- Youyu Zhu
- Chairman of World Human Accountability Organization
- South South Cooperation Office Instructor
- International Strategic Development Expert
- Chairman of XD Group
Mr. Zhu Yuyu was born in Sichuan, China. PhD in Economics from Harvard University, President of the World Human Responsibility Organization (WHAO), Director of the United Nations Office for South South Cooperation, International Strategic Development Expert, Chairman of China Xidian Group (Hong Kong, United States, Canada), philanthropist, and social activist. Xidian Group's global business scope involves banking, finance, investment, securities, telecommunications, communication, technology, Internet of Things, trade, e-commerce, culture, tourism, aviation, cruise ships, mining, energy, biology, pharmaceuticals and other industries. In 2016, he founded the World Human Accountability Organization and put forward the advocacy of “Promoting education for humanityand resolving crisis for all”, which has aroused great attention from the United Nations and strong reactions from the society. His advocacy plays a vital role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda. Taking responsibility and benefiting mankind is the goal of the World Human Accountability Organization!
- Frederick Newcomb
- Honorary Chairman of WHAO
- Senior Advisor of WHAO
Mr. Newcomb isthe owner and president of Newcomb & Company, which is a broker/dealer and member firm of the NASD/FINRA that specializes in financial services institutional and mutual fund building, development and sales, investment banking, wholesale syndications and the development of investment pools for large financial institutions and international government agencies.Previously, he was President of AIM Financial Services, a provider of software, systems, data processing and mutual fund transfer agency services to the financial services industry. Prior to AIM, Mr. Newcomb was Vice President of the Putnam Daily Dividend Trust and Senior Vice President and Director of Marketing for Putnam and Eberstadt, working in the areas of load mutual fund distribution through broker/dealers, the introduction to no load institutional and retirement markets and the creation of the bank market for the Putnam Funds, which today is one half of Putnam’s assets. Prior to Putnam, he was Director of Marketing for the Scudder Funds for 11 years. Mr. Newcomb has been WHAO's Honorary Chairman and Senior Advisor since 2019, he helps to promote the organization and offers advises to WHAO's strategic development and financial plan.
- Dr. Husna Ahmad
- Strategic Advisor
Dr. Ahmad is the CEO of Global One 2015. With a PhD in Environmental Law from the School of Oriental and African Studies, London University, Dr. Ahmad is the former Group CEO of Faith Regen Foundation which is a multi-faith UK charity. She is currently a Board member of BOND, Faith In Water, and Palmers Green Mosque (the MCEC). She is a member of the UN Task Force Faith based Advisory Council. She sits on the international advisory board of the Commonwealth Initiative for Freedom of Religion and Belief (CiFORB). Dr Ahmad sits on the Steering Committee of The World Bank’s Moral Imperative Initiative. She is an author and thought leader who has presented many papers internationally focusing particularly on faith and the environment. She is the Secretary General of the World Muslim Leadership Forum and Coordinator for the Alliance of NGOs and CSOs for South-South Cooperation. Since 2019, Dr. Ahmad is the Strategic Advisor of WHAO, contributing to WHAO's strategic plan, organizational structure, and development.
- Bina Wang
- Chief Executive Director of WHAO
- Chief Executive Director of XD Group U.S
Bina Wang is the Chief Operating Officer of WHAO. Her responsibilities include coordinating between internal and external contacts, assisting the Board of Directors with planning events and activities, and overseeing the general operations of the organization. Bina previously worked for a major U.S telecommunications company and a technology startup, which helped her gain experience in product development, project management, and business development. Having been born in China and lived in the U.S, Bina has an appreciation for all cultures and backgrounds, and wants to share that with others. Her professional experience, combined with her passion for helping others, make her an effective liaison to execute the WHAO's mission.
- Julia Gooding
- Consultant of WHAO
Julia Gooding earned her Bachelor Degree from Brown University and Master Degree in Harvard University of Education, she also received an Ed.M. in International Education Policy in 2012. Julia has 8 years of NGO experiences, she worked at a Manhattan-based China labor rights NGO. She consulted with American schools on international admissions and partnership programs, and worked in admissions and ran an international student program at an American boarding school. She has been WHAO's consultant since 2017.
- Qihan (Sara) Dong
- Project Manager of WHAO
- Graphic Designer of WHAO
Qihan Dong earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Fashion Design from Parsons The New School of Design in 2018, with 4 years of Scholarship and Dean’s Honor List. Qihan believes the fashion industry is the most political industry among all. Therefore, she spent 4 years with focused studies of environmental sustainability, systems of society, and social justice through the lenses of design. Qihan was offered to join WHAO since Feburary 2018 as Graphic Designer, she designs and produces both 2D and 3D outcomes for WHAO to deliver its mission and concept effectively, developing visual communication tools, such as website, publicity, fundraising systems, and various outreach initiatives based on different projects of WHAO. Qihan was soon promoted to Project Manager in September 2018, she contributes to the organization with her creativity, knowledge, leadership skills, environmental and social awarenesses.
- Jonathon Cummings
- Partnership Manager
Jonathon Cummings earned his B.A in Culture and Communication Studies and a minor in International Politics from Ithaca College, during his study, he served as the Co-President of the Class of 2015. In 2016, Jonathon pursued his Masters in Public Administration at the Cornell Institute for Public Affairs (CIPA) with a concentration in Government, Politics and Policy studies. During CIPA, Jonathon was elected the President of the Cornell Public Affairs Society while working as the Diplomatic Engagement Associate with the International Young Leaders Assembly (IYLA). Jonathon now serves as the Partnership Manager for WHAO, interfaces with various partners on behalf of WHAO, represents the organization at meetings, develops relationships with international and domestic actors and develops strategic plans regarding development projects from WHAO.
- Jake Sheets
- Marketing Director
Jake Sheets works closely with WHAO to achieve the organization’s missions and sustainable development goals. Jake overseas development and implementation of brand strategy; develops the marketing strategy for new and existing projects and oversees implementation of the Marketing strategy, including campaigns, events, digital marketing and PR. Jake's experience at Quant Hedge fund in New York City and Westfield Research helps bring an analytical approach to market research and analyst. Jake was a former division 1 Scholarship Student Athlete and Academic All-Conference and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Stony Brook University.