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Boran Qu graduated from Rutgers Business School and earned a certificate in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He currently serves as an CHI ™ Programs Instructor at CHI Institute. Boran is deeply committed to helping young people achieve holistic growth in both academics and mental health through the Peer Mentorship & Coaching Program he leads. He believes that mindful practice and compassion are not only the foundation of mental well-being but also a powerful tool for unlocking one's potential. 

Edison has earned 12 regional solo titles and 3 national solo titles in dance competitions, achieving 2nd and 3rd place in 2023 and 2024, respectively. He has also been part of 64 group dances that placed in the regional top 10, and 9 group dances that ranked in the national top 10. His artistic accomplishments include receiving an Honorable Mention in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, an Outstanding Award for Autumn Rhyme, and an Excellent Award for Winter: Olympics in My Heart. His artwork has been featured in the 2022 Commemorative Album, and he was the First Prize Winner at the 2024 International Youth Painting Expo and Gold Prize winner at the 2024 China-US International Art Festival.

As the Founder and Chief Program Officer, LongQi Sun has demonstrated compassionate leadership and a commitment to unlocking the highest potential of young international students for over five years. In addition to her leadership experience, LongQi is a talented Gamification designer and storyteller with a passion for digital education. Her expertise is evident in her work on the "Street Cats" project and her game design for VR garbage sorting. LongQi holds a Bachelor's degree in Package Engineering, with a minor in Psychology and Economics, from Rutgers University. Currently, she is pursuing her M.S.Ed. Degree in Learning Sciences and Technologies from the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania.

Tianyi Xia is currently an eighth-grade student at Eaglebrook, a prestigious boarding school in Massachusetts, USA. From a young age, he developed a strong passion for history, particularly for the classic Chinese novels Journey to the West and Romance of the Three Kingdoms. After joining his American school, his interest expanded to include a deep love for learning world history and exploring the ancient philosophies of other cultures. The wisdom and virtues of the positive characters in historical stories resonate with him deeply, especially the idea of approaching life and relationships with mindfulness, which has strengthened his admiration for ancient global cultures.

Rongfei Li is a driven sophomore at King’s College London, majoring in Mathematics with Management and Finance. A creative powerhouse, he thrives at the intersection of human-computer interaction, art, music, and mathematics, alongside his interests in computer vision and filmmaking. In 2024, he took the lead in directing films for King’s College London’s Study Abroad program and the American University in Cairo. 2023, he distinguished himself by earning top honors in the Hong Kong Bank competition and other prestigious financial contests, while also gaining valuable experience in cooperative training and management.

Ethan Wu is a dedicated and passionate high school student with experience in coding and game development using Godot, focusing on educational projects that integrate physics principles with interactive gameplay. He achieved a score of 34/40 in the Physics Bowl 2024, earning the top scorer position in New York State and placing 84th globally. In the 2024 World Scholar's Cup New York Regional, he secured 2nd place in debating. Additionally, Ethan excels in teaching, instructing 5th-grade students in China, who went on to receive the prestigious Gold Award (top 5%). He also builds rockets under the mentorship of Dr. Paul Feffer from Stanford University.