Our Team
Linda Wong
Meet Linda Wong, a certified public relationsprofessional, communication coordinator, English-Mandarin interpreter, and culture broker. Linda holds a Master of Science degree and recently completed a
Graduate Certificate in Public Relations and Communication Cooperation at Sheridan College in 2025.
She also obtained a Bachelor of Creative Arts fromYorkville University in 2023. With a passion for communication coordination,
Linda demonstrates expert knowledge and a dedication to her career.
Known for her hard work, ability to handle multipletasks, and easy-going nature, Linda exemplifies a strong work ethic and resilience. With her skills and experience, Linda is a valuable asset in the role of a communication coordinator across various industries.
María Carolina
María Carolina is a bilingual lawyer with over 20 years of leadership experience in community development and public policy. A proud alumna of Javeriana University (Colombia), she holds a master's degree in economic law and has worked with the Presidency of the Republic, the Ministry of Justice, and the Bogotá Mayor's Office.
She is now a Graduate Certificate student at Sheridan College and an active member of CPRS.
At our platform, María Carolina teaches French and Spanish — bringing her passion for language, culture, and meaningful connection to every class.
Rachel Li
Rachel is a Psychology specialist graduated from University of Toronto. She brings her academic knowledge and genuine passion for the subject into every tutoring session.
At our platform, Rachel serves as a
High School Psychology Tutor
, helping students understand key concepts — from the basics of brain function to social behavior and research methods.
She believes psychology is not just about memorizing terms, but about understanding people, including ourselves. Her teaching style is patient, clear, and supportive.
Ana Maria Moran
Ana Maria Moran, our chess chief educator is an experienced chess instructor, as well as a referee for municipal, provincial and international tournaments for Chess N’ Math Association.
As the chief educator of the chess intructor team at Oakville-Vivavibe education, Ana in charge of developing weekly based chess lessons, club and tournaments.
Her experience as an instructor, tournament organizer includes Public, Catholic, French, Private and Montessori school boards.
Over the years, some of her students qualified for provincial and national level tournaments.
What we do?
We use chess and mahjong as bridges to create a space where culture, connection, and conversation meet.
1. Make Chinese Culture Hands-On
Mahjong is more than winning tiles—each zhong (red dragon), fa (green dragon), and bai (white dragon) carries Eastern philosophy. Chess is more than a Western classic—we help you discover its strategic beauty. Through interactive tile guides, fun cultural fact cards, and seasonal festival events, culture becomes something you experience naturally across the board.
2. Make Cross-Cultural Connection Happen
Toronto is home to countless languages and traditions. On our platform, you might meet a neighbour who talks chess openings in English, or a mahjong friend who teaches you pung and kong in Cantonese. With bilingual interfaces, one‑click chat translation, and language‑based matching, we make it easy for people from different backgrounds to sit down together and truly connect.
3. Make Social Play Warm
There are no cold leaderboards here—only “good game” and friendly likes. Whether you’re looking for a partner who enjoys chatting over a match or want to join a local circle in North York, Markham, or downtown Toronto, we help you find your people. We believe in winning with grace, losing with dignity, and always saying “nice move” or “thank you.”
We use chess and mahjong as bridges to create a space where culture, connection, and conversation meet.
1. Make Chinese Culture Hands-On
Mahjong is more than winning tiles—each zhong (red dragon), fa (green dragon), and bai (white dragon) carries Eastern philosophy. Chess is more than a Western classic—we help you discover its strategic beauty. Through interactive tile guides, fun cultural fact cards, and seasonal festival events, culture becomes something you experience naturally across the board.
2. Make Cross-Cultural Connection Happen
Toronto is home to countless languages and traditions. On our platform, you might meet a neighbour who talks chess openings in English, or a mahjong friend who teaches you pung and kong in Cantonese. With bilingual interfaces, one‑click chat translation, and language‑based matching, we make it easy for people from different backgrounds to sit down together and truly connect.
3. Make Social Play Warm
There are no cold leaderboards here—only “good game” and friendly likes. Whether you’re looking for a partner who enjoys chatting over a match or want to join a local circle in North York, Markham, or downtown Toronto, we help you find your people. We believe in winning with grace, losing with dignity, and always saying “nice move” or “thank you.”
