青年领导青年
我们的理念：
United Speakers Global 的成立是为了给青少年提供一个丰富的环境来发展他们的公开演讲技能。我们早已意识到，最有效的学习环境是年轻人互相学习的地方。
我们的理念围绕着“青年引领青年”的框架，它为学生提供了一个独特的成长和引领的机会。我们的组织完全是由年轻人领导的，拥有遍布多个城市的40多名高管的庞大网络。我们所有的学生领袖都致力于为我们的成员带来最好的体验，同时保持我们的目标，帮助每个学生找到他们内心的声音。
董事
克丽丝特尔
（Krystal Li）
运营总监
蕾娜
（Leena Han）
国际项目负责人
許諾謙
（Prentice Hui）
学术总监
杰西卡
（Jessica Shum）
扩张总监
Leena Han是 Our Lady Queen of the World天主教学院的十年级学生。她在公共演讲和领导方面有丰富的经验，因为她目前参与了DECA、未来医疗专业人员(PuMP)、青年政治大会(YPA)和体育委员会。Leena是国际项目的副总裁，她希望能获得更多的领导经验，同时帮助USG的年轻成员充分发挥他们的公众演讲潜力。
克丽丝特尔 (Krystal Li) 是 Our Lady Queen of the World 天主教学院的十年级学生。她是模联的成员，在公共演讲和领导方面有丰富的经验。她在IHome公共演讲俱乐部做了两年总统，在USG做了一届总统。克丽丝特尔成为了USG的导师，目前正在组织中扮演更重要的角色，以促进俱乐部的成长和发展
許諾謙（Prentice Hui) 是Our Lady Queen of the World 天主教学院的十年级学生。他是学校运动委员会和DECA的成员。許諾謙担任学术总监期间指导了许多与USG相关的活动。作为一名成功的领导者，他希望不断改善USG的体验。他希望在提高演讲能力的同时获得领导经验。
杰西卡(Jessica Shum)是Holy Trinity 学校11年级的学生。她参加了许多学校的俱乐部和委员会，如法律协会，ted和公共关系。她也参加许多学校组织的运动，如排球，曲棍球和击剑。作为一名强大的领导者、作家和平面设计师，她成功地领导了扩张团队。杰西卡期待继续走在领导的道路上。
高管
运营团队
Steven Wang
物流主管
Steven Wang是AY Jackson 中学的10年级学生。他是整个中学的学生会成员，也是九年级的年级代表。通过在学校辩论俱乐部担任主管，他在领导能力和公共演讲方面有丰富的经验。他已经加入USG几个月了，在此期间，他担任了一届总统的职务，现在正在担任其他行政职务。
Wendy Li
多伦多俱乐部的主席
温蒂是Lake Wilcox 公立学校的八年级学生。她在USG担任领导职务，并协助组织IHome公共演讲俱乐部，积累了丰富的演讲经验。她已经在USG做了一个完整的学期的学生，现在是班级会议的领导。
Lucas Morrison
Head of Finance
Lucas Morrison is a Grade 9 student at St. Brother Andre CHS. Lucas helped launch a new Finance club at school which aims to educate students on personal finance and investing. He has also competed and won awards in regional and provincial DECA and University of Waterloo personal finance competitions. Lucas will bring his experience and passion for finance to his new role and is dedicated to furthering the goals of USG.
Azka Siddiqui
Head of Internal Affairs
Azka Siddiqui attends St. Joseph Secondary School in Mississauga, ON, and is in the ninth grade. She enjoys connecting with and assisting youth, both in and out of the classroom. She is an active member of her school community, taking part in activities such as her school’s Student Committee and Debate Club. Outside of school, she volunteers for various non-profit organizations such as Youth Upholding Democracy, Youth Innovation Forum and The Change Ontario. With her past experience in communication and team working, Azka is pleased to become a valuable addition to the USG community by making processes simpler and more effective.
Charlie Zhao
Head of Logistics
Charlie Zhao is an incoming Grade 12 student at Holy Trinity School with a passion for business and law. At his school, Charlie has participated in clubs such as DECA, TedEd and his school’s annual play production as well as sports teams such as Cross Country and Senior Badminton. He is currently the Head of Academics of his school’s TedEd Club and an executive of projectNINE, a non-profit organization dedicated to dissolving stereotypes and stigmatized issues. In addition, Charlie has also gained accolades in DECA as well as awards for his essay writing capabilities. Charlie is thrilled to join the USG community as the Head of Logistics and looks forward to working with everyone at United Speakers!
