एसोसिएट बोर्ड

एपेक्स फॉर यूथ में, हमारी टीम समर्पित शिक्षकों, सामुदायिक आयोजकों और नेताओं से बनी है जो हमारे हर काम में गहरी देखभाल, जीवंत अनुभव और सांस्कृतिक समझ लाते हैं। हम विविध पृष्ठभूमियों से आते हैं, कई भाषाएँ बोलते हैं, और हमारा एक ही मिशन है: एशियाई अमेरिकी युवाओं की अगली पीढ़ी का उत्थान और सशक्तिकरण।

वेस्ली अफर्म में मूल्य निर्धारण विश्लेषण प्रमुख हैं। अफर्म से पहले, वेस्ली मेटा में प्रोग्राम मैनेजर और पीएनसी में सीआईओ ट्रेजरी टीम में एसोसिएट थे। वेस्ली ने पेंसिल्वेनिया विश्वविद्यालय से संज्ञानात्मक विज्ञान और पीपीई में स्नातक की उपाधि प्राप्त की है। वेस्ली 2019 से एपेक्स के साथ प्राथमिक परीक्षा तैयारी ट्यूटर और वर्चुअल हाई स्कूल मेंटर के रूप में जुड़े हुए हैं। अपने खाली समय में, वेस्ली कराओके गाना, टेनिस खेलना और न्यूयॉर्क शहर में स्वादिष्ट भोजन ढूँढ़ना पसंद करते हैं।

Sophia is currently a Product Marketing Manager at Google, but one day aspires to become a middle school math teacher. She believes in problem-solving-based, student-centered learning, but more importantly that anyone can do math! Born and raised in California, Sophia played collegiate golf at Pomona College and graduated with a B.A. in Mathematics. In addition to volunteering at Apex as a middle school mentor, Sophia enjoys playing tennis, taking long walks (the NYC-version of hiking), and getting spoiled by all of the art galleries/ museums/ shows that New York City has to offer!

Anna joined Apex for Youth in 2021 as an Elementary Program volunteer and has also been a mentor in the College Access Program. She currently is a Vice President at Deutsche Bank focused on high yield credit. Anna graduated from Temple University with a BBA in Finance and Risk Management and a minor in Economics. In her free time, she enjoys working out, finding new craft projects to start (and abandon), recipe testing, exploring new restaurants/cafés and traveling to new destinations.

Michelle started volunteering with Apex for Youth as an elementary volunteer in Sunset Park, Brooklyn in 2021, and is now currently a middle school mentor. She is also a producer at “NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas” covering breaking news to in-depth feature stories for the broadcast. She is passionate about reporting on foreign policy, inequality, human rights, education, and ballet. Michelle has been with NBC News for over the last decade, having started in the NBC Washington bureau. In her free time, Michelle loves staying active, watching ballet performances, meeting new people, and reading memoirs.

Christina has been involved with Apex as a high school mentor since 2020. She is currently a Vice President at Morgan Stanley Private Credit focusing on middle market private debt investments and previously worked in Morgan Stanley’s Leveraged Finance team. Christina graduated from Duke University with a B.S. in Economics (Finance Concentration) and minors in Computer Science and English. In her free time, Christina loves exploring New York’s restaurant scene, practicing yoga, running, yapping, reading, and doing the crossword.

Paul is a Senior Client Success Manager at a global eCommerce tech company, where he advises international brands on cross-border growth and fulfillment strategy. He has 7+ years of experience across customer success, product strategy, and financial analysis, and previously worked in commercial real estate finance. Paul holds a BS in Biology with a concentration in neuroscience from Penn State and is a proud Nittany Lions fan. He has mentored four high school students through Apex’s College Access Program over the past two years. Outside of work, he plays in four pool leagues, explores NYC’s restaurant scene, and travels to experience different cultures through food and history.

Katrina is a 4x Emmy nominated and Peabody Award winning Producer at “TODAY with Jenna & Friends” specializing in lifestyle content and feel-good storytelling. She graduated from the S.I Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University with a B.S. in Television, Radio, and Film. She joined Apex for Youth in 2021 as a high school mentor. Having spent most of her life living in Queens, NY – she loves repping the borough and enjoys eating her way through the different neighborhoods. She also enjoys traveling, hiking, playing tennis, and antiquing for home goods.

