Our Board of Directors
Catherine Liu
Executive Director
Ms. Catherine Liu possesses 20 years of expertise in high-tech project and program management and education program development. She holds an M.S. in Information Systems from Carnegie Mellon University and a B.A. in Business from Renming University in Beijing.
As Executive Director for CompassPoint Mentorship, she is a strong advocate for innovative learning approaches that prepare youth for the future. She has successfully run summer camps that focus on developing skills beyond traditional academics. Her programs aim to grow youth who are committed to making positive changes in their communities. Through CompassPoint Mentorship, she has established several committees engaging youth in areas such as Data Science for Social Justice, Water Conservation, Public Art & Media, History & Culture, Wellness, Youth Policy & Civic Engagement, Environmental Justice, and AI For Good. The organization collaborates closely with Santa Clara County Parks and numerous other non-profit organizations to build impactful projects. These initiatives include environmental and social justice efforts for Alviso, community mural projects, and various other programs designed to empower youth and benefit local communities. Her work demonstrates a commitment to fostering a new generation of leaders equipped to address complex societal challenges through hands-on, community-oriented learning experiences.
Yiju Chen
Development Director
Yiju has been supporting CP Mentorship since 2020, driven by her passion to serve the next generation amidst the challenges and opportunities they face, post-Covid. At Cisco Systems, Yiju served as the lead volunteer/connector for Upwardly Global, a national nonprofit aiding immigrant and refugee professionals in rebuilding their careers in the US. Invited to join UpGlo's San Francisco leadership council, she led the PR/marketing committee and contributed to successful fundraising efforts through galas, auctions, volunteer days, and corporate sponsorships. Deeply committed to her philanthropic efforts, Yiju actively volunteers for nonprofits aligned with her values, including those focused on animal welfare, global young leadership, minority entrepreneurship, at-risk youth employment, and affordable housing. She holds an MBA and a BS in International Business from San Francisco State University.
Rebecca Lin
Rebecca Lin is a notable figure in the medical devices industry, recognized as one of the Top 25 Women Leaders in Medical Devices of 2023. With extensive experience in both corporate and startup environments, Rebecca has significantly contributed to the industry through roles at Johnson & Johnson, CR Bard, and TheraNova. Additionally, she is dedicated to educating the next generation, teaching at UCSF and UC Berkeley, and fostering entrepreneurship as vice president of Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs.
William Yan
William Yan brings over 18 years of leadership experience in AI/ML, with a passion for leveraging technology to create real-world impact. As Senior Director of Machine Learning at Adobe, he has led initiatives across GenAI, machine learning, predictive modeling, and data science. Earlier in his career at FICO, William pioneered advanced predictive analytics in credit scoring, risk modeling, and customer insights. He holds a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering from the University of Virginia, along with a BS and MS in Computer Science from Wuhan University. Deeply committed to education and mentorship, William believes in the transformative power of knowledge, technology, and community support to prepare young people for leadership and positive change.