Wes Cheung
Director of admissions
and middle school program
Wes was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, and his passion for service and educational equity has drawn him toward values-centric organizations that work with diverse, vibrant communities. Throughout his career in education and youth development, Wes has extensive experience in program strategy, community engagement, and nonprofit leadership.
Before joining Breakthrough Silicon Valley, Wes served with various education nonprofit organizations across the Bay Area. His work focused on bridging the opportunity gap for all students, both within and outside the academic system. Wes has partnered with students, educators, districts, and families spanning across San Francisco, San José, and San Mateo counties. Wes earned his Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from UC Riverside and his Master's Degree in Nonprofit Administration from the University of San Francisco.