जेनी 2022 से एपेक्स में एक प्राथमिक कार्यक्रम स्वयंसेवक के रूप में कार्यरत हैं। वह वर्तमान में अलुआ कैपिटल में एक निवेशक हैं। इससे पहले उन्होंने लिंडसे गोल्डबर्ग (मध्यम बाजार निजी इक्विटी फर्म) और एवरकोर में काम किया था। जेनी ने यूसी बर्कले से स्नातक की उपाधि प्राप्त की, जहाँ उन्होंने व्यवसाय प्रशासन और संचालन अनुसंधान में विशेषज्ञता हासिल की। अपने खाली समय में, जेनी को दौड़ना, टेनिस खेलना, शो देखना और न्यूयॉर्क शहर में ब्रंच/कॉफ़ी शॉप्स में घूमना पसंद है।

Bhargava is a radiation oncologist at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, NY He graduated from the Bronx High School of Science, and the BS/MD program at The George Washington University. He is a proud NYC native, having grown up in Flushing. He is entering his fourth year on the associate board and joined Apex as a middle school mentor 5 years ago. In his spare time, he enjoys watching his beloved New York Knicks, writing, reading – particularly history and Asian American related content, writing , and making boba for friends and family!

हीथर, मिडिल मार्केट प्राइवेट इक्विटी फंड, ओलंपस पार्टनर्स में वाइस प्रेसिडेंट हैं। ओलंपस में शामिल होने से पहले, हीथर शिकागो स्थित विलियम ब्लेयर में इन्वेस्टमेंट बैंकिंग एनालिस्ट थीं और उन्होंने नॉर्थवेस्टर्न यूनिवर्सिटी से अर्थशास्त्र में स्नातक की उपाधि प्राप्त की थी। अपने खाली समय में, आप हीथर को ग्रुप फिटनेस क्लासेस, किसान बाज़ारों और स्पीकीज़ में देख सकते हैं। वह 2021 से एपेक्स के साथ मिडिल स्कूल मेंटर के रूप में स्वयंसेवा कर रही हैं।

Do Hee is Sr. Product Counsel at SeatGeek, where he supports the company’s R&D, government affairs, marketing, and payment & risk functions, and serves as the executive sponsor for the AAPI ERG. Prior to moving in-house to SeatGeek, Do Hee specialized in private equity and venture capital fund formation, and investment management at Goodwin Procter and Shearman & Sterling (now A&O Shearman), respectively. Do Hee holds a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and a B.A. in political science from UC Berkeley. Do Hee has been involved with Apex for 2 years as an MSMP/HSMP mentor. Outside of work, you will find him in museums, attending a Broadway show, or planning his next trip (and tending to his two very affectionate cats!).

किंग, वारबर्ग पिंकस में एक प्रिंसिपल हैं, जो प्रौद्योगिकी और सेवाओं के निजी इक्विटी निवेश पर केंद्रित हैं। इससे पहले उन्होंने जीटीसीआर और जेपी मॉर्गन में काम किया था। किंग ने हार्वर्ड बिज़नेस स्कूल और शिकागो विश्वविद्यालय से स्नातक किया है। किंग न्यूयॉर्क में पले-बढ़े हैं और 2018 से एपेक्स के साथ स्वयंसेवा कर रहे हैं, जिसमें पूर्व में एक मिडिल स्कूल मेंटर और प्राथमिक विद्यालय के ट्यूटर के रूप में कार्य करना शामिल है। अपने खाली समय में उन्हें नए देशों की यात्रा करना, कराओके गाना, बास्केटबॉल खेलना और एपेक्स के साथ काम करना पसंद है!

जैकलीन, आर्लो होटल्स में कला एवं डिज़ाइन निदेशक हैं और न्यूयॉर्क शहर, मियामी और अन्य जगहों पर संपत्तियों के लिए रचनात्मक निर्देशन और डिज़ाइन का काम करती हैं। आर्लो होटल्स से पहले, उन्होंने क्रिस्टीज़ ऑक्शन हाउस में प्रदर्शनियों और नीलामी के लिए कैटलॉग डिज़ाइन करने का काम किया था। जैकलीन को अपने खाली समय में कलाकृतियाँ बनाना और विभिन्न माध्यमों के साथ प्रयोग करना पसंद है, जिनमें गौचे पेंटिंग से लेकर रिलीफ ब्लॉक प्रिंटिंग, मूर्तिकला और डिजिटल एनिमेशन तक शामिल हैं। और हाँ, उन्हें एपेक्स फॉर यूथ के लिए एक मार्गदर्शक के रूप में स्वयंसेवा करना भी पसंद है।

Hannah Liou is an admissions and test‑prep coach specializing in graduate and PhD programs. She is the co‑founder of Ladder Education, an educational startup focused on reaching elementary students with diverse learning needs. She previously worked as a Development Coordinator at Stanford’s Office of Development, managing fundraising strategies and relationships with key university donors. Prior to that, Hannah led research projects at Stanford’s Freeman Spogli Institute, contributing to several peer-reviewed publications. Hannah earned her M.A. in International and Comparative Education from Stanford University, her B.A. in Integrated Humanities from NYU Shanghai, and was a Fulbright Scholar in Malaysia. She has been a Read with Apex volunteer since 2023. Outside of work, Hannah loves hiking, traveling, and sharing unsolicited photos of her golden retriever, Mantou.

