Meet The Team
CEO & Director of Chinese Classes
Cathleen Zheng
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School: Lambert High School
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Grade: 11
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Age: 16
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Hobbies/ECs: Running, Sleeping, Practicing piano
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Hi! I'm Cathleen Zheng, and I serve as the Director of Chinese Classes in Building Bridges. I oversee the planning, coordination, and deliver of engaging Chinese language lessons designed to help students grow in both fluency and cultural understanding. I strive to create a supportive learning environment where students feel confident exploring a new language.
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If you have questions please feel free to reach out!
Assistant Director of Chinese Classes
Amy Xu
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Grade: 10
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Hi everyone! I’m Amy, a sophomore in high school. I enjoy playing the violin and reading in my free time. This year, I’ll be working with Cathleen to help improve Building Bridges and support your child in learning English more confidently. I’m grateful for the opportunity to work with your child—it's truly a pleasure to help them learn and grow. Let’s learn together and reach for the stars!
CEO & Director of Korean Classes
Aria Im
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School: Lambert High School
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Grade: 12
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Age: 18
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Hobbies/ECs: Art, Sleep
Assistant Director of Korean Classes & Lambert Chapter Co-President
Xavier Ryu
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School: Lambert High School
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Age: 16
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Hobbies: Saxophone & Games
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ECs: DECA & Band
Director of Cultural Excahnge
Jennifer Nursalim
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School: Lambert High School
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Grade: 11th Grade
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Age: 15 years old
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I am a highschool student interested in multiple cultures and language learning. I am looking to pursue a career in engineering.
Chief Financial Officer
Cece Ryu
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School: Lambert High School
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Grade: 12
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Age: 18
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Hobbies/ECs: Guitar, Crocheting, Listening to music
Director of International Communications
Miao Hong
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School: Lambert High School
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Grade: 10
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Age: 16
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Hobbies/ECs: Badminton, Table tennis, Video games
Director of Web Systems and Data Operations
Yuehan He
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Hey there! I'm in charge of this website and all the background technical stuff!
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I also enjoy helping to design our Chinese-English Curriculum.
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Hope to see you around!
Director of Membership Initiatives
Allen Seok
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Grade: 11th
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School: Lambert High School
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Hobbies: sports, music, games
Director of Membership Initiatives
Daniel Wu
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Grade: 11th
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School: Northview
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Hobbies: Hooping, playing video games, sleeping
Director of Public Relations
Mia Zhou
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School: Lambert High School
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Grade: 10
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Age: 16
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Hobbies/ECs: Colorguard, Baking, Painting, Piano
Northview Chapter President
Rex Zhang
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School: Northview High School
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Grade: 11
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Age: 16
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Hobbies/Extracurriculars: Golf, Boy Scouts, being outside, gym, sports, business & entrepreneurship
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Hi everyone! I’m the founder of BB at Northview HS after trying to find an organization that helps foreign students with language. As someone who came from China early, I had resources to help me with English, though a lot of other children were not so lucky. I’m excited to continue to develop English skills that will help children long into their futures! Outside of BB, I am interested in business, entrepreneurship, and tech!
Lambert Chapter Co-President
Jack Wang
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School: Lambert High School
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Grade: 11
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Age: 16
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Hobbies/ECs: Clarinet, Working out, Volunteering
Alliance Chapter President
Laura Yun
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School: Alliance Academy
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Grade: 12th Age: 17
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Hobbies: baking, diamond painting, & shopping
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Hi! I’m Laura Yun, and I serve as the Alliance Chapter President. I’m responsible for organizing events, guiding member involvement, and helping grow our presence within the school. I also spend a lot of time teaching English, with a focus on helping Korean children build confidence and improve their communication skills in a supportive and engaging environment.