Leadership
Olivia Zhang
Founder & President
Olivia is a student at the Hockaday School. As President, Olivia provides strategic leadership by setting objectives and ensuring the Fund’s activities align with its mission. She manages the investment portfolio, organizes fundraising events, gives finance and investment lectures, and evaluates nonprofits for receiving our donations.
Committed to community service, she also founded the AI Club, Business Book Club, and Fun Math Club to make learning AI, math, and business engaging for students.
Emily cHEN
VP of Media Design (2025 - Current)
Emily, a freshman at the Hockaday School, serves as the VP of Media Design for Hoperation Fund. She oversees the editing and creation of images, videos, flyers, posters, and other promotional materials for the organization’s activities. She is passionate about business and investment and a part of the DECA and Investment clubs in school and Youth Entrepreneur Society outside of school. She has played piano for eight years and is also on the debate and varsity track teams.
Advisory board
Dan Penley
Dan Penley is a University of Illinois graduate with degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science, as well as a CFA charter holder. He has over 20 years of experience in the algorithmic trading industry at multiple firms in Chicago.
Doug Huntley
Doug is a graduate of Indiana University and of Purdue University with degrees in both science and business. He has 30 years experience in owning and managing midwestern commercial and residential real estate. His nearing retirement focus these days is primarily with active investing and philanthropy in the Republic of the Philippines including introducing potable water via shallow wells and rainwater collection & treatment and electrification in rural areas.
Jing Wan
Jing Wan is a visionary data science leader with a Ph.D. and 15+ years of expertise in machine learning, big data, and analytics—driving impactful insights at Verizon through advanced modeling, Bayesian learning, and cutting-edge search technologies.
Yan Zhang
Yan Zhang traveled to more than 20 countries as an international marketing manager. After getting her MBA in USA, she currently works in a petroleum exploration company as the Sr. Division Order analyst advisor.
Zhilin Zhang
Zhilin Zhang earned his Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence and Signal Processing from UC San Diego. Leveraging his expertise, he has developed advanced stock investment strategies and founded two capital management firms, serving high-net-worth individuals, families, and investment institutions across the globe.
Leadership Alumni
CHLOE Li
VP of Investing Education (2024)
Chloe served as the VP of Investment Education in 2024, assisting the president in analyzing stock markets and developing investment education plans. She enjoys tennis, basketball, math, and coding and has won awards in these areas. Passionate about investing, she hopes to use her knowledge to help those in need.
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Aurora Cai
VP of Outreach (2024)
A student at Rice Middle School, Aurora managed designs for the Outreach department and helped plan team-bonding activities, events, and advertisements. Outside the Hoperation Fund, she enjoys dancing, robotics, and spending time with her family. She hopes to make a positive impact in her community through her dedication and organizational skills.
Max Lin
VP of Charity (2024)
Max Lin, a student at St. Mark's School of Texas, is passionate about arts, music, and making a positive impact. As the VP of Charity in 2024, he helped Hoperation Fund research and select nonprofits for donations.
Alice cAI
Student Advisor (2024)
Alice Cai, a student at Plano West Senior High School, is passionate about business and design. She serves as the President of HR and Admin for Citizens of Tomorrow and as YES Historian Records Manager. Committed to community service, she founded and previously led the National Art Honor Society at Jasper and volunteers with various organizations. Her artwork has earned regional recognition, and she has consistently received the President’s Volunteer Service Award and the USCCC Outstanding Service Award for her impact on the community.
Elizabeth Kondev
Student Advisor (2024)
Elizabeth Kondev is a high school student at The Hockaday School and served as a student advisor for the Hoperation Fund. Her passion for investments has grown alongside her journey in computer science and AI. Her mission is to show the world AI’s transformative power in sports, education, and investments.