PLAY ART

Co-President

Vanessa Huang

As an 11th grader at Amador Valley High School, Vanessa serves as the co-leader of the "Painting Memories" project. Art has been her lifelong anchor—she has dedicated seven years to studio art and earned a perfect 5 on the AP Drawing exam. Believing that art can unite people and bring joy to daily life, Vanessa initiated art outreach programs at senior living communities. Alongside other volunteers, she guides seniors in drawing, hoping to share her love for creativity while building a warmer, more connected community.

Co-President

Caroline Hou

Caroline Hou is a junior at Amador Valley High School. She has been interested in art since she was young and has been more serious about art creation in the last five years. One of her pieces received a Silver Key in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards in 2025. She designed her high school’s planner cover for the 2026-2027 school year, and has helped with mural paintings for public spaces in schools and restaurants. She is also interested in filmmaking and recently attended a pre-college filmmaking program at Columbia University in the summer of 2026. She is the podcast editor for Journalism in her high school. In her school’s film club, she and her fellow club members are currently working on a horror comedy film.Through PLAY Leadership, she is leading a Holiday Card-making project. Some of her other interests include creative writing, dancing, acting, and cosplaying.

Vice President

Leah Lui

Leah Lui is a junior at Monte Vista High School, where she enjoys Speech and Debate and art. At PLAY, she co-leads Painting Memories project, a group aimed at teaching and exploring the artistic capabilities of senior citizens with dementia.

Director of Art Outreach

Zoe Zhao

Zoe is an 8th grader at Diablo Vista Middle School. She has been a member of PLAY since 2020, participating in volunteer events such as music performances, garage sales, EcoEarth, gardening,  and more. She is also the co-founder of PLAY Soccer and project leader of PLAY Art. In her free time she enjoys playing piano, clarinet, and doing arts and crafts. She looks forward to being a part of PLAY to learn how to help people in various ways.

Director of Art Outreach

Chloe Yi

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Chloe Yi is an 8th grader at Diablo Vista Middle School and has been involved with PLAY for six years. She has participated in senior music performances, EcoEarth projects, weekly online English tutoring, and many other volunteer activities. As a PLAY Art & Crafts Project Leader, she designs and leads art activities for younger students, helping them develop creativity and confidence while giving back to the community. Outside of PLAY, Chloe likes reading and learning about science and technology. She also enjoys soccer, piano, flute, and saxophone. 

Director of Art Outreach

Eva He

Eva He is a freshman at Monte Vista High School. She has been drawing and taking art lessons since she was 4 years old. She has always loved art and drawing and enjoys being creative and trying new things. Art is something she is very passionate about, and she hopes to continue improving her skills. She is excited to share her love for art with other students and be part of PLAY.