Advisor, President and Vice Presidents

Boon Kai Tong (Ben)

President of Technology and Finance

Boon Kai Tong (Ben) is a sophomore at Jasper High School with a deep passion for technology, problem-solving, and innovation. As the current President of Technology and Finance at COT, he focuses on ensuring smooth operations across all digital platforms and supports the team by resolving technical issues and introducing new tools to enhance communication and engagement. A competitive chess player and avid board gamer, Ben enjoys connecting with others through strategy and shared experiences. Outside of COT, he volunteers to help Chinese-speaking students improve their English and often spends time swimming or playing chess with his older brother, Bryan. With focus, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit, Ben is committed to growing COT’s tech capabilities and supporting its mission through innovation.

Jean Gan

Vice President of Finance

Hello! I'm Jean and I'm a current junior at Plano West Senior High School. This year, I am the Vice President of Finance at COT. I am dedicated to making Citizens of Tomorrow engaging for all volunteers and students! I am excited to see what impacts can be made this year!

Bryan Tong

Advisor for Technology and Finance

Directors

Madeline Nie

Director of Web Application

Hi!! I’m a rising senior at Allen High School and Director of the Operations team! I’ve been teaching with Citizens of Tomorrow for three years now, and I love reading and listening to music in my free time.

Sophia Li

Director of Finance 

Hi, I’m Sophia! I am a rising junior and a Director of Finance for COT for 2025- 2026. As Director of Finance, I am driven to ensure that all finance matters are handled responsibly. I have a passion for teaching people English. Being a member since August 2024, I have taught elementary classes. It makes me happy to see my students actively engage in learning such a beautiful language. In my free time, I enjoy reading books and baking.

Managers

Luke Wang

Manager of Web Application

Luke Wang is a freshman at Highland Park High School. He is excited to begin working as a COT manager.

Sunny Tai

Manager of Web Application

Hey! My name is Sunny Tai. I'm a rising junior and part of COT's team of web application managers. Like the other managers, my responsibility will be completing any tasks assigned to me by the director of web application, typically regarding COT's website and its maintenance and updates. I'm excited to not only obtain firsthand experience with technical work, but to also help out a community with goals that I strongly admire. I hope I can serve COT well! Outside of school and extracurriculars, I love spending my free time listening to music or biking.

Ryan Chen

Manager of Web Application

My name is Ryan Chen and I am a sophomore at Jasper High School. I have been working with technology for a while now and I have been a part of many things. I have been in a robotics team for 4 years, I have learned Java, Python, etc., and I have participated in many hackathons before.