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. 


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.