Tina Tseng

Founder & Executive Director

Growing up as a Taiwanese child across Central and South America, Tina experienced firsthand how education—and especially language—can be a powerful bridge across cultures. That early exposure shaped her path as an educator, curriculum designer, and now a mom to bilingual triplets.

Tina holds an MA in Communication Management from the University of Southern California and a BA in Foreign Languages and Literatures from National Taiwan University. With a background in foreign language education and curriculum development, she has spent years designing learning experiences that help students feel seen, supported, and challenged.

She founded Mi Talento Foundation to create inclusive, joyful, and community-rooted learning environments where every child can thrive. Mi Talento’s unique model empowers high school students to serve as coaches and mentors—building leadership and confidence in older youth while providing younger students with relatable role models who share their interests and cultural backgrounds.

Tina’s vision is to build a movement where youth talent is nurtured at every stage, and where students lift one another up through learning, connection, and community.

Amy Jou

Senior Product & Marketing Strategy Advisor

Amy brings over 15 years of experience in product, growth, and marketing strategy across Fortune 500 companies, startups, and mission-driven organizations. She serves as a hands-on advisor to Mi Talento Foundation, supporting both strategic direction and execution as the organization scales its programs and impact.

Amy leads product and marketing strategy across branding, messaging, go-to-market planning, and digital growth initiatives. She works closely with the founder to translate mission into clear positioning, sustainable growth plans, and operational marketing systems that support long-term community impact.

Ariana Alvir

Head Coach

Ariana is a senior at Prospect High School and a first-generation student with Nicaraguan heritage. She is passionate about sharing the Spanish language and its rich, expressive, and vibrant culture.

With four years of experience teaching younger children, Ariana enjoys helping students build confidence while exploring language in a fun and engaging way. As Head Coach, she supports Mi Talento students in learning Spanish while also contributing to social media and content efforts that help share Mi Talento’s mission and community stories.