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.
Max Hong
President
Derek Zeng
Vice President of Volunteer Recognition
Jocelyn Liao
Vice President of Finance
Adrienne Lee
Vice President of Food supply and service Director of YLA for Dragon Boat Festival Event
Raymond Wang
Vice President of Volunteer Recruiting, Event Ticket Sales, and Outreach
outreach team
Members organize media outreach and relations.
Adrian Yin
Booth Chair Senior Advisor
Kevin Wan
Chair
Claire Tian
Co-Chair
Angela Wang
Co-Chair
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.
Kathy Sun
Chair
Sylvia Li
Booth Coordinator
Culture Team
Members gather, organize, and present information on Chinese culture at the Holiday Folk Fair. During remaining events, members volunteer at other booths.
Shiming Ma
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.
Leo Chen
Booth Senior Advisor
Devin Zeng
Chair
Williams Wang
Co-Chair
Ethan Zhang
Co-Chair
Amy Hu
Co-Chair
Irene Li
Co-Chair
Selina Wang
Co-Chair
Denny Zeng
Booth Coordinator
Xiaoxue Chen
Booth Coordinator
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
Brandon Liao
Co-Chair
Lucy Wu
Booth Coordinator
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
Candie Lin
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.
Michael Chen
Senior Advisor
Aidan Wang
Senior Advisor
Jordin Sun
Booth Coordinator
Performance Team
Members organize performances and schedules at each event.
