HRYA
Human Rights Youth Advocacy
Our Team
Human Rights Youth Advocacy is a passionate group of individuals dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of young people around the world. We believe that every young person deserves to be heard, respected, and empowered. Through our advocacy efforts, we strive to create a world where youth rights are recognized and upheld. Join us in our mission to make a difference and create a brighter future for the next generation.
President / Founder
Hi! I'm Xinyi Liu. I am a senior at Pine View School in Sarasota, Florida. In my free time, I like playing the violin, discussing ways to improve the magazine with Eva, and practicing for upcoming pageants!
Xinyi Liu
Vice Presidents
Eva Gao
Hey! I'm Eva Gao, aka the Head of the Magazine Department@HRYA. Currently, a senior student residing in a small village near Toronto, I find joy in playing various instruments:)) One fun fact about me: I'm an avid minesweeper enthusiast! Let's venture into the realms of storytelling and journalistic exploration together:>📰
Sherry Zhou
I am Sherry Zhou. Graduating in 2025 fall as an IBDP student, my intended major is Finance & Computer Science. I have a deep interest in various social issues such as inequality and women’s empowerment. I found it fascinating and rewarding to work with all these excellent students from all over the world who share a common passion in promoting human rights 🌍
Alice Hu
Hi everyone! My name is Alice Hu, the executor of the African Lecture Program. Being a grade 10 student studying in Canada, the fact of needed education equity is always appearing in my daily life, inspiring and motivating me to promote this program. Scientific research is one of my academic interests, with my first essay published in 2023; however, contradict this stem interest, I started drawing in grade 4 and won several national awards. I believe, the tiniest of forces can make a difference, and we, together, can promote a remarkable future.
Rosita Ji
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Board of Directors
Ashton Horiuchi
Ashton is the founder of Sous Tech, a startup developing robotics to enhance culinary arts. He is also a program director at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties.
Board of Operations
Board of Philanthropy
Serena Shi
Hi, I am Serena Shi, and I am a member of HRYA's Board of Philanthropy. I contributed to the health donation project for the students in Tibet. I'm excited to continue working with HRYA in future projects