Esther Jou

Esther Jou is a 11th grader at Acaciawood Prep in Anaheim and a USCF Expert with a peak rating of 2163. She is a competitive chess player and has many accomplishments, Esther is also team member of ICEA Chess Team for 2023 SoCal. SuperStates Championship and won the top female in K-12 championship and is nominated to represent Southern California in the WIM Ruth Haring National Tournament of Girls State Champions. Esther has been serving as ICEA Coach since 2022.

I.C.E.A. Volunteer Experience:

  • [2022] Co-Captain of ICEA Chess Team to participate in SoCal. SuperStates
  • [2022 – 2023] ICEA Chess Coach
  • [2023] Hosting ICEA Chess In-Person Workshops and Tournaments
  • [2023] ICEA Chess website content management.

Alex Wang

Alex Wang is a 11th grader at Corona Del Mar high school and a National Master with a peak USCF rating of 2273. Other hobbies that he likes to do are ping-pong and reading. He enjoys sharing his understanding of chess with others. Alex is also the captain of ICEA Chess Team for 2023 SoCal. SuperStates Championship and lead the team won the 1st place of K-12 Championship.

I.C.E.A. Volunteer Experience:

  • [2022] Captain of ICEA Chess Team to participate in SoCal. SuperStates
  • [2022 – 2023] ICEA Chess Coach
  • [2023] Hosting ICEA Chess In-Person Workshops and Tournaments

Claire Huang

Claire has taught Art Classes for ICEA Community since 2021 and is currently in high school. She won second place in a bookmark contest, and an award of merit for a reflection’s contest at school, and second place in a sketching contest. She started drawing when she was nine and has a strong passion for art!

I.C.E.A. Volunteer Experience:

  • [2021] Taught Anime Art
  • [2021-2022] Taught Anime Drawing and Comic Art classes to raise fund for more than $1000
  • [2023] Receptionist of Musical Theater Public Performance Event

Jasmine Li

Jasmine is a student at Notre Dame Academy High School; she’s been playing violin and piano for many years. She’s currently in Colburn’s Ed and Mari Edelman Chamber Music Institute, a comprehensive pre-college level chamber music learning experience.

Her most recent accomplishments are winning 1st place in the 2022 CAPMT Southern California Regional Concerto Competition, and 2nd place in the State Finals. She was also featured with the violinist Gil Shaham on violinist.com as a special guest on Gilharmonic (violin and piano).

Jasmine has social media experience and enjoys editing videos as well as advertising.

I.C.E.A. Volunteer Experience:

  • [2022] Global AirLearning Video Editing & Team Manager
  • [2023] Photography & Video Editing for Mandarin Musical Theater Public Performance

Stephen Chen

In 2021, during his 10th-grade year, Stephen dedicated his time to volunteering with ICEA, making significant contributions to the development of Global AirLearning’s new website. His outstanding efforts were acknowledged by the ICEA organization, playing a role in securing early admission to his preferred university, Duke University, in 2024.

Jerry Li

Jerry Li has been an active volunteer with ICEA since his 10th grade, playing a key role in the development of Global AirLearning’s new website and imparting knowledge of web technologies to other young learners. His dedicated service earned him recognition from the ICEA organization, facilitating his early admission to Cornell University, his preferred institution, in 2023.

Felix

He began his volunteering journey at the young age of 7. He founded the ICEA Math and Chess clubs, as well as the GlobalAirlearning.org program. Due to his tireless efforts, he received the Gold President Volunteer Award for four consecutive years since 2019. Felix has been admitted to Windward School’s Class of 2029 as a rising 7th grader. Through his immersive volunteering, he has become an experienced math and chess teacher, having taught over 100 students. He also trains other kids to excel in various areas, showcasing his leadership skills. Felix achieved a perfect score and received the 2023 AMC 8 Honor Roll of Distinction and he is an AIME qualifier in 2024. Additionally, he has authored three books on his favorite topics. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, writing, running, math, puzzles, chess, swimming, and playing the piano.

I.C.E.A. Volunteer Experience:

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Athletic Achievements:

  • Top 5 Middle School 2-mile Cross Country in 2023 season
  • 1st U12 Run Malibu Half-Marathon Finisher. (Placed 8 in M/19 & Under)
  • Pacific Basin League 2023-2024 Boys’ Swimming 25 Breaststroke 1st Place
  • Pacific Basin League 2023-2024 Boys’ Swimming 100 IM 3rd Place
  • Pacific Basin League 2023-2024 Boys’ Swimming 100 Medley Relay 3rd Place
  • Pacific Basin League 2022-2023 Boys’ Track & Field 4 x 100 6th Grade Relay 3rd Place
  • Pacific Basin League 2022-2023 Boys’ Track & Field 800 Meter Run 3rd Place
  • Pacific Basin League 2022-2023 Boys’ Track & Field 60 Meter Dash 6th Grade Relay 3rd Place