Meet The Team
We are a youth-led non-profit organization dedicated to providing education and empowerment in financial matters.
Leader
Founder/President
Queeny Gong
Queeny is a junior at Sentinel Secondary School in West Vancouver, Canada. She created WISE Youth to provide opportunities for youth in her community to learn more about finance and business. In her free time, she enjoys swimming, spending time with her friends, and cuddling with her cat.
Events Department
Head of Events
Hasini Mandava
Hasini is a 11th grader at Leander High School in Austin, TX. She is currently an active member of Austin's AI community and with a passion for business and finance, she is also vice president of a non-profit aimed at empowering girls in business. In her free time, she enjoys playing lacrosse, hiking, and working out.
Events Director
Maxwell Yu
Max is a 10th grader at Tompkins High School in Katy, TX. He is currently an active member in FBLA and attended the Wharton Global Youth Program last summer with a focus in Finance. He is also the Co-President of the Interact Club at his school which aims to create a positive impact in the community through project based volunteering. In his free time, Max enjoys playing the cello, tutoring others, swimming, and scouting new food spots in his city. His passion for finance, as well as his desire to spread financial awareness among students is what compelled him to join WISE in its journey.
Events Director
Brandon Kuo
Brandon Kuo is a junior at Darien High School, located in Darien, Connecticut. In terms of academic interests, he has many in school, ranging from business to creative writing. He shares his writing voice through participation in the Yearbook and Newspaper clubs at Darien High School.
Outreach & Sponsorship Department
Head of Outreach
Alvin Ren
Alvin Ren is a sophomore from Ottawa, Canada. He actively contributes to his community through volunteer work and holds leadership roles, such as volunteering at the CTV in his town to raise 13,000,000$ for a CHEO Telethon and helping in the local Canada Day Fair. His diverse skills and dedication reflect his commitment to personal growth and community involvement. He has an interest in drawing and photography. Lastly, in his free time, he enjoys music, badminton and occasionally international travel.
Outreach Director
Jacob Li
Jacob is a freshman from Ottawa, Canada. He enjoys spending his time with productive hobbies such as sports, photography, playing guitar, and volunteering. His academic interests involve engineering and physics, and he aspires to be a hardware engineer. Jacob was a former D1 basketball player and contributed to fundraisers that raised a total of 23,478,20 dollars for future cancer research.
Head of Sponsorships
Owen Qin
Owen plays basketball and does a bit of fencing, and he also enjoys playing golf. Reading candlestick patterns is a passion of his, as it helps him understand market trends and make informed decisions. Besides sports and finance, Owen finds joy in helping people out whenever he can. Whether it’s offering advice, lending a hand, or simply being there for someone, he believes in the value of making a positive impact on others. Additionally, Owen is the founder and CEO of an organization that teaches people with financial struggles how to manage their assets effectively.
Marketing Department
Head of Marketing
Marissa Shi
Marissa is a junior at Westlake High School in Austin, Texas. She is currently interested in business and finance with a passion for environmental sustainability. She co-founded an Austin-based nonprofit focused on electronic waste management. In her free time, she enjoys playing volleyball, going hiking, playing video games, and hanging out with friends.
Head of Graphic Design
Grace Park
Grace is a senior at Sentinel Secondary School in West Vancouver, Canada, and is actively involved in youth-led science clubs and volunteer positions related to finance. With a rich background in graphic design and creative direction, she brings a unique artistic perspective to her endeavours. She enjoys baking, listening to music, and going out to get food with her friends!
Marketing Director
Rick He
Rick, a freshman from Ottawa, Canada, finds joy in mathematics, science, and art at school and enjoys unwinding with games and music outside of school. Whether playing basketball or the flute in his spare time, he values moments spent with family and friends above all else. His involvement in leadership roles and volunteer activities within clubs and non-profit organizations fuels his personal growth. Now, he's eager to bring his enthusiasm to WISE Youth, raising awareness about finance and business knowledge for more young people.
Marketing Director
Grace Tian
Grace is a sophomore at Bancroft School with a strong passion for technology, leadership, and making a positive impact. She is actively involved in initiatives like Girls Who Code, where she works to inspire others while expanding her own coding skills. Her goal is to foster strong, inclusive communities through innovation and creativity. Outside of her tech pursuits, Grace enjoys playing volleyball and tennis.
Marketing Director
Sonia Joseph
Sonia is a Junior at Round Rock High School in Round Rock, Texas. She is actively involved with DECA and Model UN and is interested in pursuing a career in Corporate Law. In her free time she loves watching movies and trying new foods with her friends.
Marketing Director
Ella Huang
Ella is a high school student who thrives on collaboration and finding creative ways to promote projects she is passionate about. Beyond her role in WISE, she enjoys watching movies, scrapbooking, and creating social media content with her friends.
Marketing Director
Tanishka Nath
Tanishka Nath is a junior in high school. Some of her hobbies include drawing and playing basketball, and she's super excited to see what the team can accomplish together this term!
Finance Department
Head of Finance
Ansika Mandipudi
Ansika is a sophomore at Rouse High School in Leander, Texas. She is passionate about making a positive impact in her community and has played a role in helping NAMI raise $1.5 million for mental health organizations in the U.S. In her free time, Ansika enjoys playing tennis, drawing, and singing. Her love for helping others is what brought her towards this role.
Finance Director
Rylyn Wang
Rylyn is a junior at Walnut High School in Walnut, California. She loves chemistry and mathematics, currently taking Multivariable at a local community college and aims to complete Linear Algebra and Differentials by the end of the school year. Through her executive involvement in school clubs and nonprofit organizations, she aspires to become someone who leads and inspires her peers.
IT Department
Head of IT
Tanaka Muvezwa
Tanaka Muvezwa is an IT professional currently studying Software Engineering at Nişantaşı University in Istanbul, Türkiye. He leverages his diverse IT skillset, extending beyond coding, to complement his software engineering education. Tanaka is passionate about using technology to empower young people, as demonstrated by his leadership of a youth-driven initiative focused on attracting foreign direct investment. His well-rounded background includes a strong commitment to social development and advocacy for youth initiatives. In his free time, Tanaka enjoys playing soccer and socializing with friends.
IT Director
Riddhi Sharma
Riddhi is a senior at Gems Millennium School, Dubai, with a deep passion for computer science. She shares this passion through her game-based learning app, which teaches basic coding skills interactively. Riddhi also gives back to her community, having sent over 200 cards to seniors in care homes. In her free time, she enjoys playing the piano and debating in MUN.
WISE will lead the exploration of open financial education for teenagers globally. Come on, join us in evoking the power of inner wisdom and life in the way of financial intelligence, and becoming independent as soon as possible.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide education and resources that empower individuals to take control of their financial future.
Our Vision
Our vision is to create a world where everyone has access to the knowledge and tools they need to achieve financial stability and security.