OUR TEAM

EduBud International exists because of the dedication of our incredible team, leadership, and volunteers. Together, we are united by a shared mission: to dismantle educational disparities and create a more equitable opportunity for everyone to reach their full potential.

EDUBUD NATIONAL DIRECTORS

Founder/Chair

  • Clara Lim founded EduBud International Inc. in 2022, beginning with the simple idea of providing Zoom tutoring for children in the Hopkins Pediatric Oncology during the pandemic. Over three years, she has grown EduBud into a multi-chapter nonprofit supporting mentorship and educational equity.

    Clara holds a B.A. in Public Health Studies and Spanish from Johns Hopkins University, is a 2024–2025 Fulbright Scholar, and received acceptance into into the Harvard T.H. School of Public Health’s MPH program. In the near future, she plans to attend Law School to expand her work in health, education policy, and nonprofit leadership.

Vice President

  • Anna Ye was one of the founding members of EduBud International, helping shape its early vision and impact. She graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a B.A. in International Studies and Economics and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance (MIEF) at Johns Hopkins SAIS.

    Her career passions lie at the intersection of global development, economic policy, and social impact, with a focus on advancing equitable opportunities through financial empowerment. As Vice President, she continues to support the organization with her expertise in strategy and program development. She aspires to build a career that combines policy analysis and economic innovation to address some of the world’s most pressing inequalities.

National Director

  • Jess Ji is one of the founding members of EduBud International, where she played a pivotal role in expanding the organization. She was the first to establish EduBud chapters in West coast high schools, a milestone that earned her the title of National Director.

    With an extensive background in biomedical engineering research, Jess currently works as a Research Assistant at Stanford University, where she studies neural engineering and brain-computer interface technologies to improve treatments for neurological disorders.

    Looking ahead, Jess plans to attend medical school and continue pursuing her passion for combining research, clinical practice, and community impact.

COMMUNITY CENTER

Executive Director

  • Clara Lim is the Executive Director of the EduBud Community Center. Her vision for the Community Center started during her Fulbright in Spain, where Clara researched health policies while working at an under-resourced high school. Students with special needs were often left without the individualized attention they deserved, creating environments where learning was nearly impossible. What struck her most was the lack of resources once these students left school. At around age 22, structured support ends, leaving many facing decades of isolation just as life should be beginning. This experience inspired Clara to launch EduBud’s special needs program. While her work began with younger students, she became committed to supporting adults with special needs, an overlooked population that deserves continued opportunities to learn, grow, and lead meaningful lives.

Program Director

  • Sharon Yang is the Program Director of EduBud Community Center, bringing over 10 years of experience in education across both public schools and private institutions. She is passionate about creating inclusive spaces where learners of all abilities can grow in confidence, creativity, and life skills. With a strong background in curriculum design and individualized instruction, Sharon integrates academics, arts, sports, and social-emotional learning into well-rounded programs. Through EduBud, she is committed to empowering students and fostering meaningful connections with families and the community.

Operations Director

YOUTH PROGRAM

  • JESS JI

    NATIONAL DIRECTOR

  • CLARA LIM

    SOUTHEAST REGIONAL DIRECTOR

  • AMBER LEI

    NORTHEAST REGIONAL DIRECTOR

  • PRIYANKA CHATTERGEE

    MIDWEST REGIONAL DIRECTOR

  • HANNAH PAPOI

    WEST COAST REGIONAL DIRECTOR

REGIONAL STUDENT LEADERS

  • SALLY CHUNG

    CALIFORNIA STATE PRESIDENT

  • EUNSEO (EUNICE) KWON

    CALIFORNIA VICE PRESIDENT OF CHAPTER RELATIONS & PROGRAMS

  • MAY ZHAO

    CALIFORNIA VICE PRESIDENT OF OUTREACH & COMMUNICATIONS