Leadership

Chloe is a student at Trinity Christian Academy. She serves as the Vice President of the Dallas Chapter, overseeing the Hoperation Fund’s operations in the Dallas area, including member recruitment and the co-organization of fundraising, educational, and charitable events alongside the President and other Vice Presidents. Chloe enjoys tennis, basketball, math, and coding, and has received awards in these areas. Passionate about investing, she hopes to use her knowledge and skills to help those in need.

Emily is a sophomore at The Hockaday School. She serves as the Vice President of Media Design for the Hoperation Fund, overseeing the creation and editing of images, videos, flyers, posters, and other promotional materials for the organization’s activities and outreach. Passionate about business and investing, Emily is actively involved in her school’s DECA and Investment Clubs, as well as the Youth Entrepreneur Society outside of school. She has studied piano for eight years and is also a member of the debate team and varsity track team.

Hanke is a junior at Plano West Senior High School and serves as the Vice President of Social Media for the Hoperation Fund. He is responsible for shaping and managing the organization’s online presence across platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and WeChat. His role includes developing creative media strategies, promoting events and fundraising initiatives, and engaging students and community members through impactful digital content. Passionate about STEM and finance, Hanke is an active member of the Business Professionals of America and Coding Club at school. Outside of academics, he enjoys playing the piano, soccer, and reading.

Isabella is a freshman at BASIS Charter School and serves as the Vice President of the Plano Chapter for the Hoperation Fund. She oversees the Hoperation Fund’s operations in the Plano area, including member recruitment and the co-organization of fundraising, educational, and charitable events alongside the President and other Vice Presidents. At school, Isabella is a member of HOSA and actively explores her interests through various clubs and activities. Outside of school, she is a passionate dancer and artist with eight years of experience. In her free time, she enjoys reading, watching new shows, spending time with her dog, and trying new foods.

Hao is a student at Nanshan Foreign Language School in China. She oversees the content, news articles, and announcements published on the Hoperation Fund website. She is an active Model United Nations participant, and has earned multiple awards at Yale Model UN and national competitions. Outside academics, Hao enjoys volleyball, piano, and exploring broadcasting and hosting.

Oliver, a sophomore at James E. Taylor High School, serves as the VP of Houston Chapter for Hoperation Fund. He leads initiatives to promote the organization’s mission, coordinate events, manage projects, and enhance organizational operations. He is passionate about STEM, programming, and space exploration, and is an active member of the Math Club, Science National Honor Society, and Coding Club at school. Beyond his academic pursuits, Oliver enjoys playing the violin and piano, as well as exploring astronomy and machine learning.

Aarav Dalia serves as a Market Briefing Lead for the Hoperation Fund, where he is responsible for reporting finance news during the fund’s monthly meetings. Born in Tampa, Florida, Aarav has grown up in Joplin, Missouri. He enjoys playing tennis, building LEGO sets, and playing the piano. In his free time, he likes being outdoors, exploring, and spending time in nature. His favorite subjects in school are math and science, and he has recently developed a strong interest in videography.

Sebastian Penley serves as a Market Briefing Lead for the Hoperation Fund, reporting finance news during monthly meetings. A free-spirited homeschool student from Bloomington, Indiana, Sebastian enjoys math, science, computer science, writing, finance, and music. He has a tender heart for animals, both living and stuffed. In his free time, he enjoys rock climbing, jiu-jitsu, chess puzzles, and composing music. Inspired by his father’s career in financial markets, he became interested in stocks at a young age. His earliest picks were inspired by animals, but he now follows a more strategic approach.

Vihaan serves as a Market Briefing Lead for the Hoperation Fund, reporting finance news during monthly meetings. A student at Ridgewood Elementary in Washington State, he is deeply engaged in advanced competition-style mathematics and enjoys creating PowerPoint presentations on a variety of topics. Vihaan thrives in spirited, high-quality debate and loves encouraging thoughtful discussions. Outside the fund, he enjoys running, playing violin, chess, architecture, LEGO builds, and astronomy. On race weekends, he is also a dedicated Formula 1 fan cheering for Oscar Piastri.