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LexYouth Learning Program is a non-profit program sponsored by CALex. The goals are to help our youth teachers grow and give back to communities, and to offer teachers the skills and experiences to become future leaders.
Since launching the program on December 1, 2020, it now has more than 40 active teachers tutoring in various subjects, including Special Needs, Chess, Arts, Music, Math, English, Spanish, Computer Science, and Chinese. This program has received great positive feedback from both teachers and students.
Our next step is to expand the program further. We are actively looking for youth teachers from all backgrounds to expand the program beyond Lexington and the Chinese American community. We will also collaborate with other non-profit organizations, matching our talented youth teachers with students who need tutoring and guidance.
If you are a middle/high school/college student looking for challenges and opportunities to grow leadership skills, we welcome you to find out more about our program and consider joining us in serving the community.
Teacher registration link: https://forms.gle/D7WS5hJtgrCdzAjP9
If you are a youth student looking for tutoring help, you can register with our program, and we will pair you up with one of our qualified youth teachers.
Student registration link: https://forms.gle/mEx7A1ZgwL3hAFxP9
LexYouth Service Board 2025-2026
Ethan Xu
President
Ethan Xu (LHS ‘26) began his community service journey with LexYouth as a Python class instructor. He has taught Python classes for elementary and middle school students for five years and recently mentored others to teach Java classes. He has also launched several community service initiatives, such as holiday concerts for seniors and English language classes for immigrant seniors. He is excited to continue making a positive impact and empowering others by contributing to local communities with LexYouth.
Eric Shao
Vice President
Brandon Xie
Vice President
Avia Liao
Vice President
LexYouth Education Board 2025 - 2026
Chelsea Guo
President
Chelsea Guo (LHS ’27) began her community service journey as an English tutor in middle school and was eventually given opportunities to participate in larger-scale events. In addition to being a PVSA recipient, she has contributed to hosting and organizing My American Story, teaching debate camps, co-organizing summer camps for writing, speaking at CALex events, launching a seminar for high schoolers with countless attendees, and raising funds. She looks forward to continuing support for LexYouth’s future projects and hopes to make a positive impact within Lexington and beyond.
LexYouth Service Board 2024-2025
Richard Liu
President
Richard Liu (LHS ’25), has been actively involved in LexYouth’s volunteering initiatives for over four years and it’s been an incredible journey so far. He started to serve as tutor in middle school before LexYouth was officially founded, and got chances to serve leading roles in various activities, like My American Story, Ukraine War interviews, Lexington Discovery Day, and CALex’s annual new years celebration/PVSA award ceremony. Looking ahead, he is brimming with enthusiasm to help organize more uplifting community events and spread the positive impact of LexYouth throughout Lexington and neighboring towns. Let’s embark on this exciting journey together!
Ethan Xu
Co-Director
Sophia Guo
Co-Director
Grace Peng
Member
Alex Fang
Member
Sophia Wang
Member
LexYouth Education Board 2024 - 2025
Jianing (Jolene) Cai
President
Jolene Cai (LHS ’25) has been actively involved with LexYouth since middle school, starting as a tutor and evolving into a key leader in organizing large-scale events. She has coordinated over 200 volunteer tutors and more than 300 students, including those from Massachusetts, other states, and even internationally. Jolene has spearheaded major initiatives like the annual “Keys to Success” seminars, which have drawn over hundreds of attendees, as well as holiday workshops that have raised thousands of dollars for charity. She is excited to continue driving positive impact through LexYouth’s future projects and initiatives.
Elissa
Fan
Vice President (General)
Chelsea Guo
Vice President (Humanities)
Brandon Ni
Vice President (STEM)
Department Directors
Claire Suh
Co-Director of English
Daniel Xu
Co-Director of English
Raymond Xu
Co-Director of Math
Ryan Tang
Co-Director of Math
Victoria Woo
Director of Book Club
Kevin Zhang
Co-Director of Science
Sophia Du
Co-Director of Science
Austin Li
Director of Chinese
Ryan Jiang
Co-Director of Computer Science
Ethan Xu
Co-Director of Computer Science
Supporting and Marketing
Eric Shao
Co-Director of Digital Media and Marketing
Avia Liao
Co-Director of Digital Media and Marketing
Daniel Zhang
Director of Fundraising
Jihwan Lee
Co-Director of Communication/Coordination
Justin Lee
Co-Director of Communication/Coordination
LexYouth Service Board 2023-2024
Athena Wang
Co-President
（Marketing and promotion）
Athena Wang, (LHS ’24), has been actively engaged with LexYouth since her freshman year, starting off as a math tutor. She has also taken the lead in organizing several events, including the annual LHS Course Seminar, the recent Discovery Day, the Art & Sewing Workshop, and the Youth Marketplace. Furthermore, she contributed to the reconstruction of both the CALex and LexYouth websites. She is excited to plan even more volunteer activities in the future, encouraging further community connections.
Sophia Zhang
Co-President
(Event planning and Execution)
Sophia Zhang, (LHS ‘24), started volunteering for LexYouth in freshman year as a tutor. She has taught a variety of subjects to those in need, such as newly-immigrated and special-needs students. She has also been involved in other activities, such as co-leading Discovery Day booth, Course Selection Seminar, and Youth Marketplace. She is excited to conduct more initiatives at LexYouth
Richard Liu
Co-Director
（Community Engagement）
Richard Liu (LHS ’25), has been actively involved in LexYouth’s volunteering initiatives for over three years and it’s been an incredible journey so far. He started to serve as tutor in middle school before LexYouth was officially founded, and got chances to serve leading roles in various activities, like My American Story, and Ukraine War interviews. Looking ahead, he is brimming with enthusiasm to help organize more uplifting community events and spread the positive impact of LexYouth throughout Lexington and neighboring towns. Let’s embark on this exciting journey together!
Dora Liao
Co-Director
(Volunteer Engagement and recruitment)
Dora Liao, (LHS ‘24), is grateful for all the unique opportunities volunteering with LexYouth has provided, from being a part of My American Story to meeting members of the community at Discovery Day. She is excited to help organize events that bring people from around the area together through common interests and goals, such as fitness and exercise. She hopes to see everyone outdoors soon!