Andrew Jin
Head of Finance
Andrew Jin is an incoming Grade 10 student at Crescent School with many experiences in community involvement and finance. Andrew has volunteered at many non-profits including Stem of Tomorrow where he teaches eager students on various math subjects and has worked with seniors at multiple care centres to help them during the time of COVID. Andrew is also an avid school leader participating on the house council, school basketball team, and school band where he plays the alto saxophone. He has a passion for math and finance, earning multiple distinctions on the CIMC math contest, and getting accepted into Columbia University’s pre-college intro to finance course. As well, Andrew is a Level 10 RCM violin player earning many podium awards at the Kiwanis Music Festival and is a 1st violin in the Lavender Chamber Ensemble. Andrew is enthusiastic to use his skills at his role at USG and work with everyone!
扩张团队
Scott Su
营销主管
Scott Su是Holy Trinity 学校11年级的学生。他拥有丰富的领导经验，包括担任Junior Achievement Canada的营销主管，以及他所在学校的ted俱乐部。此外，Scott 还参加了许多学校内外的俱乐部和运动，包括DECA、Model UN、游泳和羽毛球。Scott特希望利用他在公共演讲和市场营销方面的热情和经验，将USG带入最好的版本。
Laurel Ruan
宣传主管
劳蕾尔是 Holy Trinity 学校的11年级学生。她通过参加运动队和俱乐部使自己参与到学校社区中来。劳雷尔一直是公共关系、时尚前沿、社会委员会、艺术委员会和环境俱乐部的成员。她打篮球，打网球，还做了5年的舞蹈家。由于她对艺术和设计的热情，劳蕾尔正在担任宣传负责人的角色。她期待获得领导经验，并积极参与推动USG的影响。
Makena Luk
Head of Promotions
Makena Luk is an incoming grade 11 student at Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic Academy. She was a part of the Student Council and played varsity basketball as a junior during her Grade 9 year. Outside of school, she was an avid basketball coach and counsellor for youth camps and sports teams. Using the leadership and collaboration skills that she developed there, she is eager to apply them towards amplifying young voices in the community. Makena is beyond excited to market this incredible organization and work with the supportive team here at USG!
Angela Jin
Head of Graphic Design
Angela Jin is a Grade 11 student at Holy Trinity School, with a passion for graphic design and music. At school, Angela has participated in many clubs including public relations and the music council, while also being a member of the executive teams for the Model UN and TEDEd club. She has also joined multiple sports teams at her school such as the basketball and badminton teams. Outside of school, Angela is an ARCT level piano player and a part of the team at projectNINE, a non-profit that strives to challenge the stigma of mental health. Angela is really excited to join the USG community as an executive, and work together with others to help youth improve their public speaking skills!
Afua Siaw
Head of Public Relations
Afua is a rising senior in high school from New York City! She wants to be a child psychologist when she grows up due to her love of children, mental health, and medicine! Some of her hobbies are social justice issues, photography, creative writing, and volunteering!
Camille Zhou
Head of Public Relations
Camille is a CEGEP student in Montreal, Quebec, and is currently enrolled in the program of Arts & Sciences. She’s a public speaking enthusiast, which is shown through her involvement as an executive of the MariMUN and TEDxMarianopolisCollege clubs at her school. Aside from that, Camille loves spending her free time volunteering, journaling, reading, writing, or taking photos. You’ll also often catch her having an existential crisis or pulling her hair out because of calculus. All in all, she can’t wait to work as Head of Public Relations with USG!
Grace Abraham
Head of Public Relations
Grace Abraham is a 1st-year York-Schulich School of Business student, BBA Future Graduate 2025. Grace is passionate about public speaking and is considered a very outgoing and creative person. Throughout the years she has worked towards relationship-building with students and her peers to build a unified voice within the community. Grace is a self-starter and has put her entrepreneurial spirit into play by running small business ventures of baking and woodworking. With her keen interest in business and project management, she is a detailed oriented person that reaches attainable goals and tight deadlines to work well for any workgroup she is on. Grace is excited to work as the Head of Public Relations for USG and wants everyone's ideas to become a reality.
Jade Paraschiv
Head of Media
Jade Paraschiv is a grade 11 student in the AP French Immersion program at Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic Academy. At her school, she strives to involve herself in various clubs and teams, and has been apart of the girls volleyball team, debate club and art club. School aside, Jade pursues photography through carrying her camera with her everywhere, takes acting classes, volunteers for children’s art classes, practices oil painting, tutors math and english for elementary students, and is working towards becoming a swimming instructor. She adores public speaking, and understands its importance to establish connections, inspire improvement and influence minds. Thus, she is thrilled to take on the role of Head of Media at USG, and utilize her skills in video editing, graphic design, visual arts, writing, public speaking, and other media works!
