Leadership

Chloe is a freshman at Trinity Christian Academy and serves as Vice President of the Dallas Chapter. In this role, she oversees local operations, including member recruitment and the coordination of fundraising initiatives, educational workshops, and charitable events in collaboration with the President and fellow Vice Presidents. Chloe enjoys tennis, basketball, mathematics, and coding, and has earned awards in these areas. Passionate about investing and philanthropy, she hopes to leverage her knowledge and skills to make a positive impact on those in need.

Emily is a junior at The Hockaday School and serves as Vice President of Media Design for Hoperation Fund. In this role, she oversees the creation and editing of images, videos, flyers, posters, and other promotional materials to support the organization’s events and outreach initiatives. Passionate about business and investing, Emily actively participates 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 senior at Plano West Senior High School and serves as Vice President of Social Media for Hoperation Fund. In this role, he oversees the organization’s online presence across platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. His responsibilities include developing creative social media strategies, promoting events and fundraising initiatives, and engaging students and community members through compelling digital content. Passionate about STEM and finance, Hanke actively participates in his school’s Business Professionals of America and Coding Club. Outside of academics, he enjoys playing the piano, playing soccer, and reading.

Isabella is a sophomore at BASIS Charter School and serves as the Vice President of the Plano Chapter for the Hoperation Fund. In this role, she oversees local operations, including member recruitment and the coordination of fundraising initiatives, educational workshops, and charitable events in collaboration with the President and fellow Vice Presidents. At school, Isabella is an active member of HOSA and explores her diverse interests through various clubs and activities. Outside of academics, she is a passionate dancer and artist with eight years of experience. In her free time, she enjoys reading, discovering new TV 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 is a junior at James E. Taylor High School and serves as the Vice President of the Houston Chapter for the Hoperation Fund. In this role, he leads initiatives to advance the organization’s mission, coordinate events, oversee projects, and improve operational efficiency. Passionate about STEM, programming, and space exploration, Oliver actively participates in his school’s Math Club, Science National Honor Society, and Coding Club. Beyond academics, he enjoys playing the violin and piano, exploring astronomy, and learning about machine learning.

Talin is a senior at Wayzata High School and Vice President of the Minneapolis Chapter, driving local expansion in the Twin Cities region through member recruitment, fundraising, educational workshops, and community outreach. He joined Hoperation and pursued leadership because its mission aligns with his interests in financial planning, investing, and philanthropy. He has already begun his journey toward becoming a Certified Financial Planner (CFP). Beyond this, he is a competitive squash player, a certified rescue and advanced open water diver, and founder of his school’s Poetry Club. He enjoys writing poetry, biking, rock climbing, reading French literature, and studying Latin.

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.