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The core team

"Individuals can and do make a difference, but it takes a team to really mess things up."

Cofounders

Our passionate and open-minded cofounders are eager to help you grow and find success through Statice.

Derek Chen

Chief Executive Officer

Derek is a youth leader from the USA aspiring to become a global health physician. Outside of Statice, he is an A.B. Duke Scholar at Duke University, organizing committee member at the International Youth Conference, a delegate to the AFS Youth Assembly, and a UN Civil Society Representative.

Michael Ren

Chief Operating and Technology Officer

Michael Ren is an undergraduate at Stanford University and a founding member of Statice. Being involved with computers since young, he took on the task of creating a website for Statice from scratch. Michael enjoys playing soccer and running.

Edward Ye

Chief Financial Officer

Edward is a current student at Cornell University pursuing a career in business/entrepreneurship, and is currently involved in multiple business programs. He loves chess and lacrosse.

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Dedicated leaders of Statice

Statice is a product of us, our officers, and you.

Executive Officers

These capable students were chosen for their ability to lead each aspect of Statice at the international level.

Joelle Lee

Chief Administrative Officer

Joelle is currently a student at Cornell University. She loves to read classics and hopes to become a pediatric oncologist one day to play her part in eradicating childhood cancer.

Kali Ye

Leadership Program Codirector

Kali is an undergraduate at Muhlenberg College. She hopes to pursue a career in the medical field. In addition to her interest in medicine, she enjoys painting, drawing, and playing the violin and piano. Kali helps oversee and run research operations in Statice.

300+

Officers and leaders

3.4k+

Worldwide members

The sun never sets on Statice

With 3,400+ student members from around the globe, we make things happen regardless of where you are.

We're proud to have so many students all over the world, all working together to raise awareness and improve the health awareness within our population.

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