Meet the Founders
Angela Yao
Angela Yao is a sophomore student with a strong passion for dance and art. She began her dance journey at 6. Currently, she is a dance teacher at American Dance Institute and the leader of the dance group in 8loom. She strongly believes that art is the universal language that connects everyone and admires the power dance brings to expressing oneself. She wants to expand this experience to marginalized communities that aren't the center of the community's focus, making them feel loved and appreciated. Outside of her work with Artventory, she enjoys playing Guzheng, going on hikes, dancing, and exploring nature.
Lingying Shi
Lingying is a sophomore with a background in painting and has noticed the surplus of lightly used or unused art supplies from the various art studios she's been at. She believes that creativity should be accessible to everyone. Growing up in the greater Seattle area, she’s always loved exploring how art connects people and communities. Outside of her work with Artventory, she enjoys snowboarding, painting, and discovering local cafés with her friends.
Meet Our Team Leads
Avika Ranjan is a sophomore in high school. She has had a former background in dancing competitively for four years, and loves art. Discovering art as a hobby during Covid made it a fantastic hobby for her, and something she still continues to do. Her goal is to help the under resourced and make the world a better place, along with being a voice for those who cannot speak. And aside from Artventory, she does taekwondo, track, and plays piano.
Linda Zhu is a freshman in high school with a background in dance and various types of art, currently working in StudioSFineArts and CoffeeDance. She has a deep passion for artistic and creative expression and is driven to use art as a way to serve and support communities. She believes art is empowering, and she’s motivated to share that to communities and to people who do not have access to those resources. Outside of her work with Artventory, she spends her time playing guitar, ice skating, and listening to her favorite music artists.
Kayla Li is currently a sophomore in high school who’s grown up immersed in both dance and art, learning from various studios in the greater Seattle area. Creative expression has always been a huge part of her life, shaping how she connects and views the world. Through Artventory, she wishes to give back to the arts community in which she grew up in, ensuring everyone has the same opportunities. Outside of her work with Artventory, she enjoys volleyball, golf, and traveling.
