Joshua Chit Tun | |
|---|---|
| Born | August, 20 1986 Burma |
| Citizenship | United States of America |
| Occupation(s) | Consultant, Advisor, Philanthropist, Organizer, Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Board member of | STUDENTdirect Charitable Foundation, JBM |
| Website | http://www.chittun.me/ |
Joshua "J.C." Chit Tun (born August 20, 1986) is a consultant, advisor, philanthropist, organizer, and entrepreneur. He is the grandson of bodybuilder [1](linked to India's History of Physical Culture), movie star, major, politician, businessman, Dr. Walter Chit Tun, one of Burma's First Great Myanmar.
Joshua Chit Tun is the oldest son of Sandy and Walter Chit Tun. He attended Westminster Academy before graduating Eagle Rock High School. He was raised by his two guardians, Robert P. Hayes and NiNi Chit Tun. They enrolled him in Christian Service Brigade that defined his moral compass, further fueled his ambitions when it comes to improving himself and his community. He was well recognized in this organization.
In general, Joshua Chit Tun credits Westminster Academy with giving him a strong foundation to his education, as well Christian Service Brigade for enhancing his experiences, and his family at large with their extensive knowledge and unique history giving him distinct advantages that no institutionalized learning could duplicate. During his college years despite his family's disapproval he repeatedly dropped out of his classes even if he was doing well. Despite this, he is the founding member of the STUDENTdirect Charitable Foundation and has been mentored in many ways - instilling his need to be an entrepreneur, his need to improve and innovate.
Joshua Chit Tun is of European Asian descent. His grandmother is Barbara Margaret King and grandfather is Dr. Walter Chit Tun. His childhood was diverse in that he was raised Christian despite his country Burma being Buddhist. Further his father's family was structured and traditional, whereas his mother was very much a young girl when she gave birth to him. It was such diverse experiences that made him start the group Multi Ethnic Cultural Association when he was in college.
In positions of leadership, he is an advocate for diversity and creating an environment where team members are able to express their difference of opinions before coming to a conclusion.
Career
edit2005
editJoshua Chit Tun, age 19, starts Multi Ethnic Cultural Association (M.E.C.A.). In 3 days, his team recruits over 700 Pasadena City College (P.C.C.) students during rush week.
M.E.C.A. organizes a coalition of diverse, community organizations in order to produce the event, A Night of Cultural Diversity. The event's incredible success brings opportunities for M.E.C.A. to expand and develop.
2006
editJoshua Chit Tun, age 20, starts the nonprofit organization, International Multi Cultural Education Association (I.M.C.E.A.). I.M.C.E.A. helps him to expand Multi Ethnic Cultural Association to other schools.
2008
editJoshua Chit Tun, age 22, becomes the youngest Vice President of Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aeries 2188 (F.O.E. 2188). During his term, he presides many meetings as acting chair, Due to his leadership, F.O.E. 2188 consistently recruits the most members per month compared to all other F.O.E. Aeries. In addition, he greatly increases F.O.E. 2188's revenue growth as well as its philanthropic giving.
2009
editJoshua Chit Tun, age 23, and his peers from Multi Ethnic Cultural Association and International Multi Cultural Education Association expand their philanthropy into the fields of arts, multimedia, film, and music and develop programs such as MECA Entertainment and American Society for Arts. Further, they start coordinating afterschool programs and reaching out to local high schools.
2010
editJoshua Chit Tun, age 24, starts working on STUDENTdirect.me and establishes the company, STUDENTdirect Corporation. Besides STUDENTdirect.me, he spearheads his team to start development on the STUDENTdirect organization.
2011
editSTUDENTdirect.me garners many interests and offers. However, due to his discipline and commitment to achieve international, educational reform, he shifts focus from STUDENTdirect.me to develop STUDENTdirect Charitable Foundation.
2012
editJoshua Chit Tun, age 26, establishes STUDENTdirect Charitable Foundation after it successfully produces a business development, fundraising event with STUDENTdirect @ Eagle Rock Junior/Senior High School (STUDENTdirect @ ERHS), STUDENTdirect @ California State University, Los Angeles (STUDENTdirect @ CSULA), and other noted, community organizations. With the initial $3,000.00 that he personally contributes on behalf of the STUDENTdirect Charitable Foundation, STUDENTdirect raises over $13,000.00 in one night by selling tickets ranging from $4.00 to $6.00. Due to STUDENTdirect's strategies, business development, training, and counsel, Eagle Rock Junior/Senior High School (E.R.H.S.) Senior Class Officers (S.C.O.) faithfully implements STUDENTdirect's principles to fundraise over $80,000.00 and follows STUDENTdirect's mission to support sustainable, lasting community action by leaving a legacy fund to benefit future students and their community.
Under his leadership, STUDENTdirect expands its departments to include STUDENTdirect International, STUDENTdirect Productions, STUDENTdirect Publications, and STUDENTdirect Studios and further develops Multi Ethnic Cultural Association, MECA Entertainment, and Initiating Community Action (I.C.A.) during the following 2 years.
In addition, he leads STUDENTdirect to solve community problems by focusing on both displaced and youths. This culminates into what is now knows as I.C.A. Displaced Initiative and STUDENTdirect Youth Initiative. During the same time, he trains STUDENTdirect volunteers to expand STUDENTdirect International into other countries.
2013
editJoshua Chit Tun, age 27, becomes a cofounder of JBM Community and LUXURY DEFINED.
He furthers relationships with groups such as Boogiezone, Rotary International, and Kiwanis International.
2014
editJoshua Chit Tun, age 28, becomes a cofounder of YoungINC.LA, an online community where members build résumés, create media, develop brands, and give. He runs to represent California as its U.S. Senator.
Personal Life
editJoshua Chit Tun is an anime and video game junky[3], as well as a car enthusiast[4]. He is very close to his nephews[5]. He is very involved with community organizations as a volunteer[6]. He collaborates with artists in the productions of new media[7], such as Gabriel Caste in the film, The Last Time I Saw Him. His family resides in Los Angeles, California[8]. He is an advocate of the kizomba and salsa dance community[9].
References
edit- ^ "Dr. Walter Chit Tun - Index by Author". The History of Physical Culture. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
- ^ "Origins Define a Future". Retrieved 23 March 2015.
- ^ "Multi Ethnic Cultural Association Press". Retrieved 23 March 2015.
- ^ "Zero to 60". Retrieved 23 March 2015.
- ^ "Agents for Change". Retrieved 23 March 2015.
- ^ "Initiating Community Action, ERHS Chapter". Retrieved 23 March 2015.
- ^ "STUDENTdirect Productions". Retrieved 23 March 2015.
- ^ "Chairman Joshua Chit Tun". Retrieved 23 March 2015.
- ^ "Kizomba Nation LA Press". Retrieved 23 March 2015.