About us
Youth Creativity Project is a 501(3)(C) youth-led non-profit organization dedicated to bringing youth in healthcare facilities a sense of connection through art activities. We donate art kits and materials youth health care facilities around the DMV, and partner with youth health centers to host art workshops and lessons. YCP has partnered with youth disability, mental health, and long-term care facilities in addition to general children's hospitals. We were established in October 2020 by high school students in the DMV area with a passion for art. Our founders wanted to create a unique way to help others remotely.
Emma Chen
Co-Founder
Emma Chen is a senior at McLean High school with a passion for art and drawing. She joined YCP because she wanted to share her passion for art with others.
Maya Hamandi
Executive Team
Maya Hamandi is a senior at McLean High School. She enjoys reading and playing the violin.
Sophia Belair-Bogdanova
Executive Team
Sophia Belair-Bogdanova is a senior at McLean high school. She enjoys creating art, participating in charity projects, and making a difference in peoples lives through the artistic and creative side of her personality.
Jessica Sun
Outreach Director
Jessica Sun is a junior at McLean High School. She enjoys volleyball and drawing.
Aida Bekele
Team Member
Aida Bekele is a junior at McLean High School who enjoys creative writing.
Ally Chen
Co-Founder
Ally Chen is a senior at McLean High School hoping to influence others through art. She enjoys drawing and reading.
Hannah Huang
Executive Team
Hannah Huang is a senior attending McLean High School. She enjoys playing Volleyball and listening to Giveon!
Maya Pashai
Executive Team
Maya Pashai is a senior at McLean High School. In her free time, she enjoys playing sports, drawing, painting, reading, and playing the violin.
Mia Tran-Luu
Team Member
Mia is a junior at McLean High School. She has a passion for digital art and design, as well as creative writing.
Sarah Hong
Team Member
Sarah is a junior at McLean High School. She has a passion for ballet and computer science.
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