Leadership and Team

Meet Our Team

Get to know us!

Angela Qu President member since 2024

Angela is a senior at Fairmont Preparatory Academy.

Whether she's sketching in her notebook or creating large-scale paintings, Angela has always been a passionate lover of the arts. She has been nominated for OC Artist of the Year and holds a leadership position in the Thespian Honor Society. For Angela, art is more than self-expression - it's a means of connection between people, and she's committed to bringing that connection to her community.

Outside of art, Angela can often be found baking, playing volleyball, singing beautiful songs, or spending time with her sisters. She believes that each and every person has something unique to offer, and she advocates for people to live as their authentic selves, just as she does.

“The future belongs to those who believe in the power of their dreams.” - Eleanor Roosevelt

Edward Zhang Vice President member since 2021

Edward is a senior at Northwood High School.

He began playing piano at the age of five and, through years of dedication and disciplined practice, achieved the MTAC CM Advanced Level in piano in 2025.

In 2019, Edward began performing piano at senior centers through BUI, where he discovered his passion for serving others through music. Since becoming a board member in 2021, he has continued to volunteer as a dedicated performer, sharing music and bringing love, joy, and peace to the community. Beyond performing, Edward has also taken an active role in organizing and coordinating volunteer activities, including events at Peace Farm and community clean-up projects. These experiences have strengthened his leadership, teamwork, and commitment to serving others.

Outside of volunteering and music, Edward enjoys exploring computer graphics, creating and experimenting on Roblox, and watching entertaining videos. A true foodie at heart, he never turns down a slice of pizza or a plate of lasagna. When he needs a lighthearted escape, he enjoys reading his favorite comic series, Garfield by Jim Davis.

“Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other.” — Walter Elliot

Katie Chen

Director of Social Media and Communication member since 2023

Katie is a freshman attending Troy High School in Fullerton.

Katie plays piano and violin, and she likes to use her talents to serve others. Whether performing at community events or sharing music with those in need, she hopes to bring joy and warmth to the people around her. Beyond music, Katie enjoys a will-rounded life with reading, playing tennis, doing robotics, and spending meaningful time with her family and friends.

Katie believes that had work and perseverance lead to success - that if you always try your best, success will come, sooner or later. With that mindset, she continues to grow as both a musician and a person, always striving to make a positive difference.

"I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it.” - Thomas Jefferson, former President of the US

David Fang Director of Events member since 2024

David is a sophomore student at The Bishop's School.

David is a passionate and well—rounded individual who finds joy in creativity, sports, and connection. He loves music, playing the piano, tennis, soccer, and spending time with friends. Sushi is his favorite food, and he's always up for discovering new sushi spots or sharing a meal with others.

David enjoys giving back to the community and often volunteers at senior centers. He believes that everything begins with a dream—but achieving it requires hard work, and the good times will follow.

"We need people who dream impossible things, who maybe fail, sometimes succeed, but in any case, who have that ambition.” – Emmanuel Macron

Ray Shen

Director of Outreach and Service member since 2023

Ray is a senior student at University High School.

Ray discovered his love for music at just six years old. In 2024, after years of dedication, he proudly achieved the MTAC Certificate of Merit at the Advanced Level. Since 2018, Ray has volunteered with BUI, performing at senior centers. These performances are some of his most meaningful moments, sharing music that once felt like magic to him, and seeing it light up someone’s day, fills him with purpose. He believes in the power of music to heal, to uplift, and to bring people together. He hopes to inspire others to see the world a little more positively and brightly through each piece he plays.

Besides playing the piano, Ray also picked up the Alto Saxophone as his second instrument. He wants to experience and play more pieces from different music genres to further deepen his musical knowledge. Through both performance and learning, Ray is committed to using music as a way to uplift others and connect with his community.

"Keep your face to the sunshine, and you cannot see shadow.” — Helen Keller

Letian (Julia) Zhou member since 2025

Julia is a junior at Orange County School of the Arts.

Letian (Julia) is an opera and musical theatre singer who loves sharing her music with others. She has performed and competed in a variety of settings, including serving as a youth lead in LA Opera’s annual community opera in both 2024 and 2025. She enjoys using music as a way to connect with and give back to her community through performances and outreach.

Beyond the stage, Julia is a Life Scout with a strong commitment to leadership and service. She has held several leadership roles in her troop, including serving as Senior Patrol Leader (SPL), and regularly participates in community service projects. In her free time, she enjoys biking, reading, and baking treats for her friends and family.

Julia looks forward to sharing her love of music with people throughout the community.

"It's amazing how lovely common things become, if one only knows how to look at them."

– Louisa May Alcott