1
TEAMS
Leadership
The President and Vice-Presidents of YLA.
Sophia Ho
President
Eric Wan
Vice President of Outreach
Max Hong
Vice President of Food Supply and Service
Rebecca Ho
Vice President of Art
Kevin Ji
Vice President of Marketing
Anna Huang
Vice President of Culture
Helena Zhao
Vice President of Performance Programs
Kevin Niu
Vice President of Events
Buwei Chen
Vice President
Adrienne Lee
Vice President
outreach team
Members organize media outreach and relations.
Buwei Chen
Chair
Adrian Yin
Co-Chair
Kevin Wan
Coordinator
Art Team
Members procure and sell Chinese art. This booth participates in the Dragon Boat Festival, the Holiday Folk Fair, and Chinese New Year at the Domes.
Jasmine Xu
Chair
Kathy Sun
Co-Chair
Culture Team
Members gather, organize, and present information on Chinese culture at the Holiday Folk Fair. During remaining events, members volunteer at other booths.
Aidan Wang
Chair
Alan Zhong
Co-Chair
Shiming Ma
Co-Chair
Food Team
Members contact restaurants, transport food, prepare food and sell Chinese foods at events. This booth participates in the Dragon Boat Festival, the Holiday Folk Fair, and Chinese New Year at the Domes.
Derek Zeng
Booth Senior Advisor
Daniel Zhu
Chair
Jennifer Hong
Both Chair Advisor
Ethan Zhang
Co-Chair
Daniel Zhu
Co-Chair
Candie Lin
Co-Chair
Devin Zeng
Co-Chair
Ryan Zhu
Co-Chair
Kids Activities Team
Members sell traditional Chinese toys such as the Chinese yo-yo and shuttlecock and set up children’s activities at events. This booth participates in the Dragon Boat Festival, the Holiday Folk Fair, and Chinese New Year at the Domes.
Ashley Ma
Chair
Zoe Li
Co-Chair
Brandon Liao
Co-Chair
Lantern Magazine
Members write and publish articles for the Lantern magazine, and are also responsible for contacting sponsors. This booth does not participate in events, so members volunteer for other booths or work at set-up/registration.
Jocelyn Liao
Editor in Chief
Kevin Wan
Associate Editor
William Wang
Associate Editor
Zoe Li
Associate Editor
Kathy Sun
Associate Editor
Irene Li
Associate Editor
Candie Lin
Associate Editor
Emily Zhang
Associate Editor
Marketing Team
Members obtain and sell Chinese products, including toys, clothing, fans, etc. This booth participates in the Dragon Boat Festival, the Holiday Folk Fair, and Chinese New Year at the Domes.
Raymond Wang
Senior Advisor
Michael Chen
Chair
Performance Team
Members organize performances and schedules at each event.
