About Us


​​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 spread to 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. 

So far, TAE has expanded to over 50 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 of the Advisory Board and Co-Presidents of the Executive Board.

​​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. 

TAE International Leadership Team

Joshua Lou

Founder & President
​Advisory Board
​Cypress, California, USA

Amelia Halverson

Co-President
​Executive Board
​Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Katelyn Gan

Co-President
​Executive Board
Irvine, California, USA

TAE Committee Leadership Team

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

Committee of Communications
  • Bryan H. — Assistant Director of Communications, San Diego, USA
  • Timothy B. — Assistant Director of Communications, Yorba Linda, USA

Committee of Outreach
  • Sophie S. — Assistant Director of Outreach, Palo Alto, USA
  • Suren S. — Assistant Director of Outreach, Fullerton, USA

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