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.
Geoffrey Xue
President
Kevin Ji
Vice President of Volunteer Recruiting and Public Media
Eric Wan
Vice President of Outreach
Amie Li
Vice President of Volunteer Recognition
Max Hong
Vice President of Performance Programs
Kevin Niu
Vice President of Events
Helena Zhao
Vice President of Performance Programs
Sophia Ho
Vice President of Finance
outreach team
Members organize media outreach and relations.
Buwei Chen
Chair
Adrian Yin
Coordinator
Kevin Wan
Coordinator
Aidan Wang
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.
Rebecca Ho
Chair
Erica Chen
Co-Chair
Jasmine Xu
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.
Anna Huang
Chair
Jocelyn Liao
Chair Advisor
Nicholas Hu
Co-Chair
Steve Zhang
Co-Chair
Alan Zhong
Co-Chair
Julia Cao
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.
Tim Wang
Chair
Derek Zeng
Chair
Daniel Zhu
Chair
Leo Chen
Chair
Candie Lin
Co-Chair
Devin Zeng
Co-Chair
Dwayne Wang
Coordinator
Kathy Sun
Coordinator
Ryan Zhu
Coordinator
Ken Qiu
Coordinator
Irene Li
Coordinator
Zoe Li
Coordinator
Denny Zeng
Coordinator
William Wang
Coordinator
Michelle Xie
Coordinator
Alexander Li
Coordinator
Joshua Xue
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.
Grady Ma
Chair
Casie Li
Senior Advisor
Ashley Ma
Co-Chair
Brandon Liao
Co-Chair
Amy Wang
Co-Chair
Jasmine Sun
Co-Chair
Grace Xue
Coordinator
Johanna Luo
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
Nicholas Hu
Associate Editor
Julia Cao
Associate Editor
Tim Wang
Associate Editor
Candie Lin
Associate Editor
Michael Chen
Associate Editor
Dwayne Wang
Subject Editor
Kathy Sun
Subject Editor
Irene Li
Subject Editor
Zoe Li
Subject Editor
Michelle Xie
Subject Editor
Kevin Wan
Subject Editor
Adrian Yin
Subject 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
Chair
Michael Chen
Co-Chair
Jordin Sun
Coordinator
Performance Team
Members organize performances and schedules at each event.
