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Who's Steering the Mission

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Tristan Cho

President

Tristan has cared about Banyan Branch since he was young. At 16, he is a natural leader who takes charge of turning these opportunities into reality and translating the board's vision into action — a leader at heart.

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Devyn Cho

Vice President

Involved in this initiative from a very young age, Devyn works alongside the President to keep the space welcoming, inclusive, and supportive for everyone, using her artistic skills to inspire young children to reach their dreams.

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Anatoly Puno

Secretary

Keeps the records and handles board communications; a Partner at a business advisory firm in Central Luzon, Philippines, who has taught basic technology classes to young students.

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David Cho

Treasurer

Chief Procurement Officer at Harvard University; previously CPO for the UMass system, with executive roles at BlackRock and KPMG.

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Christopher Yang

Board Member

Over twenty-five years of investment experience as a Partner at Accomplice and Grove Street; earlier at SoftBank and Bain's eVolution JV with TPG and Kleiner Perkins.

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Suyin So

Board Member

A social impact leader across media, law, and education; co-founded Central Queens Academy Charter School; Principal at Harpia Asset Management.