Natalie Chen -
Founder, Director,
and Lead Instructor
Natalie was born and raised in California and is a freshman at Mountain View High School, CA. In middle school, Natalie was in Student Council as a 7th and 8th grader, planning and hosting student events. She also excelled academically and received Principal's Awards for overall academic success as well as the Department Award in History (twice) for her achievements. Apart from her academic pursuits, Natalie actively engages in various extracurricular activities. Natalie represents Girl Scouts, is a YCS (Youth Community Service) Intern, and a NDS (National Day of Service) planner, serving as a member and contributing to her community. Additionally, she has been recognized as a Davidson Young Scholar Ambassador Class of '24. ​Natalie's skills extend beyond academics and community service. She has displayed her talents in the realm of speech and debate by achieving the title of National Champion in middle school speech at the prestigious 2023 NSDA National Tournament, organized by the National Speech & Debate Association, which is the leading interscholastic speech and debate organization for students across the United States. She has also won numerous other State and Regional competitions including Gold at the NOF National Championships, 1st at CHSSA Middle School State Championships, and the SCJFL State Championships. As an 8th grader, she has also been awarded at high school competitions including 1st at the John Lewis SVUDL Invitational and 3rd at the distinguished Annual Stanford Invitational. Furthermore, Natalie's artistic flair is evident through her passion for playing the violin and piano. She has honed her skills through dedicated practice and continues to excel in her musical pursuits. She has won many awards and was invited to Toronto, Canada for performance. Currently, she is a violinist at the Symphony Orchestra of the esteemed Golden State Youth Orchestra (GSYO). In the past, she has demonstrated her spirit as a competitive gymnast and diver. Natalie also finds joy in participating in sports such as tennis and cross country. ​In her free time, you can find Natalie in the movie theater, shopping, hanging out with friends/family, baking, playing laser tag, or avidly watching basketball (she's a diehard Warriors fan!).
Chloe Chen -
Junior Instructor
Chloe was born and raised in California and possesses a strong passion for teaching. Her aspirations involve becoming an educator in the future. Apart from her academic pursuits, Chloe exhibits exceptional dedication to classical and contemporary ballet. At the young age of 12, she has already received numerous awards, including First Place at renowned competitions such as YAGP (Youth American Grand Prix), ADCIBC (American Dance Competition International Ballet Competition), and CDC (California Dance Classics). For the summer of 2023, Chloe has received generous scholarship offers to attend the Summer Intensive Programs at many prestigious ballet schools throughout the U.S including San Francisco Ballet (which she ultimately decided to attend). ​During her month-long stay in the big city, Chloe witnessed the prevalent issue of homelessness and drug abuse, which left a profound impact on her. This experience deeply affected her and sparked her realization of the importance of financial education. Motivated by her observations, Chloe made the decision to join Fun Finance. Her goal is to provide financial education to young students who lack access to such resources.