Our Members
Head of Board Member
Sunny Zhao
Artistic & Academic Director, EverEverest | Pianist & Vocal Arts Coach | Former Faculty, Manhattan School of Music & Barnard College of Columbia University
Collaboration Artists
Richard Boulanger ( aka Dr.B )
Professor of Electronic Production and Design at Berklee College of Music
Former Faculty at Stanford, MIT, Columbia, Brown, and More
MIT Course Designer
Author of The Csound Book
Yihan Chen
Ph.D. Candidate in Music Composition, Princeton University
Jeannie Gagné
Professor of voice, berklee college of music
Shakir Stephen
(Research Mentor)
Doctoral Researcher in Religion, Economics, and Society at University of California, Santa Barbara
Research Focus: Sports Economics · Social Mobility · Public Policy
Bethanie Liu
Stanford • CCRMA
Award Winning
Songwriter & Multi-Instrumentalist
Susan Zhong
Interactive Art Researcher
Game Sound Designer
Youth Board
Ethan Cohen is a rising sophomore at Tarbut V’Torah in Irvine, CA. He has explored research in cancer biology and microbiology, and assists with teaching advanced mathematics. He leads the school’s Philosophy Club and has a strong interest in psychology. Outside the classroom, Ethan is a competitive skier in regional events. He hopes to pursue collegiate and graduate studies in microbiology and oncology, bringing a focused and analytical approach to his work, both in the lab and on the slopes.
Beyond his academic pursuits, Ethan is deeply committed to social entrepreneurship and giving back to his community. He believes scientific knowledge should be accessible beyond the laboratory and actively mentors younger students in mathematics and scientific thinking. His entrepreneurial mindset drives him to view challenges as opportunities to create lasting societal impact, with aspirations to eventually combine his research interests with ventures that benefit underserved populations and inspire the next generation of scientists.
Ethan Cohen
Dayton is a dedicated 15-year-old musician, athlete, and social entrepreneur from Woodbridge High School in Irvine. With music serving as a foundational element of his artistic development, he has had the privilege of studying with distinguished artists including Prof. Wei Yi Yang, Prof. William Grant Naboré, Prof. Baruch Meir, and Prof. Melvin Chen through various masterclass opportunities. Since age 13, he has been a student at the Opus119 Music Foundation under the mentorship of Prof. Ethan Yi Dong, whose guidance has been pivotal in shaping his musical growth and artistic vision. Complementing his musical pursuits, Dayton maintains an active commitment to tennis, which has developed his discipline, strategic thinking, and focus—qualities that enhance both his approach to musical performance and his entrepreneurial endeavors.
Driven by a passion for social impact, Dayton is committed to bridging the gap between entrepreneurial innovation and community service. He believes in harnessing business acumen for positive social change and works to identify local and global challenges where young people can make a tangible difference. His multifaceted pursuits in music, athletics, and social entrepreneurship reflect his commitment to continuous learning, artistic development, and creating positive impact in his community while inspiring others to use their talents for the greater good.
Dayton Zou
Ricky Zhou, born in 2009, is a student engineer and pianist based in Irvine, California. Driven by a strong interest in mechanical engineering, he has served as a central contributor to a full-scale solar-powered vehicle project that earned national recognition in the Solar Car Challenge, and he continues to pursue further growth in the field. He particularly enjoys exploring how complex systems come together through thoughtful analysis, iterative refinement, and hands-on fabrication. He approaches his work with focus and responsibility, characterized by careful attention to detail and an awareness of overall system performance.
In parallel with his engineering pursuits, Ricky is an accomplished pianist who has won numerous competitions and performed at Carnegie Hall in 2026. He regards music and engineering as complementary disciplines, each grounded in organization, patience, and clarity of thought. Together, they provide meaningful avenues for both creative expression and precise thinking. Looking ahead, Ricky aims to continue furthering his work in mechanical engineering while remaining actively engaged in advanced musical study and contributing to broader social impact.
Ricky Zhou
Alice is a 10th-grade student at Pacific Academy and currently serves as the Treasurer of the Social Entrepreneurship Club. In her role, she manages participant registration records, tracks payment confirmations, and ensures accurate organization of volunteer package selections for club initiatives. She is detail-oriented, responsible, and committed to supporting meaningful community impact through organized leadership and service.
Alice
Nathan Chong
Nathan Chong is a dedicated youth leader and active volunteer committed to community service and social impact. As Vice President of Solar Club and Public Relations Officer for Science Olympiad, he has helped lead team initiatives, promote student engagement, and support collaborative projects. Nathan is the commited secretary of the Social Entrepreneurship Club, where he works to connect service with real-world solutions and nonprofit outreach. He has also contributed to his school’s Solar Car Challenge team and spent the summer of 2025 working in a car workshop to help build a solar car, combining teamwork, leadership, and hands-on problem solving.
Qinqin Ye is a dedicated junior with a strong commitment to creativity and community impact. She has served as Public Relations Officer for four different clubs, leading outreach, communication, and promotional initiatives to strengthen each organization’s presence. She manages multiple clubs’ social media accounts and oversees design, photography, editing, and content promotion. Beyond her leadership roles, she has contributed to NHSMUN, the Solar Car Challenge, Diamond Challenge, CRF Orange County, and marketing and sales initiatives, demonstrating her innovative and collaborative approach. As President of the Photography Club, Qinqin combines her passion for visual storytelling with her roles. Her work reflects her values of communication, creativity, and leadership, connecting her interests to meaningful responsibilities and opportunities in any role she pursues.
Qinqin Ye
Yunfei Huang
Yunfei Huang (Alisa) is a seventh-grade pianist based in Irvine, California. She has been studying with Ethan Dong at Opus119 School of Music since the age of seven. Alisa has received awards from competitions including the International New Star Piano Competition, Los Angeles International Liszt Competition, Bay Area Piano Competition, and MTAC Piano Concerto and Solo Competitions.
She made her solo concerto debut with the Vicente Chamber Orchestra in 2019 and performed with the Southern California Philharmonic as a first-prize winner of the Young Artists Competition in 2022.
Alisa has participated in masterclasses with Robert McDonald, Angela Cheng, Alvin Chow, Boris Berman, Melvin Chen, Wei-Yi Yang, William Grant Naboré, and Baruch Meir.
As a member of the Opus Music Foundation, she regularly performs at festivals and community concerts, supporting causes such as autism awareness and foster care. She believes in music’s power to inspire, heal, and connect
Lucie Huang
Lecturer in Creative Writing at New York University
Recipient of the 2023 Loraine Williams Poetry Prize and the 2024 Kenyon Review Poetry Prize.