About Us

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​​Teens Against E-waste (TAE) is a student-run, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that aims to raise public awareness of the pressing issue of e-waste, take action towards a greener planet, and engage teenage leaders due to our strong belief in youth activism.

​TAE was founded by high school freshman Joshua Lou in spring 2021 in Cypress, California, and expanded into Canada in September of the same year.  To make a greater impact, we launched the international One Million Batteries campaign in November 2021, and the WEEEcycle  campaign in July 2022. Taking a step further, we started TAE's latest and greatest campaign called PEARL in November 2023. 

So far, TAE has expanded to over 63 branches in six countries. For more information please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel.

TAE Leadership Structure


TAE is structured around one international executive team, four international committees, and many local branch leadership teams. 
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The international leadership team includes President, Vice President of Operations & Technology, and Vice President of Communications & Outreach.

​​The four international committees are Operations, Communications, Outreach, and Technology. Their leadership positions include Directors and Assistant Directors. 

Leaders shall serve for a one-year term. New leadership positions will open in May for the following summer and new school year. 

The local branch leadership positions may include President, Vice President, Secretary, and other positions as needed. The founding of new branches must be approved by the international executive team. Once founded, ​local branches may join TAE's international campaigns and also decide upon their own projects. Local branches shall receive support and resources from TAE and other branches. 

2024 - 2025 TAE International Leadership Team

Katelyn Gan
President and Founding Member​
​Irvine, California, USA
Jacqueline Zhou
Sophie Saibi
Vice President of
​Operations & Technology​
Irvine, California, USA
Vice President of
Communications & Outreach
Palo Alto, California, USA

2024 - 2025 TAE Committee Team

Committee of Operations
  • Alen Z. — Director of Operations, Irvine, USA
  • Andy Y. — Assistant Director of Operations, Irvine, USA

Committee of Communications
  • Bryan H. — Director of Communications, San Diego, USA

Committee of Outreach
  • Suren S. — Director of Outreach, Fullerton, USA

Committee of Technology
  • Bena F. — ​Director of Technology, La Palma, USA​
  • Allen T. — ​Assistant Director of Technology, Irvine, USA