Executive Team
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Chief Executive Officer
Bonnee Song is a incoming senior at San Gabriel High School serving as the CEO. Internships have always been a means for her to explore passions and career pathways, and she hopes to make them more accessible to everyone through PTL. In her free time, she enjoys cafe hopping and reading dystopian fiction.
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Chief Operations and Finance Officer
Ann Vo is an incoming junior at Alhambra High School. She is PTL’s Chief Operation Officer and Chief of Finance. She is an ambitious and dedicated Sophomore in Alhambra High School. She loves public speaking, traveling, and really enjoys playing various sports!
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Chief Internships Officer
Michelle Ho is proud to be serving as the Chief Internships Officer of Project Talent Launch. As an incoming senior at Arcadia High School, she recognizes the high demand for career exploration opportunities for high school students and seeks to support her community by providing these valuable experiences to her peers through Project Talent Launch. In her free time, she enjoys baking sweet treats for her friends, volunteering at community events, and studying at local coffee shops!
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Chief Marketing Officer
Yuna Hwang is an incoming senior at Mark Keppel High School and is the Chief Marketing Officer at PTL. In her free time, she enjoys working on graphic design projects, listening to music, and binge watching movies. She believes that internships are extremely for high school students to thrive in their future and it allows them to unlock their potential to create meaningful experiences for their future careers.
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Chief Technology Officer
Janelle Wong is an incoming senior at Temple City High School. During her free time she likes to binge TV shows. She believes that providing internships will provide an opportunity for students to find a field of interest they enjoy, and also to experience it.
Advisors
Henry Morita
Steven Li
Media Department
Media Head - Yuna Hwang
The media department is responsible for managing PTL’s social media pages and designing/creating posts while incorporating aesthetics into it. We also manage the newsletters to keep people updated about our recent events.
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Emily Zhang is an incoming sophomore at Arcadia High School and is part of the Media department at PTL. Her passions lie in figure skating, robotics, law, and animals. Emily is committed to raising awareness and supporting efforts to provide internship opportunities for underrepresented communities.
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Tinco Zhao is an incoming junior at Arcadia High School and is part of the Media Department in PTL. She loves to draw, listen to music, play video games, and watch TV series in her free time. As a student who believes everyone deserves to thrive in their own unique paths, it is crucial to her that students have ready access to internships and funding to help them pursue their passions.
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Hannah Lee is a incoming junior at Mark Keppel High School and is working under the media department at PTL. She loves to bake, dance, and try new things with friends. She understands the pressures high school students face to find career opportunities, and aims to help by designing creative media promoting the great opportunities PTL offers.
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Riyana is an incoming junior at Mark Keppel High School and is a part of the media department at PTL. Her passions include video editing and studying architectural designs. In her free time, she likes to watch shows and collect jewelry and calico critters. Riyana hopes to expand PTL’s audience and help those in underrepresented communities get the help they need.
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Emily Liu is an incoming senior at Mark Keppel High School and is working under the media department at PTL. In her free time, she loves to venture into her artistic side by drawing and dancing! She hopes to promote PTL better to help advocate and provide resources for students in underserved communities.
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Tin is a rising senior at San Gabriel High School with an interest in technology! He enjoyed doing creative things that got his brain working. In his free time, he likes playing soccer with friends or watching movies. He hopes to help get PTL to be known wider by more students everywhere!
Internships Department
Internships Head - Michelle Ho
PTL’s Internship Departments is at the center of communications between interns and internship hosts. Our officers are dedicated to facilitating good relations and providing diverse and meaningful opportunities for our intern applicants, striving to improve and enhance our internships with each season.
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David Gerges is an incoming junior at Arcadia High School student passionate about medicine, philosophy, and service. He's especially interested in how science and faith can work together to improve lives. With experience in clinical, research, and community settings, David is committed to helping other through both practical work and deeper reflection. He's thankful to be part of Project Talent Launch, where he's found not just opportunity, but a shared mission to grow, give back, and lead with intention.
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My name is Rylan and I am from Temple City High School. I like to watch movies, learn new hobbies, and learn more about the world. I joined PTL, because I believe internships are so valuable to gain real world experience, and discover new passions.
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Juliet Crew is an incoming sophmore at Arcadia High School. Some of her interests include rock climbing, roller blading and playing tennis. She also loves baking! Juliet is driven and supportive, always ready to put in the effort to help others shine, because she believes that everyone deserves it!
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Audrey Ko is an incoming senior at Gabrielino High School. She is currently a in the internships department. She loves volleyball and trips to the beach. She wants to provide internships to students and help them advance in their career.
Finance Department
Finance Head - Ann Vo
The Department of Finance is responsible for fundraising for PTL through grants, donations, or sponsorships. We ensure that PTL has the fundings and is able to provide scholarships to all of our interns.
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Eva Xu is an incoming junior at Temple City High School. In her free time, Eva enjoys reading, watching FBI TV shows, and making beaded crafts. She also loves traveling, hoping to one day travel all over the world. Most of her time is dedicated to her sport, water Polo.
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Angelina Yip is a rising junior at Mark Keppel who is a youth advocate with a passion for business! She loves public speaking, building her network, and finding opportunities for youth to hone their skills. In her free time, she likes to write letters to her friends. She hope to help break down financial barriers so every student gets a real shot at growth and opportunity!
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Jerry Guo is an incoming junior at Arcadia High School. He enjoys sprinting and watching movies in his free time. Jerry believes that people should know the value of opportunities and respect, which led him to create things like his own track club. Jerry joined the PTL financial branch because he hopes to help expand opportunities for youth and help the growth of our next generation.
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Ryan Wu is an incoming junior at Arcadia High School. He is part of the financial branch of Project Talent Launch. In his free time, he loves to watch sports, play tennis, go to the beach, and catch up on sleep. He hopes to be able to help others with their future endeavors and provide opportunities for others.
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Alvin is a rising senior at the California Academy of Mathematics and Science. He knows the value of experience and education which is why he is so passionate in creating these opportunities for youth. He is also passionate in youth civic engagement and advocacy of minority groups.
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Sabrina Samidon is an incoming freshman at Troy High School. She believes providing internships, scholarships, and other opportunities for students is crucial for professional development. In her free time, Sabrina enjoys biking, drawing, and volunteering. Through her work at PTL, Sabrina hopes to inspire and prepare the next generation of change-makers.
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Samantha Ho is an incoming sophomore at Alhambra High School. She is passionate about expanding access to enriching opportunities for all youth. She enjoys connecting with people from diverse backgrounds and interests, always eager to learn from new perspectives. In her free time, Samantha enjoys photography and watching heartfelt movies.
Technology Department
Technology Head - Janelle Wong
The Technology department is responsible for updating the website through Squarespace, and managing sponsors and intern data through AirTable, keeping the website and data accurate and current.
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Austin Liu is an incoming senior attending San Gabriel High School. He likes running and exercising but also enjoys learning new things in his free time. He believes that in the future, technology will be able to change humanity for the better.
Past Leadership
Steven Li
David Lara
Streak Honey
Edward Lee
Palak Tandon
Megha Arun
Angela Zhao
Parmida Amjadi
Hadi Ammar
Phoebe Li
Lidia Tian
Julia Li
Ariely Aragon
Katelyn Wu