Meet the Team!
Board Members
Director of Peer 1 on 1
Zhan Qi is the head and founder of the Peer1on1 program. She is a mother of two autistic children, and understands the difficulties of being such a parent. As a result, she created this program not only to help her two autistic sons but to educate teens about autism and to help other autistic families as well.
Zhanqi Cheng
CFO
Grace Maeshiro works at a logistics company as the director of North America client solution. Currently, she is taking her MBA class in Cal State. She is making plans for marketing of our organization, for further development including a speech enhancement program, community awareness projects, and long term sponsorship and support families affected by autism. Her duty is marketing /fundraising /book keeper
Grace Maeshiro
Advisory Board Member
Gail Singer-Chang has a son with autism. She has been a medical educator for 20 years and founded FACE: Faculty for Autism Collaboration & Education, whose mission is to promote education and inter-professional perspectives about autism to improve quality of life. She is an autism awareness advocate.
Gail Singer-Chang, Psy. D., MS, MA
Advisory Board Member
Brandon Q. Tran represents banks and financial institutions, and other corporations, large and small, in business litigation matters in both state and federal courts. He has wide-ranging experience in general business and commercial litigation matters, including lender liability, misappropriation of trade secrets, fraud, unfair competition, breaches of contract, mechanic's liens, stop notices, receiverships, and class actions. He also has experience in real estate litigation, representing design builders and design professionals. In addition to other facets of the litigation process, Mr. Tran advises his clients on alternative dispute resolution options that are available in both state and federal court, such as mediation and arbitration.
Brandon Q. Tran
Board of Directors
President
I am currently a senior at Arcadia High School and I'm honored to serving as the President of Peer1on1. Being a part of this organization has been a truly rewarding experience. I am so grateful to have found such a important cause. Over the past years, I have had the chance to work closely with neurodiverse children, providing one-on-one support and organizing weekly events to bring a sense of community and belonging to neurodivergent kids. Seeing the growth and joy in each child has been incredibly fulfilling, and it is an honor to help improve their lives and accompanying them. My journey with Peer 1 on 1 has deepened my understanding of the challenges faced by these incredible kids and has motivated me to continue advocating for inclusivity and acceptance in every aspect of my life.
Emma Ma
Vice President
As a junior at Temple City High School, I am honored to contribute to Peer 1 on 1, where I am dedicated to positively impacting the lives of neurodiverse children. Over the past three years, I have taken on various roles, leading events, planning activities, and providing one-on-one support in reading comprehension, vocabulary, competitions, and drawing. My goal is to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where each child feels respected and encouraged to express themselves. Seeing the progress of the children I’ve worked with has brought me a profound sense of satisfaction and strengthened my commitment to Peer 1 on 1. I look forward to continuing this journey, fostering an atmosphere where every child can flourish and feel accepted
Claire Jiang
Public Relationship Director
Hi! I'm Yufei Xiao, and I'm currently a sophomore at Diamond Bar High School. I'm 16 years old and enjoy playing my saxophone. I have represented the Marching Band at school in competitions for the past two years. I also have a dog named Teddy, who's a 1-year-old puppy. I am also one of the volunteer team leaders at an animal protection association. I am delighted to contribute my promotion and services to the community. I have participated in numerous volunteer activities to assist children with autism and their families. I am passionate about caring for this community and will continue to provide updated platforms and services for them. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask, and I'll do my best to answer them. I hope that everyone here is motivated and involved in our program as much as possible!
Yufei Xiao
Secretary
I am currently a Junior at the Webb School of California. I am extremely grateful to be able to volunteer at Peer1on1. During my time serving with Peer1on1, I have been able to work with many different neurodivergent children helping them through games, crafts, and more. I have also worked with neurodivergent children one-on-one, accompanying them in activities such as swimming, hiking, and reading. Serving at Peer1on1 has helped me grow a lot personally, and has changed my perspective on the neurodivergent community. In the coming year, I hope to continue my service at Peer1on1, helping to foster and develop a community where everyone can express and grow themselves.
Eric Gu
Treasure
I am a current junior at Whitney High School and I am extremely grateful to be serving as the next Peer 1 on 1 Treasurer! I am so thankful to be able to say that I have a hand in helping to shape such an impactful organization, that brings countless smiles to peoples’ faces. With every event held, I notice so much growth and happiness in the neurodivergent children and I am dedicated to keeping this positive cycle going. Seeing the positive influence on neurodivergent children resonates with me deeply, as I believe that everyone deserves a chance to live their life to the fullest. My experience with Peer 1 on 1 has taught me so many invaluable lessons that I will forever keep with me, and I hope to share this knowledge and joy with our community!