Meet the Founders

Founded with a passion for mentorship and education, OCSF was created to help students reach their full potential.

Founders

  • Michael is a Class of 2025 graduate from Yale University, where he was a member of the Division I fencing team and served as a squad captain. Deeply committed to giving back to his hometown of Orange County, Michael co-founded the Orange County Scholars Foundation to help students overcome barriers to educational opportunities and achieve their full potential.

Founders

  • Brianna is a senior at Foothill High School and co-founder of the Orange County Scholars Foundation. She is the President of Foothill High School’s Chapter of California Scholarship Federation (CSF) and Vice President of National Honors Society (NHS). Brianna also serves as a student ambassador and Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA) advocate for Smile Train, the world’s largest nonprofit organization for cleft care. As Editor-in-Chief of the Foothill High School newspaper, she leads the journalism class and runs OC Kids Write, a K-8 program introducing young students to journalism and newspaper writing. Passionate about bridging educational gaps, Brianna dedicates her time to helping peers and local students explore their potential and achieve their goals. 

Meet Our Team

High School Volunteers and College Mentors

Coding Student Leaders

  • Beckman HIgh School, Senior

    Leads free coding workshops for K-8 students, introducing them to foundational programming concepts and fostering an early interest in technology.

Coding Student Leaders

  • Irvine High School, Junior

    Leads free coding workshops for K-8 students, introducing them to foundational programming concepts and fostering an early interest in technology.

Journalism Leader  

  • Foothill High School, Senior

    Guides K-8 students in journalism and creative writing, helping them develop storytelling skills and publish their work.

Creative Writing Leader

  • Orange County School of the Arts, Sophomore

    Organizes creative writing workshops for young students, encouraging self-expression and creativity through storytelling and poetry.

College Admissions Team Leader  

  • Yale University ‘25

    Provides one-on-one mentorship to high school students, helping them navigate the college admissions process, including essays, applications, and career planning.