Overview

Youth development is a major focus of ACAN. We have hundreds of youth and mentors who participate, initiate and lead various projects to advance ACAN’s mission. 

The youth committee consists of many mentors who are typically parents and adult volunteers. We provide guidance and mentoring youth in doing their projects.

Contact the committee at youth@acantx.org for questions or suggestions.

Committee Chair

Ed Wu (吴海军)

Ed is committed to youth development. He currently engages with a diverse group of international students from China and Chinese American students, fostering their growth through his entrepreneurial ventures and his contributions to various non-profit organizations.

With a robust career spanning more than two decades, Ed has held multiple management roles at renowned corporations such as Dell and Procter & Gamble. He is an alumnus of Peking University, holding a Bachelor of Arts, and the University of Michigan, where he earned his Master of Business Administration.

An avid adventurer, Ed thrives on uniting individuals from disparate cultures. His leadership skills were honed as the captain of the prestigious Peking University Mountaineering Team, and he boasts a distinguished mountaineering record, having ascended Mt. Muztagata (24,700 feet in 1993). Residing in Austin, Texas, he enjoys life with his family and their beloved dog.

Ed’s motto is Do Hard Things. Connect with him on various social media platforms:

https://www.facebook.com/edwu2005
https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwu2005/ 
WeChat: Bonafidewu1

Please contact: youth@acantx.org

Projects

For a list of past and current projects, please visit