Founded in 2018 as Light of Africa at Jasper High School in Plano, Texas, our non-profit organization has since then rebranded as Light of the World and reached over 130 members across the Plano Senior High School and Jasper High School chapters. Light of the World's initiative is carried out through service projects with Feed My Starving Children, Samaritan's Purse, Develop Africa, and the Dallas Homeless Recovery Center. Light of the World embodies the future of both our global society and local community through actionable steps towards change.
MEET THE TEAM
Board of Directors
Ashley PanFounder and Executive Director
Ashley is a freshman at UC Berkeley—she advocates for empowerment and education through community service and fundraising. Besides her passion and dedication to Light of the World, Ashley is involved in speech, modeling, picnic styling, and teaching/tutoring. Alongside her directors and members, she hopes to expand Light of the World into a prominent non-profit youth organization in the DFW and SF area in order to create a local and global impact.
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Allison PanVice President
Allison Pan is a sophomore at Jasper High School. As vice president of Light of the World, she hopes to make a difference in both her local and global communities through her advocacy for equal education and opportunity access across the globe as well as community service. Aside from her dedication to LOW, Allison is involved in art, speech and debate, and competitive Chinese traditional dance.
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Hiram SanabriaVice President
Hiram is a junior at Plano West Senior High School. He involves his peers in advocating for change through local efforts to positively shape the future of their global communities, with the invaluable support of Light of the World’s team. He also is involved in Plano West’s Model U.N, where he serves as the Crisis Committee Officer, overseeing the successful impetus of its team. Outside of school, he serves as a Juror in the Collin County Teen Court. Hiram also participates in Jazz Band, marching band, and debate! He is thrilled to serve as Light of the World’s Vice President!
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Kyle LiuDirector of Finances
Kyle Liu is a freshman at Texas A&M studying computer science. Aside from being the Director of Finances for LOW, he has experience with volunteering from Eagle Scout projects. In his free time, he enjoys volleyball, rock climbing, and the outdoors!
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Zimo ChenDirector of Membership
Zimo Chen is a sophomore at Jasper High School and the Director of Public Relations. She's excited to be a part of LOW this year to make a positive impact by providing solar lanterns for Sierra Leone. She's also passionate about opportunities for quality education and she's involved in programs that tutor refugee children. Outside of volunteering, she enjoys painting & sewing. Looking forward to working with amazing people towards an important cause!
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Katie ChungDirector of Events
Katie Chung is currently the Director of Events at Light of the World. She's a rising senior at Allen High School. She enjoys being a part of LOW because it allows her to spread awareness about issues she is passionate about. LOW is a great opportunity to serve and have fun simultaneously. In addition, she's the Student Body Vice President for the upcoming school year, and she's also in choir. Super excited for what’s to come for LOW!
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Angel Pilli
Director of Public Relations
Angel Pilli is the director of operations for Light of the World, and she is a rising junior at Lebanon Trail High School. Angel enjoys being an officer for LOW as she is able to directly create change in the lives of others and be a part of donating and spreading awareness. She is also captain of her school’s color guard team, and is passionate about volunteering in various clubs and activities. Outside of school Angel enjoys sewing and makeup artistry. Excited for the future of Light of the World and it's cause!
Annie Zhu
Director of Operations
Annie is one of the directors of operations and is currently a sophomore at Jasper High School. Annie is so grateful to be an officer because she helps in making a contribution to an important cause with impacts to our local community and globally through fundraising. Outside of LOW, she enjoys playing the piano and doing dance. She is also involved in volunteering for school as well as NHS.
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Eva Jia
Director of Design
Zadie Guo
Director of Operations
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