Phong currently serves as the Director of Student Support at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies, overseeing academic support programming, student persistence, and various fellowship programs. Phong has been in the higher education space for 15 years working at various nonprofits and universities, and earned his BA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his MS from Northwestern University. He has been mentoring youth across New York City since 2018 and has been with Apex since 2023 serving as an HSMP mentor. In his free time, Phong enjoys taking his dog to Prospect Park, finding the best deals on Facebook Marketplace, and finding ways to brew the perfect cup of coffee.

Anisa has been volunteering with Apex for Youth as a middle school mentor since 2023. Her experience as part of a NYC high school youth group focused on tenant’s housing rights in Chinatown compelled her to join Apex. She currently works for a health tech company concentrated on offering affordable telemedicine options to those uninsured. Prior to joining the health tech industry, Anisa worked on community health research. She earned her B.A. from Barnard College of Columbia University in political science. In her free time, she enjoys playing volleyball and racquet sports, running, camping, and upcycling.

Athenie is an FP&A Manager at Front Row, a full-service ecommerce and marketing agency. Prior to joining Front Row, she was a strategist on the high yield trading desk at Jefferies. She graduated with a B.S. in Finance and International Business from Indiana University. Athenie started with Apex for Youth in 2021 as a high school mentor and after helping her mentee graduate from the program to college, joined the yoga athletics program, and is now in the middle school mentoring program. In her free time she is training for her third marathon this fall, crafting, and spending time outdoors.

Minh-Y is Sr. Director, Business Development & Strategy and leads brand expansion and new revenue initiatives for Robb Report, a luxury-lifestyle magazine, and Art Media, which includes Art In America, Art News and Artforum magazines. Prior to this, she worked at Dow Jones with The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s Group and MarketWatch in strategic initiatives and events. Minh-Y holds an M.A. in Food Studies from NYU and B.A. in Communication from Boston College. She has volunteered with Apex across their elementary, MSMP/HSMP since 2021, and is currently a high school mentor. In her free time, Minh-Y loves sharing a good meal, testing new recipes, playing volleyball, watching movies and seeing live music.

Nicole joined Apex in 2024 as a MSMP mentor in Manhattan. She is currently a Senior Associate in Strategy & Operations at DoorDash, where she focuses on growing the Grocery business. Originally from Hong Kong, Nicole was as an English teacher at a local youth center before earning a B.A. in International and Public Affairs and Economics from Brown University. Outside of work, Nicole enjoys baking sourdough, gardening, reading, and more recently, running!

Kyle Wong, CFP®, is a Relationship Manager and Investment Advisor Representative at W Wealth Strategies LLC, an NYC-based, family-run financial planning and advisory firm. Kyle is responsible for developing customized financial, retirement, and income plans. He meets with clients regularly to help manage their portfolios. Prior to joining W Wealth, Kyle was a Client Service Representative at Goldman Sachs Prime Brokerage, managing relationships and servicing some of the world’s largest hedge funds. Kyle earned his B.A. in Economics from Colby College in Waterville, Maine. At Colby, he was a member of the Men’s Swim and Dive team and was a captain in his senior year. Kyle started volunteering for Apex’s Elementary Explorers program in 2023. In his free time, Kyle enjoys playing tennis, golf, and cooking, and is a PADI-certified diver.

Jenny Yu is a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley, where her team, 55 East, was recognized on Forbes’ 2025 Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams list. She is also a multidisciplinary artist based in New York City. Jenny earned dual degrees in Economics and Art History from NYU. Originally from Shanghai, she moved to New York at the age of 15. In her spare time, she hosts art shows, workshops, community events, and art auctions. Last but most importantly, Jenny loves volunteering at Apex for Youth as a mentor!

