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Welcome to Acrozzi

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Sarah Chi

Co-founder and CEO

Hi, I am a senior at St. Clement’s School who is passionate about making a positive impact on my community. I’m committed to volunteering and have participated in the Duke of Edinburgh Award since grade 9. I enjoy contributing to my community as a member of the Teen Council at the Toronto Public Library. Some of my hobbies include drawing and painting, and I will be a member of the Young Voices Council in 2026. I also enjoy playing sports like fencing and snowboarding. I am a certified lifeguard and work as a swimming instructor. Through Acrozzi, I’ve organized an arts and crafts program that aims to provide free and accessible art to children with neurodiversity.

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Rachel Chi

Chief Technology Officer

Rachel is a student at Bishop Strachan School with a strong passion for computer science and emerging technologies. Proficient in Python, C++, Java, HTML, and CSS, she has built several independent projects, including a professional website for a small business. As CTO of Acrozzi, she brings both technical expertise and a collaborative spirit to the team. Beyond coding, Rachel is an enthusiastic athlete who plays competitive ice hockey and enjoys boxing and snowboarding. She holds a CASI Level 2 Snowboarding Instructor certificate and loves teaching younger kids on the slopes. She also volunteered for over a year at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab Centre, where she supported children with disabilities through recreational programs. Rachel is a Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award recipient, reflecting her commitment to service, skill development, and resilience.

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Austin Xu

Director of Tutoring

Austin Xu is an accomplished high school student attending the University of Toronto Schools (UTS). He has earned a silver medal in the Canadian Biology Olympiad, a gold medal in the British Biology Olympiad, and the Keva Garg Young Investigator Award, in addition to various other accolades. Austin is actively involved in multiple myeloma and neurodegenerative disease research, and has paper published. He has also previously played for the AAA Markham Waxers hockey team, and has participated in a medical mission trip to West Africa.

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Yiding Guo

Director of Mentoring

Hello, everyone! My name is Yiding and I am a grade 11 attending Havergal. From being philosophy club head to being a great team player on the curling team, I can say with confidence that my leadership abilities does not fall short. I have been part of an orchestra for 7 years which shows my long term commitment towards my hobbies and eagerness. I have also been secontion leader in Cello which further demonstrates my leadership abilities. I dedicate my time volunteering at food banks and education centres to make a change in my community. I am also apart of an organization that provides education to kids of lower socio-economic statuses. My passion for teaching and education is unmatched and I am eager to bring my abilities to Acorzzi.

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Kingsley Bai

Events Coordinator

Hello, I am Kingsley and I am a grade nine student at Crescent School. I am passionate about music, sports, debate, and robotics. I play many instruments such as the piano, violin, and the oboe. I play competitive badminton and ultimate frisbee. I have gone to the vex iq world championships twice and got second and third in my division. I have participated in many fundraising events and concerts. I also participated in lots of volunteer work as well as received a volunteer award from the Parliament of Canada.

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Oliver Liu

Operations Coordinator

Oliver is a Grade 9 student at Upper Canada College with a passion for both academics and community service. His favorite subjects are math and music, and he enjoys giving back through volunteer work — including performing piano at a local nursing home. Outside the classroom, Oliver is a multi-sport athlete who plays soccer, badminton, and table tennis. As Operations Coordinator, he brings energy, organization, and a collaborative spirit to the Acrozzi team.

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Angel Zhao

Director of Volunteering

Hey there! My name is Angel Zhao and I'm a junior at Havergal College. At school, having participated in multiple opportunities, I'm the Astrology club head, a Curling D2 player, First Violinist in the orchestra, a GLLD member, Duke of Ed Bronze, and an exchange ambassador. I’ve gotten my CASI level 1 as I teach at MSLM for my third year, my Equestrian Canada rider level 6. I’m also studying English, French, Mandarin, Arabic, Spanish, Latin, and Abenaki. Additionally, I'm an integral member of my cozy cul-de-sac neighborhood, in which I babysit young kids and help feed and walk pets. I've also been a long time volunteer at Global Medic, where I pack food.

Our Story

Acrozzi began in 2022 with a simple but urgent question: How can we help students find volunteer opportunities that truly matter to them? Sarah Chi and Valerie Qi, the founders of Acrozzi, started as volunteers in the community, where they found their passion for community service. In particular, Sarah spent hours volunteering with children who have cognitive disabilities, like autism and ADHD, and experienced the joy and challenges of working with kids. At the same time, many of her peers wanted to help but didn’t know how or where to start. The problem wasn’t a lack of willingness, it was a lack of connection. So Sarah and Valerie formed a small team of students to create Acrozzi: a platform designed to connect with youth and the community through meaningful projects and engagement opportunities. What began as a way to share volunteer experiences has grown into a movement that includes tutoring, art programs, musical performances, and advocacy work across Toronto. Today, Acrozzi continues to grow, but our purpose remains the same: to ensure that every young person can find their voice through service, and every community can feel its value.