OLD Our Team (22-23)

Branch Out and Make a Difference

BranchOut!

Dr. Yuhsien Wu

Co-Founder

Dr. Meina Liu

Howard County

Chapter Chair

Richard Y. Wang

Co-Founder

Ms. Cuiwei Zhao

Howard County

Chapter Director

Paul Allen

Program Director

2022-2023 Student Management Team

Victoria Wang

President

12th grade

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

Ximing Luo

President of HoCo Chapter

12th grade

Centennial High School

Teresa Huang

Chief Operating Office

12th grade

Oakton High School

Savannah Zhu

Chief Education Officer

12th grade

South County High School

Luke Wang

Director of Technology

12th grade

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

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Brian Zhou

Director of Outreach

11th grade

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

Johnny Liu

Innovator Team Lead

11th grade

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

David Liu

Outreach Team

10th grade

Episcopal High School

Elaine Liu

Chief Technology Officer

12th grade

Mclean High School

Max Lu

Chief marketing Officer

11th grade

Academy of Science

Josh Soong

Director of Education

11th grade

River Hill High School

Evan Wang

Director of Operations

11th grade

Blair High School

Kavya Kuttava

Assistant Director of Operations

10th grade

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

Elizabeth Li

Assistant Director of Marketing

10th grade

Oakton High School

Richard Zhu

Assistant Director of Education

10th grade

Richard Montgomery High School

BranchOut! Event Recap: Columbia University Essay Workshop

On November 16th, 2023, Columbia University was gracious enough to bring their Essay Writing Workshop to BranchOut! friends and families....

BranchOut! Celebrates 8th Anniversary

After a summer filled with new developments, lifelong connections, and hundreds of service hours logged, the BranchOut! Student...

Upcoming Event: Columbia x BranchOut! Essay Workshop

Join us this November for a not-to-be-missed opportunity to prepare for your current or future college applications! Columbia University...

Q&A with College Admissions Officers

This year, BranchOut! was honored to host admissions officers from 14 different colleges and universities for two informative College...

You're Invited: BranchOut! Celebrates 8th Anniversary

Calling all BranchOut! members: past and present! You and your families are invited to celebrate BranchOut!'s 8th Anniversary on...

Supporting the Community Art Center (CAC)

Debuting its Boston chapter this summer, BranchOut! partnered with the Community Art Center (CAC) in Cambridge, MA by supporting their...

Student Leaders Reflect on Their BranchOut! Journey

BranchOut! hosted its summer 2023 picnic to celebrate the end of a successful summer on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at the Cabin John...

2023 Summer Picnic Recap

BranchOut! hosted its summer 2023 picnic to celebrate the end of a successful summer on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at the Cabin John...

2023 Admissions Nights!

Join us this August and September for four admissions workshops to meet current admissions officers from private high schools and...

BranchOut! Inspires with Another Successful Summer Supporting FCPS Students

Last year, BranchOut! returned its in-person tutoring program for the first time since the pandemic. This summer marked another...

BranchOut! 2023 Picnic/Social Event!

To thank our mentors for their hard work this summer, BranchOut! is hosting a potluck-style Picnic to provide a fun opportunity for...

Meeting Private High School Admissions Officers!

Did you know that around 40% of Ivy League students attended a private high school? Did you know that Mark Zuckerberg went to Phillips...

BranchOut!’s Explorer Magazine Highlights International Student Voices

The Explorer magazine, a student-managed program led by BranchOut!, will explore student voices throughout the international community in...

BranchOut! Celebrates a Successful Start!

As the first week of BranchOut! drew to a close, the team wants to take a moment to celebrate the successful start. We are happy to see...

BranchOut! STEAM CAMP is Now in Maryland!

Back by popular demand! BranchOut! had a successful STEAM camp last summer at the Pohick Library in Virginia, and we are excited to bring...

Creating an Impact: 2023 BranchOut! Opening Event

BranchOut!’s annual training and open house event took place on Saturday, June 24th, 2023 at 9 AM EST. During this event, we heard from...

BranchOut! a Proud Partner of Howard County Public School System

With the end of school, many summer programs have begun in Howard County Public School System. BranchOut! is proud to be invited back to...

Announcing 2023 Student Leadership Team

On Sunday, June 11th, BranchOut! student leaders met in the Vienna BranchOut! office to discuss plans for the upcoming 6/24 training...

Training the Next Generation of Leaders

BranchOut! mentors of the Howard County Chapter had an incredible opportunity to enhance their leadership qualities through a workshop...

Join Us to Support a Youth-Led Homeless Shelter!

BranchOut! Boston is excited to partner with a Harvard-affiliated youth shelter organization in Cambridge, which is the nation’s first...

BranchOut! is Now in Boston!

BranchOut! Boston had a fantastic time volunteering at Port Arts Fest in Cambridge, MA this past Sunday, May 21st. Hosted by the...

Supporting Students with Disabilities Through KEEN

On Sunday, May 7th, ten BranchOut! mentors gathered at the Kilmore Center in Vienna, Virginia, and participated in an event organized by...

The Explorer Wants to Feature You - Call for Submissions!

BranchOut!'s The Explorer, a magazine for teens from around the world, is looking for articles! Our theme for the spring issue is Looking...

Meet BranchOut!'s Student Leadership Team

Last Sunday, BranchOut! hosted its first in-person leadership meeting. The event was attended by a diverse group of students excited to...

BranchOut!

Dr. Yuhsien Wu

Dr. Meina Liu

Richard Y. Wang

Ms. Cuiwei Zhao

Paul Allen

2022-2023 Student Management Team

Victoria Wang

Ximing Luo

Teresa Huang

Savannah Zhu

Luke Wang

Brian Zhou

Johnny Liu

David Liu

Elaine Liu

Max Lu

Josh Soong

Evan Wang

Kavya Kuttava

Elizabeth Li

Richard Zhu

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