Charlotte Austegard: National Director of Marketing
Charlotte Austegard is a senior attending Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda, Maryland. As a straight-A student in all honors and AP classes, Charlotte demonstrates a strong commitment to academic excellence. She is a member of the Spanish Honor Society, Science Honor Society, National Honor Society, and Psi Alpha. Charlotte has been an active captain of her school's varsity dance team, winning MVP her sophomore year. At her dance studio, she instructs children ranging from ages 4 to 13. In addition to her achievements in dance, Charlotte has played the cello for the past eight years and was selected for her school’s symphony orchestra. Charlotte is passionate about psychology and social justice, fields in which she is eager to further her knowledge and make a positive impact. This year she will serve as a fellow within the organization Operation Understanding DC. She is excited to continue her journey of learning and growth and looks forward to contributing to her community and beyond!
Andrew Li: International Director
Andrew is a dedicated and accomplished student currently attending Germantown Friends in Philadelphia as a senior. Andrew has qualified to the prestigious Tournament of Champions three times, winning the UPenn Debate Tournament, Harvard Round Robin, and has a peak ranking of #3 in the country for Public Forum. Furthermore, Andrew is the associate principal cellist in the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra (PYO), and is a recipient of the Menges Scholarship of the Ambler Symphony. In addition to debate and music, Andrew participated in various math competitions, in which he has qualified for AIME competition 3 times and earned an international honorable mention at the Purple Comet! Math Meet. During his free time, Andrew enjoys rowing for his school’s Crew team, where he placed 6th at the International Stotesbury Cup. Andrew is excited to help others through Vern and can’t wait to meet other ambitious young students!
Avinh Ly: National Director of Tutoring
Avinh, a senior at Methacton High School, is experienced in tutoring a broad range of STEM classes from Chemistry to Calculus. He is currently taking top classes with 6 APs. With notable achievements, including a 3rd place finish in the AMC competition and awards in Model UN and Academic Decathlon, Avinh possesses a strong academic foundation. His active involvement in the Debate Club has sharpened his communication and critical thinking skills. Avinh's true passion lies in helping others succeed academically. As a tutor, he provides clear, patient, and effective guidance, aiming to empower students to excel in their studies and reach their full potential.