Community Service

PVSA Highest Service Award Gold 2021-2024

I have obtained Presidential Volunteer Service Award Gold (national) by contributing over 700+ hours (2021-2024) of community service.

Voice of American Youth (President)

As President, I have twice redirected its focus since 2021, adding youth empowerment and civic engagement to our radio interviews. I have spearheaded voter registration events and election forums with 300+ attendees each, led interviews with prominent youth role models, and developed podcasts and online press programs. I also expanded our team from 7 to 130 members and designed and managed our multimedia website.

Friends of Children with Special Needs (Camp Organizer, Host & Teacher)

I spearheaded & hosted the very first guitar camps for special needs children. I taught enriching curriculum to inspire lifelong music passion for 10+ children. Additionally, individualized weekly lessons to students with Down Syndrome & Autism were delivered. I also helped annual special needs talent shows.

Eclipse Club (Volleyball Coach)

I have coached and mentored 100-200 boys over past 2-3 years, in the meantime I have trained many assistant coaches.

Nova Ukraine (Website Management & News)

As a webmaster, I manage content on Nova Ukraine and build landing pages using a graphical interface. Additionally, I compose and publish news coverage on Ukraine.

Taiwanese American Center of Northern California

Volunteering to promote Taiwanese cultural traditions by organizing traditional festivals and engaging children in fun games, helping them learn and appreciate Taiwanese values and heritage.

Fundraising Efforts with Various Communities

I work with many communities incuding Asian, Ukrainian, and Russian to raise funds $32,000+ for critical causes.

Volunteer for Special Needs Talent Show

The PALS Innovators -Park Activities Locker System

My team developed PALS (Park Activities Locker System), a free automated sports equipment checkout system at Memorial Park, to encourage spontaneous park visits and introduce new activities. We also proposed a space utilization plan for the park's dried-up artificial ponds, transforming them into recreational areas. Our efforts earned us the 2020 City of Cupertino Crest Innovator of the Year award.