Margin of Victory Empowerment Foundation, is a 501C(3) non-profit and non-political organization. Our primary focus is on youth leadership programs and civic engagements activities to make a positive impact on our community and beyond.
Board Members
President
Kun Yang, co-founder of MOVENC, works as a software engineer at NCSU. She has been volunteering in local Chinese schools and non-profit organizations for years. Kun Yang is the founder of Thousand Miles Initiative, a volunteer service platform for North Carolina high school students.
Chair of Board
Sue Mu, co-founder of MOVENC, who possesses a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and an MBA in Finance, has long been an entrepreneur. Her commitment to civic engagement is evident through her active involvement in community initiatives.
Member of Board
Xinlan Li, co-founder of MOVENC, was a scientist by training and had worked in the biotech field for years. She is also a community activist and has long served and volunteered in local Chinese schools and nonprofit organizations.
Member of Board
Cissy Wang is a multidisciplinary professional whose career spans medicine, technology, arts, and civic engagement. She founded the first local dance group, TaGe, to promote Chinese cultural heritage while building community connections through the arts. She also deeply involved in civic and community activities, advocated for equal rights, and supported anti-discrimination initiatives for diverse communities.
Advisory Board
Zhaobang Zeng
Dr. Zhaobang Zeng is a William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor at NCSU and an ASA Fellow, globally recognized for his pioneering work in quantitative genetics. He is the founder of CAFA and RACL, two major cultural and educational cornerstones that have served the NC Chinese community for nearly three decades.
Ya Liu
Dr. Ya Liu is a history-making politician currently serving as a North Carolina State Representative for District 21. A law professor with a PhD in sociology, she shattered glass ceilings as the FIRST Asian American woman elected to the Cary Town Council and subsequently became the FIRST Asian American woman in the North Carolina General Assembly. Her legislative platform champions healthcare accessibility, environmental protection, and public education, while her leadership style emphasizes transparency and empowering immigrant communities through direct civic action.
Bella Huang
Bella Huang, co-founder of MOVENC and NCAAA, is currenly serving as Cary Town Councilwoman at District C. She also serves on the NC Arts Council and Triangle Chinese Language School boards. Bella combines her entrepreneurial background with a passion for sustainability and transparent leadership to ensure Cary remains a vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming home for all.
Hongbin Gu
Dr. Hongbin Gu, former Town of Chapel Hill councilwoman, co-founded MOVENC in 2023. She is the FIRST elected official of Chinese American in the history of North Carolina. Gu earned her Ph.D. in quantitative psychology and MS in statistics from UNC-CH. She has been serving the Asian community for years.