Lisa Zhang is the Associate Director of Mergers and Acquisitions and Strategic Initiatives in the Office of the CEO at Dow Jones, the publisher of the Wall Street Journal. She received a dual MS/LLM in International Affairs from the London School of Economics and Peking University and majored in Applied Economics and Management at Cornell University with a minor in Asian American Studies. Her work on the economics of China has been published by Cambridge Scholars. Lisa has been a volunteer with Apex for Youth in the Queens Elementary Explorer program in her home neighborhood of Flushing since 2024. Lisa is passionate and curious about the stories we share as part of the Asian diaspora; she loves to read, travel, and explore New York City.

कॉर्नरस्टोन परिषद

कॉर्नरस्टोन काउंसिल का लक्ष्य प्रमुख एपेक्स दानदाताओं की अगली पीढ़ी को तैयार करके एपेक्स समुदाय का निर्माण करना है। काउंसिल के सदस्यों को संगठन से लगातार संपर्क और सुझाव मिलते रहते हैं, साथ ही एपेक्स के कार्यक्रमों में विशेष पहुँच भी मिलती है, जिससे ज़रूरत पड़ने पर वे मदद कर सकते हैं।

फ्रैंक, अर्डिया पार्टनर्स, एक निजी निवेश बैंकिंग सलाहकार फर्म, के उपाध्यक्ष हैं। अर्डिया में शामिल होने से पहले, फ्रैंक एआईजी में कॉर्पोरेट विकास विभाग में कार्यरत थे। उन्होंने कॉर्नेल विश्वविद्यालय से अर्थशास्त्र में स्नातक और ललित कला में स्नातक की उपाधि प्राप्त की। फ्रैंक 2019 से एपेक्स के समर्थक रहे हैं। अपने खाली समय में, फ्रैंक को स्वादिष्ट भोजन ढूँढ़ना, सक्रिय रहना और अच्छे लोगों के साथ समय बिताना पसंद है।

Anthony is an aspiring teacher with a passion for learning and mentoring others. Prior to joining the Cornerstone Council, he served on the AB for four years, taking on the role of Treasurer for one year. Anthony joined the Apex community in 2016, starting as an Elementary Test Prep tutor for PS 001. Professionally, he is a co-founder of Deepblue Capital Partners, a real estate investment firm, after previously being a Managing Director at Hines and contributing to the One Vanderbilt project near Grand Central. Anthony is a CFA Charterholder and an alumnus of the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon. In his free time, he enjoys reading, skiing, and running. He resides in Queens with his wife, their son and their mini goldendoodle.

Chia is a Principal in Neuberger Berman’s Principal Strategies Group (PSG), an event-driven hedge fund, where he focuses on private and public equity investments. Prior to joining PSG, Chia worked at Neuberger Berman’s private equity group and at Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s TMT investment banking group. He graduated from Babson College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. Chia has been involved with Apex since 2016 and was formerly a middle school mentor. In his spare time, Chia enjoys playing volleyball, biking, singing karaoke, and playing chess. He is a co-owner of Japanese ramen and sushi restaurants in New York, including TabeTomo, Tomokase, The Office of Mr. Moto, and The Residence of Mr. Moto.

Jason is a private equity professional specializing in capital markets. Jason received his MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management and Bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley. He is a prior Apex volunteer and a long-time supporter of the organization. In his personal life, Jason’s an avid swimmer, saxophone player, and Knicks fan.

Stephanie is a Director in Debt Capital Markets at TD Securities, with a specialization in the origination and execution of Esoteric ABS products. Additionally, she actively contributes as a member of both the Women in Leadership Committee and the AAPI team within Minorities in Leadership. Before joining TD, Stephanie worked as a CPA at Deloitte. She holds an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Boston University, graduating with honors. Outside of work, she enjoys skiing, traveling, and being a mom to her son Ethan and her dog Ruby.

Alice is a Senior Associate at Partners Group, where she focuses on private credit investments. She is passionate about community engagement and currently serves as co-head of the Partners Group Asian Network in the New York office. Alice first became involved with Apex for Youth as a volunteer in the elementary school program. She holds a Master’s in Finance from the University of Southern California. Outside of work, Alice enjoys tennis, painting, and dancing.