学术团队
博文
(Bowen Lin)
课程主管
博文是Saint Robert 天主教高中的11年级学生。他通过高中积极参与学校活动游泳队，并成为牧师委员会的年级代表。他在去年的青年成就公司项目中担任信息技术副总裁，并通过积极参与USG，在领导和教学方面拥有丰富的经验，并希望继续他的领导和教学事业
薛羽婷
(Lianna Xue)
课程主管
羽婷是 Saint Robert 天主教高中的11年级学生。她是学校演讲俱乐部SpeakYourMind的联合创始人，在公共演讲方面有着丰富的经验。在学校之外，她喜欢教加拿大和中国学生数学和英语。她希望利用自己在公共演讲方面的经验和领导能力来领导USG。最终，她希望影响社区中更多的年轻成员
Esha Dewan
课程主管
Emma Luk is a grade 11 student at Oakville Trafalgar High School. At this school she has participated in many clubs, as well as extracurriculars such as ballet, piano, trombone, Model UN, debate club and theater (although she would have to say that MUN is her favourite). She also has tutored students in many subjects such as math, english, and science! Emma always enjoys speaking her opinions and collaborating with others and decided that she wants to share how amazing public speaking could be to other people. Needless to say she is very excited to work with so many amazing individuals as a mentor at USG!
Samantha Kuan
Head of Club Engagement
Samantha Kwan is a 9th grade student at Streetsville Secondary School in Mississauga. There, she is a part of the announcements team as well as club founder and president of the podcast club. Samantha has used these experiences to further her prowess in public speaking and leadership, and she’s ecstatic to put these skills to use as USG’s new Head of Club Engagement and work with the United Speakers community.
Angelina Zhou
Mentor
Angelina is a 12th grade student at St Robert Catholic High School in Thornhill, Ontario. She has experience with DECA, MUN, and debate. Outside of school, she is a part of L.I.G.H.T. 2.0, where she has the opportunity to present to members of various school boards and the Richmond Hill city council on topics like racial justice and indigenous issues. She is also on the executive team of Neurogram, a youth-led organization focusing on neuroscience and psychology, in which she organizes and runs events. She looks forward to working with the USG community this year.
Oscar Jiang
Mentor
As an aspiring rising sophomore at Pickering College located in Newmarket, Ontario, Oscar dreams of creating a positive impact on other people’s lives. He is passionate in a variety of things ranging from public speaking, music, collecting things, investing, or even just writing and video editing. He has been inspired by other people and recently gave a TEDxYouth talk at his school and is one of the two chairs for the TEDxYouth@PickeringCollege for the 2021-2022 school year. After attending a multitude of tournaments for debate, he wishes to be able to directly impact the lives of students by spreading knowledge in what he has previously learned to make our society connect better interpersonally, whether one is an introvert or an extrovert. Oscar is both stoked and proud to be a part of the USG community as a mentor and is looking forward to cultivating the community by trying to the best of his ability to fulfill USG’s mission.
Song Ting Shi
Mentor
Song Ting is 12th grade IB Student at St. Robert Catholic High School. She has had experience in DECA, HOSA, and Debate. He is also the Newcomers Working Lead at the Toronto Youth Cabinet, the official advisory body of the Toronto City Council. He is also the co-founder and frequent host at the Talking Table Podcast. He enjoys interacting with new people and discussing a variety of topics with his friends on the podcast. He is also a private english tutor at Laura’s English Studios. Song Ting Shi looks forward to meeting new people and making more friends in the coming year with the USG Community.
Raymond Li
Mentor
Raymond Li is a grade 11 student attending White Oaks Secondary School. At this school he has participated in three major clubs for the past three years (Debate, DECA, Computer Science). Most notably, he is a current debate executive whose role is to support new students in learning debate concepts while also organizing resources and leading in-house debate tournaments. Throughout the year he has competed in many tournaments such as the ones hosted by Waterloo and Western. Outside of School he is employed by Spirit of Math as an assistant teacher whose job is to tutor students in all grades with math. Here he learned valuable skills such as how to effectively teach someone a concept in a supportive and meaningful way. Raymond has decided to use his passion for teaching and public speaking to become a USG mentor
International Programs Team
Fiona Shen
IP Academics Officer
Fiona Shen is a grade 9 student at Havergal College. She has had lots of public speaking experiences involving debate and MUN. Some of her achievements in MUN include best delegate in the 2021 Harvard MUN conference and Outstanding delegate at Oxford MUN 2020. Some debate awards include awards from Georgetown University, Harvard University, and Stanford University. She is the founder of her school’s public speaking club and was part of a debate organization that has hosted debate rounds and debate tournaments. Outside of school, she enjoys playing ice hockey. She hopes to channel her passion into a source of motivation that can help other members of the community to find their voice.
Emma Chi
IP Academics Officer
Emma Chi is a rising junior at Sycamore Highschool, located in Cincinnati, Ohio. She takes pleasure in coaching, both in school and out of school. At school, she teaches debate formats and debate tips, while taking club members to competitions. Outside of school, she coaches for Public Forum classes at Debate Go and also hosts competitions. She has had previous experiences in all forms of public speaking, including DECA, MUN, Mock trial, impromptu speaking, extemporaneous speaking, and most importantly debate.
