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.
Devin Zeng
President
Kathy Sun
Vice President of Finance, Lantern magazine
Zoe Li
Vice President of Event Ticket Sales, Dragon Boat Festival Event, Volunteer recognition
Michael Chen
Vice President of Food supply and service, Volunteer Recruiting
Aidan Wang
Vice President of Outreach, HFF Shuttle Service
outreach team
Members organize media outreach and relations.
Angela Wang
Chair
Claire Tian
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.
Shiming Ma
Booth Chair Advisor
Brandon Liao
Chair
Andrea Cao
Co-Chair
Ava Li
Co-Chair
Jasmine Xu
Co-Chair
Sylvia Li
Co-Chair
Angel Liufu
Coordinator
Poppy Liu
Coordinator
Hunter Liu
Coordinator
Alan Xie
Coordinator
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
Ethan Zhang
Chair
Selina Wang
Co-Chair
Denny Zeng
Co-Chair
Xiaoxue Chen
Co-Chair
Mason Lee
Booth Coordinator
Sameel Tian
Booth Coordinator
Emily Pan
Booth Coordinator
Mellynda Jia
Booth Coordinator
Liyang Han
Booth Coordinator
Amber Li
Booth Coordinator
Irene Li
Booth Senior Advisor
Ryan Zhu
Chair
Suri Hong
Co-Chair
Ryan Gomez
Booth Coordinator
Adelle Wang
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.
Adrian Yin
Booth Chair Senior Advisor
Lucy Wu
Chair
Daniel Li
Booth Co-Chair
Henry Ji
Booth Co-Chair
Andrew Yuan
Booth Coordinator
Patrick Wang
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.
Williams Wang
Booth Chair/Editor
Lari Li
Subject Editor
Raymond Gomez
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.
Eason Zhang
Booth Chair
Melody Li
Booth Co-Chair
Longyue Yan
Booth Coordinator
Siqi Zhang
Booth Coordinator
Performance Team
Members organize performances and schedules at each event.
