Jezuba means "thank you" in Burmese. We founded Jezuba as a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization to show appreciation for what we have by teaching the next generation the art of charity and creating goodwill with a positive social and economic impact.
Our goal is simple. We buy crafts at a fair price from artisans in underserved communities such as Myanmar, and we recruit young volunteers to help market and resell these goods in the United States via ecommerce. With our roots in Silicon Valley, our young volunteers will learn to utilize innovative tools and entrepreneurial thinking to market and resell these artisan goods acquired at fair prices. In the process, they’ll learn to grow capital while making a measurable social and economic impact.
Jezuba is more than an on-line store reselling beautiful artisans’ goods. It’s a vehicle for our young volunteers to learn important life skills and to provide a tactile opportunity for them to think and act without reservation. Our proceeds will go toward future investments, such as: 1) supporting young volunteers’ pursuits of their extracurricular educational activities, and 2) reinvesting back into impoverished, off-grid communities in Myanmar such as the Hlegu Center and Saytanar Mercy Village, for example, by providing solar lighting.
Our goal for Jezuba is to inspire the next generation not only to become future leaders, but leaders with hope, empathy, and the drive to help strangers from a different part of the world. This act of giving transpires when we show our appreciation by simply saying "Thank You" – Jezuba!
We hope you will support us by purchasing our unique gifts for your loved ones.
Our goal is simple. We buy crafts at a fair price from artisans in underserved communities such as Myanmar, and we recruit young volunteers to help market and resell these goods in the United States via ecommerce. With our roots in Silicon Valley, our young volunteers will learn to utilize innovative tools and entrepreneurial thinking to market and resell these artisan goods acquired at fair prices. In the process, they’ll learn to grow capital while making a measurable social and economic impact.
Jezuba is more than an on-line store reselling beautiful artisans’ goods. It’s a vehicle for our young volunteers to learn important life skills and to provide a tactile opportunity for them to think and act without reservation. Our proceeds will go toward future investments, such as: 1) supporting young volunteers’ pursuits of their extracurricular educational activities, and 2) reinvesting back into impoverished, off-grid communities in Myanmar such as the Hlegu Center and Saytanar Mercy Village, for example, by providing solar lighting.
Our goal for Jezuba is to inspire the next generation not only to become future leaders, but leaders with hope, empathy, and the drive to help strangers from a different part of the world. This act of giving transpires when we show our appreciation by simply saying "Thank You" – Jezuba!
We hope you will support us by purchasing our unique gifts for your loved ones.
Our Team
Rebecca Liao
Co-founder & Director
As a finance leader, I have spent my career growing businesses and fulfilling their potential by getting the most mileage out of the company’s resources and opportunities. I started Jezuba to do the same by intertwining charity with practical business thinking to tackle the world’s most challenging issues like economic developments, poverty, education, and cultural diversity. What can the next generation accomplish armed with entrepreneurial thinking and the use of practical innovative tools developed right in our backyard of Silicon Valley.
Professionally, I am a seasoned financial leader and active CPA with diverse finance, accounting, legal, HR, and operations in start-ups and public companies. I have worked in a broad range of industries including banking, software, SAAS, digital advertising, internet merchandising, retail, clean tech and semiconductor. My passion is to create win-win situations for the company and its clients, partners, vendors, and employees with a commitment to open communications, continuous improvement, and ethical business success. I have a BA in Economics from Wellesley College and MSA in Accountancy from Bentley College. Currently, I am VP, Controller JPMorgan Chase & Co. WePay.
Co-founder & Director
As a finance leader, I have spent my career growing businesses and fulfilling their potential by getting the most mileage out of the company’s resources and opportunities. I started Jezuba to do the same by intertwining charity with practical business thinking to tackle the world’s most challenging issues like economic developments, poverty, education, and cultural diversity. What can the next generation accomplish armed with entrepreneurial thinking and the use of practical innovative tools developed right in our backyard of Silicon Valley.
Professionally, I am a seasoned financial leader and active CPA with diverse finance, accounting, legal, HR, and operations in start-ups and public companies. I have worked in a broad range of industries including banking, software, SAAS, digital advertising, internet merchandising, retail, clean tech and semiconductor. My passion is to create win-win situations for the company and its clients, partners, vendors, and employees with a commitment to open communications, continuous improvement, and ethical business success. I have a BA in Economics from Wellesley College and MSA in Accountancy from Bentley College. Currently, I am VP, Controller JPMorgan Chase & Co. WePay.
Iris Hsu
Co-founder
Iris knew the one thing she would always stay passionate about is giving back to the community. During her undergraduate years at UC Berkeley, she served two years as a board member for Circle K International. After graduation, she worked as a Foundation Program Coordinator at VMware, empowering employees to volunteer their skills and time for a personal cause. Now, she works in finance at Okta, but still maintains a tie with corporate social responsibility. She manages the nonprofit validation program for Okta for Good, and enjoys volunteering for various causes through the company's charitable giving program. With Jezuba, Iris hopes to empower the next generation to make their impact, no matter how big or small that may be.
Co-founder
Iris knew the one thing she would always stay passionate about is giving back to the community. During her undergraduate years at UC Berkeley, she served two years as a board member for Circle K International. After graduation, she worked as a Foundation Program Coordinator at VMware, empowering employees to volunteer their skills and time for a personal cause. Now, she works in finance at Okta, but still maintains a tie with corporate social responsibility. She manages the nonprofit validation program for Okta for Good, and enjoys volunteering for various causes through the company's charitable giving program. With Jezuba, Iris hopes to empower the next generation to make their impact, no matter how big or small that may be.
The Interns
Young, ambitious, and ready to take the world!
Lauren Young
Content Strategy Intern
Lauren has always hoped to find a way to give back, but never found the opportunity she wanted. When fate was kind enough to let Lauren stumble across Jezuba, she was certain on joining the team. As a business finance student at San Jose State University, Lauren hopes to work towards her dreams of becoming a financial adviser while being able to take her own steps on making a social impact.Through Jezuba, she hopes to do her best in achieving their goals, while learning new skills and spreading kindness.
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Tuyen TongContent Strategy Intern
Tuyen is currently a business analytics student at San Jose State University and hopes to broaden her horizon in the world of data. As a first generation American who has lived in a small village, Jezuba’s mission resonates with Tuyen on many levels. She has worked with her local library to create programs that allowed teens in her neighborhood to be more involved in reading as well as volunteering. She hopes to build her skills through Jezuba and also give back to the community while in the process.
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Aleisha LewPhotographer
Aleisha is happy to help out with the community by working with Jezuba! Resonating with Jezuba's mission to give back, Aleisha wishes to continue utilizing her photography skills for a better cause. Aleisha began her photography journey in 2011 and it has since become one of her favorite hobbies. With this opportunity, she hopes to gain new skills and the chance to interact with new people.
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