HarYanny Founders
Cathan Yap - Founder, National President, North Carolina President
I believe life is a sacred gift from Christ, with every person perfectly created in the image of God. As Founder, National President, and NC President of HarYanny, I dedicate my work to ensuring that children, regardless of disability, background, or culture, experience hope and unconditional love. My mission is to expand HarYanny globally by building chapters and uniting youth leaders under a shared vision of faith-rooted compassion. I oversee HarYanny’s legal framework, coordinate international volunteer initiatives, and guide student teams to live out our vision in our focus communities. With these efforts, I create a network of leaders who uplift the overlooked and provide both impactful support and a faith-centered vision. My deepest commitment is to ensure that every child I serve finds safety, dignity, and the assurance of God’s unbounded love through HarYanny.
Michelle Yap - Co-Founder, National Vice President, Arizona President
I’m someone working to ensure that Indonesian orphans and children, regardless of background, receive the care and opportunity they deserve. Through our initiatives in education and healthcare, I work to increase awareness and equity, empowering local communities. Collaborating closely with local caregivers’ inputs, community leaders, and volunteers, I coordinate HarYanny’s national and international efforts, providing support to our legal framework, nurturing youth leadership, and expanding chapters across the nation. Through HarYanny, I am dedicated to fostering an environment where love is present in action and every child can grow within a circle of care that celebrates humanity and reflects God’s compassion.
Catherine Yap - Co-Founder, National Treasurer, Arizona Vice President
I serve with a faith-rooted commitment to bring hope and love to Indonesian orphans and children in need. I work to ensure that they receive the love and support they deserve, regardless of background and belief. I coordinate chapter initiatives throughout Arizona, partner with local communities, schools, and churches, manage networking, outreach, fundraising, and community engagement work. I bookkeep donations received nationwide and manage fund allocation with Indonesian local caregivers to ensure that children are receiving the supplies they need. Founded by faith and led by love, our shared mission is to make every child feel seen, valued, and embraced by God’s grace.
North Carolina HarYanny Leadership
Noah Carelli - North Carolina Vice President
I am committed to ensuring that all children, regardless of ability or background, receive care, support, and opportunities to thrive. Working with HarYanny allows me to extend this support to Indonesian orphans. As Vice President of HarYanny’s North Carolina chapter, I coordinate national and local initiatives, collaborate with volunteers, churches, and community leaders. Through our programs in education, healthcare, and community engagement, I work to raise awareness, empower local communities, and foster youth leadership rooted in faith. Guided by our mission, Founded By Faith, Led By Love, I strive to create a circle of care where every child feels valued, supported, and embraced by God’s compassion.