Our
Team
Sophie Li
Co-Founder & CEO
Sophie is currently a senior at Langley High School. She hopes to study data science in the future and founded the Rising Star Fund because she believes everyone deserves equal opportunities and is passionate about helping children reach their fullest potential. In her free time, Sophie enjoys reading, playing tennis, and practicing calligraphy.
Sophia Ji
Co-Founder & CEO
Sophia is currently a senior at BASIS Independent McLean. She joined the Rising Star Fund because of her belief in equal opportunity. Every child deserves a chance to thrive, and being a part of this cause allows her to make a positive change in their lives. In her free time, Sophia enjoys dancing and crocheting.
Asiya Malik
Event Coordinator
Asiya is currently a senior at Langley High School. In the future, she hopes to study anthropology, international affairs, and public health. Asiya joined the Rising Star Fund because she enjoys volunteering, working with children, and hopes to make a positive impact in her community. In her free time, Asiya enjoys traveling, reading, going for walks, and spending time with her family.
Arnavi Dhami
Secretary
Arnavi is currently a senior at the Madeira School. She joined the Rising Star Fund to help underprivileged kids and give them the same opportunities as others. She loves to volunteer and make other people’s voices heard in their communities. Arnavi’s hobbies include soccer, reading, and hanging out with friends.
Chloe Xie
Social Media Manager
Chloe is currently a senior at Langley High School. In the future, she hopes to pursue a career in medicine or business. She joined the Rising Star Fund because she believes that all children deserve the best education, and hopes to make a difference in underprivileged children’s lives. Some of Chloe’s hobbies are art and traveling.
Lily Zhang
Co-Founder & COO
Lily is currently a senior at Langley High School. She would like to pursue medicine in the future, and she helped start the Rising Star Fund because of her interest in supporting the community and helping those in need. Some of Lily's hobbies include soccer and playing music.
Grace Chun
Executive Outreach Director
Grace is currently a senior at The Madeira School. She joined the Rising Star Fund due to her love for volunteering and helping kids obtain the best education possible. Some of Grace’s hobbies include volleyball, baking, and talking to her friends!
Phillip Tran
Event Coordinator
Phillip is currently a senior at Centreville High School. In the future, he hopes to pursue a career in the dental field. He joined the Rising Star Fund because he believes that a fair education should be accessible to everyone, and he wants to help underprivileged children receive the best education possible. Some of his hobbies include playing volleyball and creating pottery.
Joelle Park
Social Media Manager
Joelle is currently a senior at Centreville High School. She aspires to go to pursue a technology career in the future. She joined the Rising Star Fund because she believes that every student is entitled to enriching and high-quality education. Outside of academics, Joelle does fine art, reading, baking, and dancing.