एमिली जनरल अटलांटिक के अध्यक्ष और सीईओ की चीफ ऑफ स्टाफ के रूप में कार्यरत हैं। जनरल अटलांटिक में शामिल होने से पहले, वह गुगेनहाइम पार्टनर्स में प्रौद्योगिकी, मीडिया और दूरसंचार समूह में एक निवेश बैंकिंग विश्लेषक थीं। एमिली छह साल पहले एपेक्स समुदाय में शामिल हुईं, जब उनका परिचय एक मिडिल स्कूल मेंटर के रूप में उनके मेंटी से हुआ था और उन्होंने अपने मेंटी को बिंगहैमटन विश्वविद्यालय में कॉलेज के लिए भेजा था। कॉर्नरस्टोन काउंसिल में शामिल होने से पहले, उन्होंने एपेक्स फॉर यूथ एसोसिएट बोर्ड में चार साल तक सदस्य और उपाध्यक्ष के रूप में भी काम किया। एमिली ने NYU स्टर्न से वित्त और लेखा में स्नातक की उपाधि प्राप्त की। अपने खाली समय में, उन्हें सर्फिंग के लिए यात्रा करना, टेनिस/पिकलबॉल खेलना और न्यूयॉर्क शहर में सबसे अच्छे खाने की जगहें ढूंढना पसंद है।

शॉन ओकट्री कैपिटल मैनेजमेंट में उपाध्यक्ष हैं, जो एक वैश्विक वैकल्पिक निवेश प्रबंधक है और जीवन विज्ञान निवेशों पर केंद्रित है। ओकट्री में शामिल होने से पहले, शॉन एरेस मैनेजमेंट और एथीरियम कैपिटल मैनेजमेंट की निवेश टीमों में थे। शॉन ने गुगेनहाइम पार्टनर्स में हेल्थकेयर निवेश बैंकिंग से अपना करियर शुरू किया था। शॉन ने कॉर्नेल विश्वविद्यालय से जैविक विज्ञान और अनुप्रयुक्त अर्थशास्त्र एवं प्रबंधन में स्नातक की उपाधि प्राप्त की है। अपने खाली समय में, शॉन न्यूयॉर्क शहर में घूमते हुए खाने का आनंद लेते हैं।

Ben is a Portfolio Manager at Citadel, where he invests in public equities in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) sector. Previously, he worked at Credit Suisse in equity research. He graduated from Columbia University with a B.A. in Economics and Mathematics. Ben got involved in Apex shortly after moving back to NYC from Chicago. In his spare time, he enjoys poker, chess, basketball, pickleball, and hiking with his dog.

Liz is a Senior Director on the institutional team covering relationships at First Eagle Investments. Most recently, Liz was Managing Director and Senior Consultant Relations Executive at TCW. Before that, she was Head of Business Development at 1623 Capital, a long-short equity hedge fund. Liz also spent several years as Vice President managing consultant relationships at AQR Capital Management. Liz serves as an advisor on the Accelerate Committee and is a member of the Association of Asian American Investment Managers (AAAIM), a national non-profit organization dedicated to increasing diversity and inclusion in investment management. She also sits on the Membership Committee for Women Investment Professionals (WIP). She holds a BS from Boston College and earned an MBA with a concentration in Analytic Finance and Economics at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Liz started with Apex in the Elementary School Program at PS 124 and is currently a high school school mentor. She was formerly on the Apex Associate Board and served as Treasurer. Liz is also a Mott Street Girl – a Chinatown tour company.

Jonathan is a Principal at Blackstone in the Private Equity group, where he also co-chairs Blackstone’s firmwide East Asian affinity network. Prior to Blackstone, Jonathan served as an economic policy advisor on President Biden’s 2020 presidential campaign, as well as on Secretary Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign. He previously worked at Centerbridge Partners and began his career as an analyst at McKinsey & Company. Jonathan started as an Apex volunteer in 2014, serving as a mentor in the Middle School and High School Mentoring Programs. He graduated from Harvard Business School with an M.B.A. and from Harvard College with an A.B. in Economics. In his spare time, he likes trying to perfect cooking his Hainanese chicken rice.

बेन कैपिटल ग्रुप में एक निवेश विश्लेषक हैं। कैपिटल से पहले, उन्होंने निजी इक्विटी, प्रबंधन परामर्श और खुदरा रणनीति के क्षेत्र में काम किया था। बेन ने हार्वर्ड विश्वविद्यालय से अर्थशास्त्र में स्नातक और व्हार्टन स्कूल से एमबीए किया है। उनका पालन-पोषण शंघाई, क्वींस, न्यूयॉर्क और न्यू जर्सी में हुआ। अपने बाद के प्रवासों (बोस्टन, सैन फ्रांसिस्को, लॉस एंजिल्स) में, वे वंचित अप्रवासी समुदायों को मार्गदर्शन और सेवा प्रदान करने के लिए स्थानीय संगठनों में शामिल रहे हैं। अपने खाली समय में, बेन को यात्रा करना, बास्केटबॉल खेलना, व्यायाम करना और पढ़ना पसंद है।

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