Meet the Team
Charles Zhang
Founder / President
Student at the University of Arizona
Charles is currently a sophomore at the University of Arizona majoring in neuroscience and cognitive sciences on a pre-health track. In the future, Charles aspires to become a physician and continue making an impact in others' lives through providing patients with the best care of his ability. Besides dedicating his time to the Wishing Crane Project, he likes to volunteer in his community, play tennis with friends, and also read books during his free time.
Celina Tram
Director of Communications
Student at the Arizona State University
Celina is currently a sophomore at Arizona State University majoring in mechanical engineering. In the future, she wants to become a mechanical engineer in the biomedical device industry and develop innovative healthcare technologies to improve human health outcomes. Celina joined the Wishing Crane Project because she enjoys supporting the community and helping those in need. During her free time, she likes to cook, bake, and dance.
Mia Bogolia
Creative Director
Student at Arizona College Prep High School
Mia is currently a senior at Arizona College Prep High School. In the future, she wishes to pursue a Business Data Analytics major at ASU. Mia joined the Wishing Crane Project to connect more to her new community by forming unique relationships with those around her. During her free time, she loves to dance, travel, and study foreign languages. In addition, she enjoys going out and trying new cafés and places with her friends.
Katie Kim
Creative Director
Student at Battlefield High School
Katie is currently a senior at Battlefield High School in Virginia. She aspires to be a neurosurgeon but also enjoys art and crafts as a hobby. In the past, she aspired to be an artist and took many after-school art programs but quickly found that it would be more enjoyable as a hobby. With this opportunity, she hopes to pursue her passion for helping hospital and hospice patients through her love for the arts and medical field.
Rita Bai
Social Media Manager
Student at Francis Lewis High School
Rita Bai is currently a junior at Francis Lewis High School in NYC. In the future, she aspires to be a lawyer. She joined TWCP in hopes of creating a spotlight for an amazing cause. She loves milk tea and some of her hobbies include shopping in the city and finding cute cafes! She hopes all of you will follow our journey into something bigger and better!
Madeline Holland
Social Media Manager
Student at Bothell High School
Maddie is currently a senior at Bothell High School in Seattle Wa. In the future she wishes to pursue Architecture at a 4 year University and practice the discipline after college. With Maddie's love for arts and crafts, she started a chapter in her city to form community and bring joy to hospice and hospital patients. In her free time she enjoys playing badminton, studying archi, and traveling to new places!
Lucas Williams
Tiktok Team
Student at Arizona College Prep High School
Lucas is currently a sophomore at Arizona College Prep High School. He joined the Wishing Crane Project because he wanted to be more in touch with his Japanese background while also helping others! He is excited to help out with our mission through the TikTok Team. In his free time, he plays Japanese Taiko drums and does Hawaiian Kenpō Karate.
Anna Tran
Tiktok Team
Student at Hamilton High School
Anna is currently a senior at Hamilton High School in Arizona. She joined The Wishing Crane Project because she wanted to be more involved in her community, and she enjoys folding cranes for hospice patients Some of her favorite hobbies are baking/cooking, working out, and listening/playing music.
Shazmeera Abbas
Tiktok Team
Student at Lovejoy High School
Shazmeera is currently a junior at Lovejoy High School in Texas. In the future, she hopes to become a Pediatrician. She joined The Wishing Crane Project because she wants to make a positive impact in her community. In her free time, she enjoys baking, reading, and watching Gilmore Girls.
Victoria Xu
Ambassador
Student at Arizona College Prep High School
Victoria is currently a sophomore at Arizona College Prep High School. In the future, she would like to work in the medical field and make a positive contribution to her community. She started a Wishing Crane Project chapter because she wants to spread optimism in healthcare. In addition to managing the ACP chapter of the Wishing Crane Project, Victoria enjoys dancing, painting, and reading