Founders
President: Henry Bae
Henry Bae is a Pine Creek High School student in the the graduating class of 2025. He founded SAFA due to his deep interest in economics, financing, and investing. His current merits stretch from qualifying for state and national competitions in DECA and FBLA and winning multiple awards from nationwide stocks competitions. His hobbies include investing on his own, and playing violin in youth orchestras.
VP of Outreach
Emmett Smith
Emmett Smith is extremely passionate about business and is a young entrepreneur with a myriad of various business endeavors. His ventures stretch from founding and operated his own lawncare business since 2015 to selling 3D prints to customers across the US. Additionally, he is the co-founder of Apex SAT, a non-profit that seeks to aid students in SAT tutoring regardless of socio-economic background.
VP of Operations
Smith Barrionuevo
Smith Barrionuevo is passionate about business, engineering, and computer science. In addition to being a SAFA Co-Founder, he is an FBLA officer, an Eagle Scout, and an avid traveler. Smith is looking forward to expanding his network, assisting others in learning about stocks and finance, being a better educated instructor, and gaining new skills through Association leadership activities.Â
VP of Projects
Tom Huang
Tom Huang actively participates in multiple clubs and academic opportunities such as speech and debate, DECA, and FBLA, where he began to explore his passion for business and economics. As a member of the class of 2025, he co-founded the Stocks and Finance Association, hoping to learn more about leadership experiences and expand his financial skills.