Dragon Hearts College Scholarship Fund — Now Accepting Applications
Our Team
Amy Wang, Founder
Karen Turng, Brand & Social Media Director
Tiffany Chang, Executive Program Director
Amy Wang, Founder of the Dragon Hearts Foundation, is the heart and driving force behind the organization. She oversees its programs, operations, and strategic direction, ensuring the Foundation’s mission is carried out with integrity and impact. With over 25 years of leadership experience across Silicon Valley enterprise technology companies and commercial real estate, Amy has transformed her commitment to service into a philanthropic mission rooted in compassion, representation, and opportunity.
Tiffany Chang, Executive Program Director
Karen Turng, Brand & Social Media Director
Tiffany Chang, Executive Program Director
Tiffany Chang serves as Executive Program Director, to help lead events, outreach, and program direction. A Stanford Master's student with expertise in communications, engineering, and sustainability, she is passionate about innovation, marketing, fashion, and community impact. Tiffany is driven by a commitment to building human-centered solutions that create meaningful change. She brings a thoughtful blend of strategic thinking and heart-led leadership, to shape programs that empower individuals and strengthen communities.
Karen Turng, Brand & Social Media Director
Karen Turng, Brand & Social Media Director
Shawn Carter, Events & Scholarship Committee Director
Karen Turng serves as Brand and Social Media Director for the Dragon Hearts Foundation, where she brings the organization’s mission to life through cohesive branding and impactful visual storytelling. With over 20 years of experience in branding, marketing, event planning, and visual design, Karen is a seasoned design leader known for blending creative vision with strategic insight. As Founder of The HF Collection, she helps her clients craft distinctive brand identities and compelling digital and event experiences that leave a lasting impression.
Shawn Carter, Events & Scholarship Committee Director
Shawn Carter, Events & Scholarship Committee Director
Shawn Carter, Events & Scholarship Committee Director
Born and raised in Hawaii, Shawn Carter is a Native Hawaiian professional with over 20 years of experience across UX, marketing, and technology. He currently resides at Google Cloud, where he works on cutting-edge AI and Agentic projects. Deeply committed to arts education and increasing Asian and Pacific Islander representation, Shawn is honored to lead the Dragon Hearts Foundation Events & Scholarship Committee to help empower the next generation of diverse leaders and creatives.
Eric Young, Chief Advisor
Shawn Carter, Events & Scholarship Committee Director
Dana Bailey, Administration
Eric Young serves as Chief Advisor to the Dragon Hearts Foundation, providing strategic guidance and financial stewardship to support the organization’s mission and growth.
Eric has over 28 years of experience in technology and engineering at NVIDIA and various startups. Outside of his professional work, Eric performs as a violinist with the Cambrian Symphony. He is also an active member of Fast Lane Drive, an organization for car enthusiasts with a heart for philanthropy.
Dana Bailey, Administration
Shawn Carter, Events & Scholarship Committee Director
Dana Bailey, Administration
Dana Bailey supports the administration duties and financial accounting for the Dragon Hearts Foundation. Graduating from Texas A&M-Commerce with a degree in Finance in 2004, Dana has 20 years of experience in property accounting within the commercial real estate sector. Her expertise adds significant value to our team's financial management endeavors. Dana is a big sports fan, in particular with football as a major family pastime.
Our Founding Story
Founded in 2024 by Amy Wang and her partner Eric Young, the Dragon Hearts Foundation was born from a deeply personal conviction: that access to opportunity can change the trajectory of a life, and that representation builds bridges across communities.
Amy immigrated from Taiwan to the United States as a young child and often grew up as one of the few who looked like her. After graduating from UC Berkeley and UCLA, she built a 25+ year career in Silicon Valley spanning technology, real estate, and entrepreneurship. Navigating underrepresented spaces throughout her journey, she experienced firsthand how mentorship, visibility, and meaningful support can open doors that might otherwise remain closed.
These experiences shaped her resilience and strengthened her commitment to equity and inclusion. Dragon Hearts was created to uplift talented students—especially those from underserved communities—by providing the support, confidence, and resources needed to pursue higher education and leadership pathways.
Proud of her Asian heritage and passionate about reinvention at every stage of life, Amy was crowned Mrs. Asia USA International 2025. She uses her platform to encourage women and people of color to dream boldly and step confidently into spaces where they belong, while also supporting mission-driven organizations around the world.
Today, the Dragon Hearts Foundation is powered by a dedicated team united by a shared belief: that compassion, opportunity, and collective action can create lasting change—one heart, one story, and one opportunity at a time.