Renee Wen
IP Operations Officer
Renee Wen is a rising sophomore student attending St. Robert Catholic High School. At her school, she has participated in a variety of clubs and councils such as DECA, debate, social justice council, and her school’s newspaper. She has used her experience to compete in DECA regionals and provincials and won awards for both. As well, she placed 5th overall in a Western University British Parliamentary Tournament. Using her skills and years of thorough experience in public speaking, Renee is confident and willing to take on new challenges, including the role of IP Operations Officer.
Jacob Pallas
IP Content Officer
Jacob Pallas is a rising sophomore student currently attending Holy Trinity School in Richmond Hill. At his school, Jacob has been a proficient member of the Model United Nations club, with 3 years of experience, attending seven conferences, organizing a Joint Committee Crisis for HTSMUN II, and being chosen for an executive position in the club. Furthermore, with other leadership and public speaking experience in the form of the robotics team leader and DECA membership, he can’t wait to benefit the club as the IP Content Officer!
Carin Gotru
IP Content Officer
Carin Gotru is a graduating senior currently taking a gap year aiming to go into a career in psychiatry. She is passionate about activism and bringing STEM into the mainstream, founding her own magazine making STEM more accessible to young adults. She is a researcher and has collaborated with different respected academic institutions (including Oxford University) while having acted as a public health policy advisor last year. Having experience in managing and producing content for publication, Carin cannot wait to get started as an IP Content Officer for USG!
Wendi Wang
IP Outreach Officer
Wendi Wang is a rising senior at Richmond Hill High school. At her school, she has participated in multiple clubs such as DECA and GirlUp RHHS. Outside school, she volunteers for multiple organizations such as Magnify Wellness, Cards4Kindness and the Asian North American Youth Association. With her past experience in outreach, Wendi is excited to become a part of the USG community by assuming the role of the IP Outreach Officer.
Mulin Yan
IP Expansions Officer
Mulin Yan is a grade 12 student at St. Robert Catholic High School. He is an active reporter for his school’s newspaper club, The Axiom and a group leader at their public speaking club, SpeakYourMind. Outside of school, Mulin has been an executive and Vice President of Outreach for Markham FBLA, a branch for one of the world’s most well known business organizations, and he has also been a contributor for the CICS Immigrant Youth Centre. He hopes to be a significant asset for USG’s goal of expanding across the globe.
Kevin Zhou
IP Content Officer
Kevin Zhou is a Grade 12 IB student at St. Robert Catholic High School. Inside of his school, Kevin has taken part in various clubs and councils, such as the French Club, Math Club and Student Athletic Council. He also acted as a Student Delegate and speaker of the IB Orientation of his school. In his spare time, he has a strong passion for graphic design, as well as drawing and calligraphy. Kevin has chosen to embrace his passion for graphic design and content creation to take on the responsibility of the International Program Content Officer and is looking forward to working with everyone at USG!
Pallas Shen
IP Journalist
Pallas Shen is a Grade 8 student attending P.A.C.E in Richmond Hill, Ontario. She was a recipient of multiple awards including Top Student, Excellence in Junior Writing Compositions, Excellence in Junior Math, and Silver at the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition. Most recently, Pallas won the national championship for the FBLA Canadian Junior Leadership Experience in 2021. She has a lot of experience in public speaking, including debate, MUN, Mock Trial, and serving as master of ceremonies at charity events. Pallas is passionate about writing, pursuing her interest by writing articles on Medium, as well as becoming an editor/writer for Reach for the Stars and student x students. She is thrilled to join the USG community as an IP Journalist and looks forward to working with everyone!
Kristen Chak
IP Journalist
Kristen Chak is a grade 11 student at Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic Academy where she is passionate about bettering her school community. During her Grade 9 year, Kristen was a part of the School Council and Best Buddies - a program dedicated to creating friendships with students with disabilities. Outside of school Kristen is involved in extracurriculars including training as a competitive figure skater. She has worked with younger skaters as a camp counselor and assistant coach, volunteered at senior homes, and joined a campaign associated with the Canadian Cancer Society. With her passion for writing, Kristen is eager to utilize her skills and begin working with the USG community as a journalist who writes about USG’s ideals and gains leadership experience while helping youth develop public speaking skills.
Christina Sarosh
IP Journalist
Christina Sarosh is a Grade 11 student at FAIPS DPS,Kuwait. At her school, she works as the assistant editor for her school magazine,she has also actively participated in various clubs and has founded an environmental club in grade 9 that has helped recycle over thousands of plastic bottles at her school. She is also a commendation winner of the International Student Journalism Competition hosted by Jagran Lakecity University in India.She has a lot of passion for writing and she hopes to use her experience and skills to help the USG community to grow as an IP Journalist.