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We Are
First Spark Institute

About the Project

First Spark Institute is a student-led organization committed to creating opportunities for our community members. Through the projects and events we organize, we aim to foster a generation of and connected youth. Your interests align with ours, whether it’s through arts and crafts sessions or fundraisers for humanitarian initiatives. By embracing your suggestions, we can enhance the community in line with your vision and ignite the inspiration that empowers our members to reach new heights.

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Ryan Du

President

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I am Ryan Du, an avid member of FRC 5427 Steel Talons, and an active member of Scouts of America. After realizing how much the community that I have grown up in and lived in my entire life, I realized how much I owe to the community. As VP of events, I plan on doing as much as I can to organize events in order to give back to the community and help others experience what I had the opportunity to do.

Ryan Lin

Vice President

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Hi! My name is Ryan Lin, and I am currently a junior at Tompkins High School. In my free time, I enjoy swimming, talking with friends, playing with my dogs, and rock climbing! I am super excited to be on this team and can't wait to help the community!

Yanxi Liu

Secretary

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My name is Yanxi Liu, I am a junior in Jordan High School. I love cats and I like to listen to all kinds of music; my favorite artist is Sammy Rae & Friends, and my favorite band is The Cranberries. I am an optimistic person and hope to motivate the people around me! My goal this year is to manage my fears to whatever things I encountered, and try my best to master each days! 

VP of Outreach

Minhao Tang

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Hello, I'm Minhao, a passionate runner and violinist at The Kinkaid School. I love volunteering my community, playing tennis, and watching movies. As the VP of Outreach for FSI, I am committed to keeping regular communication with the community.

Our First Founders

Jason Zhang, Ryan Lin, Ryder Tang, Emma Zuo, Ryan Du

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If you have any comments, questions, or concerns about our projects, please contact us at: firstsparkinstitute@gmail.com

© The First Spark Institute. Last edited 7/15/2025

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