PROJECT WORTHY
Meet Our Team
Our Board
Isaac Jung
Founder & President
Isaac Jung is a high schooler in La Cañada who founded the non-profit Project Worthy because he is passionate about supporting homeless youth. He has always enjoyed learning various STEM topics, and wants to share those interests with elementary school to middle school youth affected by homelessness and poverty.
Will Krause
Chief Financial Officer
Will Krause is a high school junior who serves as Chief Financial Officer for Project Worthy. He supports donations, fundraising events, teaches youth affected by homelessness in transitional housing, and participates in annual carnivals and festivals.
Claire Jung
Chief Operations Officer
Claire Jung is a high schooler who is dedicated towards spreading hope and joy to youth affected by homelessness. She loves various STEM topics and sharing these interests with children. Through Project WORTHY, she hopes to empower youth and ensure that they receive the opportunity to explore the world of science at a young age.
Nilay Patel
Secretary & Teacher
Nilay Patel loves science and playing tennis and soccer! He also plays the saxophone and traveling with his family. In his free time, he goes to the gym, plays tennis, and tries new foods. Through Project WORTHY, he hopes to help enrich kids who don't have the privileges we do and make them feel happy and cared for.
Fun Fact: He has been to over 15 countries
Chloe Pieterse
Publicity Officer & Teacher
Daniel Mahoney
Glendale Teacher
Joshua Sang
Member
Justin Luo
Member
Justin is a high school sophomore with a strong interest in STEM. In his free time, he enjoys fishing and playing golf. Justin aims to inspire children impacted by homelessness to develop a passion for learning through Project WORTHY.
Fun Fact: Justin has too many cats.
Katelyn Liu
Community Engagement & Teacher
Julia Krause
Member
Victoria Wang
Member
Matteo Yeghnazar
Member
Logan Wu
Member
Everson Li
Member
Nathan Sanok
Member
Claire Liu
Sacramento Chapter President
Claire Liu is a student at Folsom High School. She has taught youth in many areas, including dance, tennis, and school subjects such as English, Spanish and Math. With the Sacramento Chapter of Project WORTHY, she hopes to connect with children experiencing homelessness and provide a great learning experience that's fun and educational.
Eric Xie
West LA Chapter President
Eric Xie is a high school student at Geffen Academy at UCLA. He is interested in many STEM subjects, such as Math, Physics, and Coding. With the Westside LA branch of Project WORTHY, he hopes to share his STEM knowledge with youth affected by poverty.
Nathan Li
Alexandria House Teacher
Nathan is passionate about providing learning opportunities for children. He created a book club that introduces imaginative literature, which evolved into a history class. Additionally, he volunteers at the Palms-Rancho Park Library and started a Coding Club for kids.
Claire Dong
Silicon Valley Chapter President
Claire Dong is a student at Cupertino High School. She enjoys playing volleyball, playing badminton, and drawing. She has experience in
teaching other kids in STEM through other organizations. With the Cupertino Chapter of Project WORTHY, she hopes to inspire more
homeless youth towards the STEM field.