Alumni Members

HI! my name is Alyssa Kuang, the president of Non-Toxic San Diego. I’m a senior at Torrey Pines High School. Since I was little, I have been interested in sustainability and environmental advocacy in the community. Our mission to promote a pesticide-free San Diego through organic and cost effective alternatives is directly aligned with these interests. As one of the co-founders of this club, I am proud to see that the city and county have enacted change based on our past research efforts.

My name is Kevin Zhuo, and I am a co-Vice President of Non-Toxic San Diego. I am currently attending Torrey Pines High School at San Diego. I enjoy swimming, writing, and I also love nature. Joining non-toxic San Diego has empowered me to do research and spread awareness of the effects pesticides bring to water, especially in places where many people go to swim. I hope to continue our mission to make the community a healthier place for everyone.

Hello! My name is Ziqin(Sophie) Zeng, and I am the vice president of Non-Toxic San Diego. I’m a senior at Westview High School. I enjoy nearly everything related to visual art, especially drawing, painting, photography and ceramics. I'm passionate about environment protection as well, and that’s why I joined Non-Toxic San Diego. Through this club, I wish to raise awareness on the harm of pesticides on our community and keep San Diego pesticide-free.

Hi! My name is Sophia Ai, and I'm a sophomore currently attending Torrey Pines High School. I love to read, write, and do anything that involves creativity. I've lived here my whole life, so this city holds a special place in my heart. I joined Non-Toxic San Diego so that I could help improve our neighborhoods. The health and safety of other residents like me is something I'm very passionate about as I believe in a community where we can all live without having to worry about the harmful effects of pesticides.

Hello, I am Bryce Tim, a sophomore at La Jolla High School. I enjoy swimming for my high school team and I am certified in keelboat sailing. I have always been an advocate for environmental protection since I was a little kid. Being a Non-Toxic member allows me to work with others who share my passion. I believe we will be able to spread a positive message to maintain the beauty of our surroundings; San Diego is and always will be my home.

Hello! My name is Jason Hu and I am a rising junior at Westview High School. I enjoy watching sports, playing tennis, and playing the clarinet. Although I was born in Chicago, I have developed a love for Southern California’s natural landscape and environment. Through Non-Toxic San Diego I hope to raise awareness on the consequences of using pesticides and strive to keep our community clean.

Hi, my name is Grace He and I currently attend Westview High School in San Diego. I love to travel and learn about the cultures of different places and peoples. I have also always been passionate about protecting the environment and I want to be able to make a difference in the place I live by making the community at least a little better.

Hey there, my name is Travis and I'm a senior at La Jolla High. I enjoy reading, hiking, and playing the violin. Spending time outdoors reminds me of how fortunate we are to still have little parts of nature still in San Diego. With the use of toxic chemicals, we not only endanger our environment but also ourselves, and this simply can't be. Non-Toxic San Diego's mission of keeping our communities pesticide-free is one that I resonate with.

Hi, my name is Sunny Xiao and I’m a rising senior at Canyon Crest Academy. I enjoy playing piano and reading, and am involved with numerous clubs encouraging educational equality. I joined Non-Toxic San Diego because I believe an organic environment with pesticide-free grasses safe for children to play on is important for a clean future.

Hi, I'm a senior at Del Norte. I like Non-Toxic San Diego because I get to help out our environment and our community. We have the ability to make a difference by educating people and helping in beach cleanups.

 Hello, my name is Joshua Tang and I am a freshman at Scripps Ranch High School at San Diego. Some of my favorite hobbies include drawing and badminton. My love for drawing and design has followed me since my early childhood. I lie to use badminton as a child, but picked it back up recently and it has developed into an enjoyable hobby. As a member of NTSD, I hope to raise awareness and hopefully make San Diego’s parks a little less toxic.

Hi! My name is Flora Yuan, and I am a junior attending Del Norte High School. I enjoy singing, writing, running, and traveling. I also care a lot about the environment, including the harmful effects of pesticides on our communities. I hope to provide awareness on the detrimental effects of pesticides, as well as encourage many local communities to go pesticide-free.

Hello there. I'm Austin Yang, a senior at La Jolla Country Day School. I'm an avid water polo player who has probably swam more miles than I've run. I play the alto saxophone in my school's band and also perform solos every now and then at community service events. Recently, I've started to enjoy swimming more and have put more effort into improving my 100 yard backstroke time. I started Non-Toxic San Diego to protect the children of San Diego from toxic pesticides in the community parks.

Hi, my name is Sherry Tao. I am a senior at Mt. Carmel High School. I have been a part of this organization since the beginning and been attended two meetings with San Diego council members at city hall. My main goal for the non-toxic movement is to spread awareness to people about the dangers of chemical pesticides. Outside of Non-Toxic, I am in Crafts for Care, robotics, Amateur Radio, Chemistry Club, Catalyst Club, Girl Up, and Computer Science Club. I have also volunteered in Nepal and Hunan China.

Hi, my name is Lynne Xu. I am a senior at Torrey Pines High School in San Diego. I also play golf, flute, and am interested in science. I believe that keeping our community safe, healthy, and organic is very important which is why I strive to create a non-toxic San Diego.

Yuanshou (King) Chang is a senior at San Diego Jewish Academy. He joined Non Toxic San Diego to help prevent the toxification and pollution of the environment. He hopes to find out ways to keep our environment clean and to spread more awareness on this urgent issue.