Wesley 是 Affirm 的定价分析主管。在加入 Affirm 之前，Wesley 是 Meta 公司的项目经理和 PNC 公司首席信息官财务团队的助理。Wesley 毕业于宾夕法尼亚大学，获得认知科学和 PPE 文学学士学位。Wesley 自 2019 年起加入 Apex，担任小学备考导师和虚拟高中导师。闲暇时，Wesley 喜欢唱卡拉 OK、打网球和在纽约市寻找美味佳肴。

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.

珍妮自 2022 年以来一直是 Apex 小学项目的志愿者。她目前是 Alua Capital 的投资人。此前，她曾就职于 Lindsay Goldberg（中型市场私募股权投资公司）和 Evercore。珍妮毕业于加州大学伯克利分校，主修工商管理和运筹学。闲暇时，珍妮喜欢跑步、打网球、看演出和逛纽约市的早午餐/咖啡店。

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!

Heather 是中间市场私募股权基金 Olympus Partners 的副总裁。加入奥林巴斯之前，Heather 是芝加哥 William Blair 的投资银行分析师，毕业于美国西北大学，获得经济学学士学位。业余时间，您可以在集体健身课程、农贸市场和地下酒吧找到 Heather 的身影。自 2021 年以来，她一直在 Apex 担任中学导师志愿者。

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!).

King 是华平投资公司（Warburg Pincus）的负责人，专注于技术和服务领域的私募股权投资。此前，他曾在 GTCR 和摩根大通工作。King 毕业于哈佛商学院和芝加哥大学。King 在纽约长大，自 2018 年以来一直在 Apex 担任志愿者，包括曾担任中学导师和小学家教。闲暇时，他喜欢去新的国家旅行、唱卡拉 OK、打篮球和为 Apex 工作！

杰奎琳是 Arlo Hotels 的艺术与设计总监，为纽约市、迈阿密等地的酒店提供创意指导和设计。在加入 Arlo Hotels 之前，她曾在佳士得拍卖行工作，为展览和拍卖会设计目录。在杰奎琳的业余时间，她喜欢创作艺术作品，尝试不同的媒介，从水粉画到浮雕块印，从雕塑到数字动画，不一而足。当然，她还喜欢担任 Apex for Youth 的志愿者导师。

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.