Executive Team

Our executive leadership reflects WYWA’s standard of excellence, integrity, and purpose, powered by a dedicated youth team working behind the scenes to bring every program to life.

Founder & Executive Director

Genevieve Tran

Founder, Executive Director & Lowell Chapter Lead

Born and raised in San Francisco, Genevieve is a proud first-generation Filipino, Chinese, and Vietnamese American. Coming from a low-income immigrant household, she witnessed firsthand the strength and resilience of the women in her life—especially her mother, who persevered through adversity with unwavering determination. These experiences deeply shaped Genevieve’s values and ignited her lifelong dedication to advocacy.

Growing up in a male-dominated sport, she found her voice through writing and used it to uplift and empower women in underrepresented spaces. In 2024, she founded the Women's Youth Writing Association (WYWA) to create a platform for young female voices and to champion equity in creative spaces. As a sophomore, Genevieve is pursuing her studies at Lowell High School. In her free time, she enjoys reading novels or working on one of her many ambitious writing projects, continuing her mission to empower female minorities in underserved communities.

Lucille Dea

Co-Executive Director

Priscilla Lam

Co-Executive Director

Mia Vu

Co-Executive Director

Celeste Deseo

Fundraising Relations Manager

Lauren Yu

Executive Administrator & SI Chapter Lead

Samantha Louie

Activities Coordinator

Nhalan Vo

Public Relations Officer

Sophia Madrid

Communications Strategist

Joanne Ma

Chief Financial Officer

Paloma Selignan

Urban Chapter Lead

Sophia L’Don

Ink and Identity Editor-in-Chief

Kaia Burris

Riordan Chapter Lead