Staff & leadership
A real org chart, run by students.
Every role below is held by a student or recent graduate. Open seats are real openings — applying for one is a normal way to join.
Executive Leadership
Sets direction, builds partnerships, and keeps the organization healthy.
Jason Hong
President, CEO & Founder
Founded YAO to make architecture careers visible and reachable for students.
Gabriella Karpiuk
Vice President of Human Resources
Leads recruiting, onboarding, and the people side of every program.
Alexander Mishra
Vice President of Internal Affairs & Outreach
Runs internal operations and builds partnerships with schools and firms.
Vice President of Events
This seat is waiting for you.
Vice President of Marketing
This seat is waiting for you.
Admissions & Registration
Reviews every application and runs program registration end to end.
Council of Admissions & Registration
This seat is waiting for you.
Kobe Wang
Council Director
Katelynn Chou
Council Director
Mosammat Sharmin Sultana
Project Registration Director
General Activities
Project managers leading the year-round research and editorial pipeline.
Research Editor
This seat is waiting for you.
Group Research Project Manager 1
This seat is waiting for you.
Kristine Duong
Group Research Project Manager 2
Deeksha Mund
Group Research Project Manager 3
Amal Khan
Group Research Project Manager 4
Martijn Morelissen
Group Research Project Manager 5
Divya Adurthy
Group Research Project Manager 6
Zahraa Ahmed
Group Research Project Manager 7
Ashley De Abreu
Group Research Project Manager 8
Shrihan Reddy Pakala
Group Research Project Manager 9
Group Research Project Manager 10
This seat is waiting for you.
Cristina Vargas
Group Research Project Manager 11
Group Research Project Manager 12
This seat is waiting for you.
Summer Programs
Instructors who design and teach the summer-limited classes.
Kimberly Ngoc
Virtual Engagement Instructor
Sindara Opaleye
Architectural Design Software Class Instructor
Goodnews Ajayi
Sustain-A-Build Instructor
Join the team
Open leadership roles.
Staff roles are volunteer leadership positions with real ownership, training, and a title that means something on an application. Most ask for 3–6 hours a week.
Vice President of Events
Executive Leadership
Vice President of Marketing
Executive Leadership
Council of Admissions & Registration
Admissions & Registration
Research Editor
General Activities
Group Research Project Manager 1
General Activities
Group Research Project Manager 10
General Activities
Group Research Project Manager 12
General Activities