​Vinh Le is a high school researcher and community leader whose work explores the erasure of South Vietnamese voices in Vietnam War films and the importance of cultural representation. He co-founded the Circle of Progress to foster mentorship between his peers and university students, promoting shared growth, leadership, and connection across generations.

Milan Le is a current senior at Langley High school, looking to pursue a career in the healthcare field. She has experience starting clubs at her school, being an EMT, volunteering in the community, shadowing, and taking AP classes. In her free time, she enjoys going to the gym, cooking, crocheting, and spending time with friends and family. She looking forward to connecting students with mentors and using my experience to help in any way she can!

Manny Samson is a junior at Glenelg Country School. He excels in math, chemistry and physics

and maintains a challenging course load focused on Honors and AP-level classes. He is

focused on finding an undergraduate program which can allow him to bridge his love in

mathematics, chemistry, and physics.

He is an invited member of the Honor’s Council and is deeply committed to upholding the

academic and ethical standards of his school community. He is an active participant in both the

STEM club and the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). This past year, he discovered

a refreshing and unexpected creative outlet in Stagecraft where he identified a genuine passion

for the technical side of theater, finding it incredibly rewarding to apply his problem-solving skills

to building intricate sets and props for school musicals, often volunteering his time outside of

school hours.

He has been a dedicated member of Scouts BSA since elementary school, taking on various

leadership roles and giving back through volunteer work. Aside from academics, he is an avid

tennis player, competing for the Glenelg team. When he is not involved in school activities or on

the tennis court, he enjoys reading comic books, particularly Manga and enjoys testing his mind

with puzzle games like Wordle and Strands.

He is excited to be involved with the Circle of Progress and to facilitate mentorship opportunities

for his peers and younger students to promote collective growth.

Annie Nguyen is a senior in Centreville HS, and is interested in pursuing a job in the IT and Business industry. She is excited to join the Circle of Life program and be the one to extend the opportunity ladder to as many students who seeks guidance as possible.  

Tiffany is a senior at Seneca Valley High School and is an avid member of her school's HOSA Club. She placed at internationals and is an aspiring physician. She is excited to join the Circle of Progress and expand its mission.