Directors
Introducing the 2010 Chinatown Adventure Directors…
Co-Director: David Wang
David Wang is a rising Junior at Harvard University. He is an Economics concentrator pursuing a secondary in Health Policy and aspires to enroll in a joint MD/MBA program after graduation. Outside of academics, David’s interests include puzzles/logic problems/riddles, community involvement in Boston’s Chinatown through mentoring and afterschool programs, and sports (basketball, tennis, ping pong, pool, etc.). In the summer of 2009, David worked as a senior counselor for CHAD, and has continued to be involved in the Phillips Brooks House Association as a counselor for Chinatown Afterschool and a mentor in the Leaders! Program.
Co-Director: Sue Hua
Suekuen Hua is a rising Sophomore at Emerson College. She is pursuing a B.S. in Marketing Communication: Public Relations and Advertising, and is also planning on receiving a minor in E3 (Emerson Experience in Entrepreneurship). Her extracurricular interests include community involvement in Boston’s Chinatown and Dorchester neighborhoods, the arts, and playing varsity volleyball at Emerson College. Suekuen has shown much dedication to PBHA’s Summer Urban Programs throughout her high school and college years—she spent two years as a junior counselor for Boston Refugee Youth Enrichment and last summer as a senior counselor for CHAD. After three wonderful summers teaching, mentoring, and being a role model for the youth of Boston, she decided to become one of the directors of CHAD for 2010.
SUP Directors have a HUGE community impact and gain skills in:
- Nonprofit Administration
- Staff Hiring and Supervision
- Program Design
- Youth Work and Behavior Management
- Building and Maintaining Community Partnership
- Fundraising and Budgeting
Reflections on Being a SUP Director
“There are never any problems- just situations that are going to be worked out; all learning and growing experiences. Being director for me was a PERFECT fit- my personality, passion, and everything fit with RYI so well. I never dreamed that I would have so much fun, the children would have so much fun, my staff would cooperate so well (they are AMAZING and HILARIOUS!!!), and I would love something so much and so deeply. This summer was non-stop action and adventure, full of positives and a few negatives, but overall the best thing EVER (at least for myself).”
– RYI Director, 2007
“The last day of camp one of the oldest boys came up to me and told me that he wanted to be a JC to help make a difference. He obviously associates the work that we do with making a positive difference/addition to his community. ”
– KSP Director, 2007
“SUP makes me want to explore more of the impact that non-profits can have on the growth/development of youth through the way they engage schools, families, and communities.”
– SBOS Director, 200