Founder

Portland, OR

Founder

Claire Cao is the visionary founder of ShelterBridge, an app dedicated to connecting homeless individuals with essential resources and support. As a senior at Jesuit High School, Claire has combined her passion for technology, law, and public policy to create an impactful platform. Additionally, Claire is the founder of the Jade Dance Team, showcasing her leadership and dedication to her community. She loves traveling, cats, and skating, bringing a well-rounded and enthusiastic approach to her endeavors.

Vancouver, WA

Youth Advocate and Animal Lover

Daisy Conway is a 15 year old musician, athlete, and cat enthusiast that lives in the PNW, and is currently attending Mountain View High School. She indulges in lounging with her two cats Blue and BB, and loves spoiling and pampering them. Although Daisy has always been aware of the issues surrounding homelessness, she recently decided to become more involved after listening to the current politics that aim to negatively target the unhoused. Her favorite drink is yakult and strawberry lemonade, and she loves collecting sonny angel figurines and rubber ducks on the side.

Irvine, CA

Aspiring Doctor and Community Advocate

Alan Chen is a 15-year-old student at Northwood High School in Irvine, California. He has always been aware of the struggles faced by homeless individuals, but recently he decided to become more involved after seeing the harsh conditions they endure during extreme weather. Alan is passionate about making a difference in his community. He aspires to become a doctor and is dedicated to helping others in any way he can. In his free time, Alan enjoys playing football.

Philadelphia, PA

Community Outreach Director

Julie Shin is a dynamic individual dedicated to making a positive impact as the Community Outreach Specialist for the ShelterBridge app. Balancing her role with her commitments as an NCAA Division I golfer at the University of Pennsylvania, Julie is also pursuing a degree in computational cognitive science. Her passion for community service, combined with her athletic discipline and academic pursuits, allows her to bring a unique and personal touch to her work, effectively connecting resources to those in need.