Status: Active
On June 13, 2024, four high school students from three different high schools in the greater Tulsa area established the 156th AYLUS branch in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They are Kevin Chen (Founder), Kaiting Hsu (Co-founder), Kaylin Chen (Co-founder) and Daniel Hsieh (Co-founder), Congratulations to them for founding the Greater Tulsa Branch! Great job!
2024-2025 leadership team:
President: Kevin Chen, Vice Pricident: Kaiting Hsu, Treasurer: Kaylin Chen; Secretary: Daniel Hsieh
Event Leaders: Andrew Li and Amanda Weng
2025-2026 leadership team:
Kevin Chen, Kaiting Hsu, Kaylin Chen , Neddy Cai
Executive Board
| Position | Name | Contact |
| President and founder | Kevin Chen | tulsa.aylus@gmail.com |
| Vice President and co-founder | Kaiting Hsu | tulsa.aylus@gmail.com |
| Treasurer and co-founder | Kaylin Chen | tulsa.aylus@gmail.com |
| Advisors | Chaoying Zhang,
Joyce Hsu Jean Cai, Zhili Qin |
Chaoying.zhang@gmail.com
Joyce_hsu_98@yahoo.com caij0601@gmail.com ql2004@gmail.com |
Department Board
| Department | Directors | Contact |
| Arts & Design | Neddy Cai. Amanda Weng, Lingbo Li | tulsa.aylus@gmail.com |
| Community Service | Justin Li, Dannis Weng | tulsa.aylus@gmail.com |
| Fundraising & Outreach | Kaylin Chen, Hannah Flaherty | tulsa.aylus@gmail.com |
| Social media & Marketing | Kaiting Hsu, Sophie Qin | tulsa.aylus@gmail.com |
| TBD | TBD |
Project-Specific Coordinators
| Project | Coordinator | Contact |
| African Library Project | Kevin Chen, Andrew Li | tulsa.aylus@gmail.com |
| Homeless Mat Knitting | Neddy Cai | tulsa.aylus@gmail.com |
| Music/Performance | Kaiting Hus, Sophie Qin | tulsa.aylus@gmail.com |
| TBD | TBD |
Description of the Greater Tulsa Branch:
The Greater Tulsa Branch, part of AYLUS (the Alliance of Youth Leaders of the U.S.), is dedicated to providing meaningful volunteer service opportunities for middle and high school students throughout the greater Tulsa area in Oklahoma. Our mission is to create a positive environment where students from diverse backgrounds and schools can come together to make a tangible difference in our community.
As young members of this community, we believe in supporting one another and utilizing our skills, passions, and creativity to effect positive change. Through our activities and projects, we aim to foster a sense of dedication, principle, and ethics among our members, ensuring that the spirit of service remains with us long after our paths diverge.
We welcome all motivated students who are eager to make an impact and contribute to their community! Whether you’re passionate about volunteering at local shelters, organizing community events, musical performances, tutoring, fundraising, or simply the incline to assist others in any way you can, come to join us, and the Greater Tulsa Branch of AYLUS provides opportunities for personal growth, leadership development, and meaningful connections.
Contact us at: tulsa.aylus@gmail.com
Team Members
| Name | High School | Name | Middle School/Elementary school |
| Kevin Chen | Jenks High School | Hannah Flaherty | Jenks Middle School |
| Kaiting Hsu | Union High School | Edwin Cai | Jenks Middle School |
| Kaylin Chen | Jenks High School | Kai McDaniel | Jenks Middle School |
| Daniel Hsieh | Bixby High School | Yuxuan Lucy Li | Bixby Middle School |
| Andrew Li | Jenks High School | Bella Huynh | Jenks Middle School |
| Neddy Cai | Jenks High School | Rosemary Li | Jenks Middle School |
| Amanda Weng | Jenks High School | Sophie Qin | Jenks Middle School |
| Dannis Weng | Jenks High School | Alyssa Xiang | Jenks Middle School |
| Anya McDaniel | Jenks High School | Catherine Li | Jenks East Elementary |
| Justin Li | Jenks High School | Daniel Huo | Jenks Middle School |
| Nhu Nguyen | Union High School | Jack Xue | Bixby Central Intermediate School |
| Bao Do | Union High School | Jennifer Xue | Bixby Central Intermediate School |
| Johnthan Tan | Jenks High School | Jessica Xue | Bixby Central Intermediate School |
| Daniel Xiao | Jenks High School | Ellen Wang | Jenks Northwest Elementary School |
| Samantha Folk | Holland Hall | Lingbo Li | Jenks Middle School |
| Jack Wang | Jenks High School | Austin Liu | Jenks Middle School |
| Ivan You | Union High School | Emily Liu | Jenks Southwest Elementary School |
Activities:
Greater Tulsa Branch did Homeless Mat Project – April 6, 2025 Update
Greater Tulsa Branch Continues Homeless Mats Project on March 29th, 2025
The Greater Tulsa Branch did Book drives for African Library Project on March 24
Greater Tulsa Branch Continues Homeless Mats Project on March 23rd, 2025
Greater Tulsa Branch Performs music at Covenant Living on March 22nd
Greater Tulsa Branch Performs music at Asher Point Independent Living on March 21st
AYLUS Greater Tulsa Branch continues homeless mats project on March 17th, 2025
Greater Tulsa Branch book sorting and packaging for African Library Project on March 16
Greater Tulsa Branch crocheted plastic mats for the homeless on March 8th.
Greater Tulsa Branch African Library Project Febrary book drives
Greater Tulsa Branch participates in creating plastic mats on Feb. 15th
Greater Tulsa Branch Volunteers at Tulsa Dream Center with Asbury Second Saturday on Feb.8
Greater Tulsa Branch participated in creating plastic mats on Jan. 11th, 2025
Greater Tulsa Branch Performs Music at University Village Retirement Community on Jan. 4th, 2025
Greater Tulsa Branch Performs Music at Covenant Living Retirement Community on Dec. 21st, 2024
Greater Tulsa Branch Book drive to Tulsa Pop! Kids on Dec. 14
Greater Tulsa Branch continued Africa Library Project at Pan-Asia Supermarket on December 7th, 2024
Greater Tulsa Branch launched African Library Project at Pan-Asia Supermarket on Nov. 23
Greater Tulsa Branch continued in creating plastic mats for homeless people on Oct.20, 2024
Greater Tulsa Branch participated in creating mats for homeless people on September 14, 2024