Advisor, President and Vice Presidents
Boon Kai Tong (Ben)
President of Tech, Finance, PR, and Marketing
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, Finance, PR and Marketing 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!
Sophie Yu
Vice President of PR and Marketing
Hello, I'm Sophie! I am a rising senior and Vice President of COT's Public Relationship & Marketing Department for 2025-2026. As Vice President, I am committed to expand COT’s outreach and presence among the community. I’m passionate about teaching people all around the world a language I love, English. Being an avid member of COT for four years, I have taught basic elementary, senior, and adult classes. It makes me delighted to see people actively engage in learning such a wonderful language. I also feel that COT has improved my leadership skills and ability to teach in a patient, positively impactful way. In my leisure time, I enjoy playing piano, drawing, and being outdoors.
Bryan Tong
Advisor for Tech, Finance, PR, and Marketing
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.
Haruto Ito
Director of Social Media
As the Director of Social Media, Haruto Ito is a rising Senior at Lebanon Trail High School. Haruto is responsible for managing various weekly social media posts, organic engagement, and increasing outreach to new audiences. His goal is to expand COT into a larger organization for students and volunteers. Outside of COT, Haruto enjoys playing soccer and listening to music.
Athena Yu
Director of Outreach
Athena is a sophomore at the Greenhill School. As the manager of International Outreach, she helps translate and communicate with COT's international students through platforms like WeChat and Instagram. Outside of COT, she plays cello and does debate.
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.
Jason Peng
Manager of Social Media
Jason is a junior at Highland Park High School. As the Manager of Social Media, he makes weekly posts on the COT Instagram and Facebook, promoting social outreach and creating engaging content. Outside of Citizens of Tomorrow, Jason is also a marching band member, plays piano, and is part of Highland Park's Math and Science UIL team.
Arushi Bojjam
Manager of Social Media
Hey, my name is Arushi Bojjam and I am a junior at Reedy High School. I enjoy listening and playing music and hanging out with friends. I love learning new things and helping people and I hope to both grow as a person and contribute to this organization.