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Our Team

Y is powered by a youth-led team of students, alumni, and young professionals worldwide. Guided by experienced educators, our team designs Labs, publishes research, and facilitates platforms where peers challenge ideas, think critically, and engage meaningfully. Young voices drive both leadership and instruction, fostering curiosity, independence, and intellectual rigor.

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Samuel Qing

Co-Founder, CEO

Sam Qing is a high school student, entrepreneur, and founder driven by curiosity and execution. He has launched student-led initiatives, built products from concept to market, and led collaborative projects spanning business, research, and creative work. With a strong interest in economics, philosophy, and innovation, Sam focuses on building ideas that are both practical and intellectually grounded. He combines strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, aiming to create ventures that are thoughtful, scalable, and community-driven.

Co-Founder, COO

Vasilisa Stoliarova

Vasilisa Stoliarova is deeply passionate about political science and civic education. She is especially interested in helping others better understand political systems and public policy. Outside of her academic interests, Lisa enjoys writing and staying active through sports, balancing intellectual curiosity with discipline and creativity.

Esme Lin

Co-Founder, Executive Director

Daniel Li

Co-Founder, CFO
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Jason Fang

China Operations President, Chengdu Regional Manager

Hello, I’m Jason from Western China. I’ve played team sports since age four and studied in both traditional Chinese and international schools, which exposed me to diverse cultures and perspectives. In today’s fast-changing world, I’m driven to understand what I don’t know. I look for answers in books, travel, action, sports, music, and meaningful conversations. I see this organization as a space where people from different backgrounds unite to better understand and adapt to a complex world.

Amaani

Sri Lanka Operations President

Sofia

Venezuela Operations President

Edgarys Muñoz is a 15-year-old student with a strong passion for languages and global affairs. She is especially interested in international law, with a focus on immigration policy and women’s rights. Edgarys enjoys engaging in thoughtful debate and exploring complex global issues, combining linguistic curiosity with a commitment to justice and human rights.

Dalila

Kazakhstan Operations President

Maxim Soloho

Coach

Maxim Soloho is a Pre-IB student with a strong interest in the intersection of technology and politics. Passionate about computers, emerging technologies, and public affairs, he explores how innovation shapes governance and democratic systems. Alongside his academic pursuits, Maxim is an accomplished debater, earning multiple accolades for his analytical depth, structured argumentation, and ability to think on his feet.

Mylo Pouliot

Coach

Mylo Pouliot is a high school student and competitive debater who has earned awards for his clear reasoning and composed speaking style. He enjoys analyzing complex issues and building thoughtful, persuasive arguments.

Outside of debate, Mylo contributes to his community through fundraising and volunteer work, and he is involved in student radio, where he helps produce and share content. He is interested in public policy and hopes to pursue a future in lobbying, working behind the scenes to support informed decision-making and meaningful change.