Executive Team
Tyler Sun | Executive Director of Operations
Tyler is a senior at R.E. Mountain Secondary School and is serving as the Executive Director of Vancouver Packages for Hope. During COVID, Tyler was researching the pandemic’s impacts on underprivileged populations—especially in our beautiful British Columbia—and developed a moral propensity to alleviate the economic struggles and food insecurities that were confronting our homeless communities. As a result, he started this initiative with his partner, Max Chen, who shared a similar vision - to provide hope to those who needed it the most through our care packages.
Max Chen | Director of Operations
Max is a senior at Steveston London Secondary School and is proud to serve as the Director of Operations for Vancouver Packages for Hope. Max has always been passionate about giving back to his community and saw the pandemic’s impact on vulnerable, marginalized groups as a call to action. Collaborating with his co-founder, Tyler, Max has been a part of this organization since the beginning, managing the logistics necessary to distribute care packages to those in need, striving to bring hope to the homeless communities in Vancouver. He is dedicated to making a tangible difference and continues to remain committed towards this meaningful cause.
Ruonan Zhao | Director of Development
Ruonan is a senior at R.E. Mountain Secondary school and is serving as the Director of Development for Vancouver Packages of Hope. Witnessing the economic inequalities and lack of access to essential needs of underprivileged communities, Ruonan hopes to contribute to initiatives to create positive changes with other likeminded youth.
Alex Liu | Volunteer Coordinator
Alex is a senior at Steveston-London Secondary School and is honoured to serve as the Volunteer Coordinator for Vancouver Packages for Hope. From an early age, Alex has always given back to his community and helped individuals going through difficult times. Whether through volunteering or offering a helping hand to strangers, he believes that youth are the embodiment of change. Alex hopes to bring together like-minded youth and students from across the Lower Mainland to make a positive difference in the community—helping to make people's toughest times just a little bit easier.
Fiona Xing | Director of Outreach
A senior at Crofton House School, Fiona holds the position of Director of Outreach/Sponsorship for Vancouver Packages for Hope. Fiona’s deep dedication to humanitarian practices drives her to advocate for a more equitable community. Within VPH, she applies her passion for connection, whether it’s reaching out to different organizations or fostering relationships wherever she goes, aiming to alleviate issues like food insecurity among those in lower socioeconomic statuses.
Chiune Honda | Director of Event Coordination
A senior at Steveston-London Secondary School, Chiune serves as the Director of Event Coordination at Vancouver Packages for Hope. At VPH, Chiune foresees planning, managing, and executing different events. From organizing fundraiser locations and package distribution sites to nitpicking volunteers to act accordingly, Chiune actively takes part in the logistical field and spends time on the “front lines” aiding the homeless community. With his efforts to support those less fortunate, Chiune hopes to inspire others in the fight against poverty and help in any way he can.