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Executive team
Yi-Jie Tsai
Founder and President
As the founder of the organization, Yi-Jie (Betty) grew up playing canoe polo in Taiwan. Playing golf was her bridge of communication with new friends and teammates when she first moved to the States. In the two months of teaching at a low-income area summer program, Yi-Jie began to notice the lack of sport equipment. She started this organization hoping to raise funds and sharing her passion for sports with other students. In the past two years, she oversaw the implementation of volunteer work and the funding process.
Gwyneth Wong
Vice President
Gwyneth Wong has played competitive since the age of seven. Throughout her tennis career, she noticed that tennis was very expensive and the costs excluded some from playing. She joined Betty in helping this non profit grow with the hopes to make tennis along with other sports more available to all people regardless of income level.
Dylan Chang
Business Director
Dylan is a senior in Carlmont High School. He joined the organization during his junior year. He grew up playing all kinds of sport and is now a basketball player for his school. He is dedicated and motivated to support people that enjoy sports no matter their income level.
Alexandra Ma
Art Director
Alexandra is a junior in Palo Alto High School. She joined the organization during her sophomore year. She specializes in illustration but dabbles in designing.
Taiwan Branch
Teresa Tsai
Taiwan branch executive director
Teresa is a senior from Kang Chiao International School in Taipei, Taiwan. As the executor of the Taiwan branch, she oversees the major projects of the organization. Born in Canada, Teresa grew up snowboarding and skiing with her friends. Now, she has joined badminton, tennis, and professional boxing club and participated in martial arts competitions. She aims to let students have greater access to sports equipment despite their socioeconomic status.
Jacqueline Wu
Member
Jacqueline Wu is a senior studying abroad in Japan. Her involvement with the Sportsbuddy began as a rising junior when she traveled to Hualien city and realized the shortage of funding in sports programs in local schools. As a tennis athlete and a boxer since elementary school, she understands the importance of sport to a student. In fulfilling her obligations as a student-athlete, she joined the organization with spreading sportsmanship to continue her passion for sports.