Youth Leadership

Alyssa Kuang is a 10th-grade student at Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA). She has a strong interest in the arts and enjoys singing, reading, and cooking. Alyssa is an active member of Scouts of America. After graduating from the Houston Children's Chorus program, she continued to support the organization as a volunteer teacher's assistant, giving back to a community that had played an important role in her own development. Since joining the Clemence Youth Foundation (CYF) in 2022, Alyssa has been actively involved in its community service programs. She has participated in a variety of service activities and has taken on increasing responsibility as she gained experience. In 2024, she served as the project lead for CYF's "Keep the Park Clean and Beautiful" volunteer initiative. She organizes and leads other young volunteers in an effort to volunteer at Hermann Park. Alyssa's dedication to service was recognized in 2024 when she received the President's Volunteer Service Award – Gold Award. This recognition reflects not only the time she has devoted to volunteering, but also her willingness to take initiative, work with others, and contribute meaningfully to her community. Through her involvement in the arts, scouting, and community service, Alyssa continues to grow as a responsible, engaged, and compassionate young person.

Kyle Yang is an 11th grader at Kinkaid High School. He has played golf competitively for over 10 years and is a varsity member of his school's golf team. In addition to golf, he competes as a varsity debater and enjoys practicing archery and playing piano in his free time. Kyle began as one of the coaches for the Intro to Golf project and has served as the youth leader for the past three years. Kyle joined CYF because he believes in the importance of youth mentorship — fostering growth in both the student and the mentor, creating a mutually enriching experience.

Olivia Zhang is a junior at Clements High School with a strong commitment to leadership, service, and the arts. As a nationally recognized ballet dancer, she has placed in the top 10 at a national competition and earned 2nd place at YAGP regionals. Beyond the stage, she leads several impactful initiatives, including co-founding the Books4Good FBISD book drive and serving as a youth counselor at a summer leadership camp each year. She also led the teacher assistant volunteer program at the Clemence Youth Foundation, helping organize and guide student volunteers in classroom settings. She is one of three students selected from her school for the district's prestigious Student Leadership 101 program.

Nalisha Luo is a senior at Dulles High School with a passion for psychology, forensic studies, mental health, and human behavior. She is interested in careers spanning healthcare, law, and public service. Nalisha has been an active CYF Youth Workshop Leader and Project Leader, helping other students develop and launch community projects such as Kindness by Design and Reading with Seniors. She co-created the inaugural CYF newsletter with fellow youth leaders and initiated a greeting card fundraising project to support CYF and provide a platform for young artists. She is involved in JROTC (Air Force) and Civil Air Patrol (CAP), and has a strong commitment to first aid and emergency preparedness. Nalisha has also contributed articles to Chinese Times (《华夏时报》) covering CYF's 800-person Mid-Autumn Festival community service event and the foundation's 5th Anniversary, with coverage also appearing on Phoenix TV (凤凰卫视). Outside of service, Nalisha enjoys volleyball, acting and theater, writing, and exploring different career paths.