Meet our organization's executive leadership team
Jacob Xu
Co-President
Jacob Xu is a student who has been passionate about the arts—especially painting—since first grade. His work has been exhibited throughout his home state of Virginia, including at Washington Dulles International Airport and Charlottesville. Having spent much of his early childhood in SACC, he carries a lasting appreciation for creative spaces that nurture growth and imagination. Today, he hopes to channel the vivid colors and expressive energy of his paintings into a broader mission: combining his love for art and the world to inspire young minds, foster creativity, and make a lasting impact on the next generation.
Angela Luo
Co-President
Angela Luo has loved art since taking her first lesson at the age of three. She finds it relaxing and enjoys using it as an outlet to express herself. Over time, her experiences with art have shaped her belief that it can inspire empathy and curiosity in students, seeing it as a way to connect with others. She hopes to share these experiences with her community, using creativity to uplift others. Because of this, she aspires to use art to create positive change on a larger scale, believing that every child deserves accessibility to creativity and the opportunity to feel valued and inspired.
Aemanda Brouck Desalegn
Vice President
Aemanda is a student based in McLean, VA who loves volunteering because it allows her to give back and support people who may need help, connecting to her community. Being from Ethiopia has shaped her perspective. She comes from a culture that values community, generosity, and supporting one another. She's passionate about volunteering because she wants to have the ability to use what she's learned to make a difference, even in small ways.
Joseph "Joey" Frisk
Director of Fundraising
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Sanique Chin
Fundraising Lead
Sanique is a student who values expression through art. "I come from Jamaica a country that values creativity through colorful murals and poetry. Growing up around this creativity has influenced me in many ways." She enjoys working with ceramics and has created pieces that reflect culture and creativity. She also loves volunteering, especially when helping others express their artistic talent.
Katherine Lau
Fundraising Lead
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Defne Cezooglu
Curriculum and Development Lead
Defne is a student born and raised in Turkey. She started doing arts and crafts around the age of 8 where she enrolled in an art course. Since then, she has been actively doing art. Her main inspiration for art comes from pieces of media she enjoys, such as music, comic books, and series. "Art played a role on who I am, thus now I aspire to help kids develop their artistic side."
Check out our featured volunteers!
Meet some of the incredible volunteers who power Craft Action. Our featured volunteers represent chapters from across the world, each bringing their own creativity, leadership, and commitment to making a difference. We’re proud to celebrate their impact and the communities they serve.
Daniel Pippin
Lead Volunteer - McLean, VA
An aspiring teacher, Daniel has already dedicated his life into fostering the next generation of youth, whether that through engaging enthusiasm or efficacious guidance. During afterschool programs and workshops, parents of children with social and mobility issues often praise his personality and his ability to consistently give everyone around him a smile.
Raya Al-Chaderchi
Lead Volunteer - McLean, VA
Raya is a student based in McLean, VA. She is passionate about expressing herself through art. She is from Iraq and grew up surrounded by rich cultural art styles, from music to painting to literature. "Being exposed to different artistic traditions inspires me to explore many forms of creativity." She enjoys volunteering in her free time and learning from others through those experiences.
Craft Action Foundation
Craft Action is formally registered as Craft Action Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization based in Virginia, USA
Federal Tax ID (EIN): 39-5132669
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