Hannah Li

Innovation Head

Hannah is a junior at Valley Christian High School with deep commitment to business and advocacy. Her passion for business shone in the Harvard Crimson Global Case Competition, where she led her team to 1st out of 4,400+ competitors from 80+ countries, and in the Blue Ocean Global Entrepreneurship Competition, where she placed 3rd out of 12,784 competitors from 163 countries. She also excels in DECA, placing 4th internationally and serving as a Vice President for her chapter. Beyond business, Hannah serves as President of her debate team and is a nationally ranked debater, distinguishing herself as the first from her school’s team to qualify for the international Tournament of Champions. Her advocacy skills are further honed through her role as the Vice President and opening prosecution attorney for her mock trial team. Outside the classroom, Hannah competes on the varsity swim team and enjoys music, nature, and time with friends and family. Hannah’s journey with iStart Valley began with an internship where she earned the Gold Presidential Service Award and placed third in the Global Youth Startup Challenge. Now, as Innovation Head, she is eager to give back to this community that has greatly shaped her development and is spearheading the iStart Insider Podcast!