About Us
Who are we?
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working to preserve dark skies for future generations. Our foundation is run by passionate, highly motivated, high school students based in Los Angeles, California.
Our Goals:
Coming from an urban area, we are working to preserve dark skies from the ever-growing spread of light pollution. For some, dark skies are necessary for research and exploration. For others, dark skies are a source of wonder, inspiration, and culture. Nonetheless, we believe they should be preserved for the future to cherish.
Importance of Dark Skies
We protect dark skies to prevent negative consequences to humans and the environment. But in addition to that, dark night skies have been an inspiration to many throughout human history. One may want to pursue a space-related career, such as astronomy, astrophysics, astrophotography, and more, after one touching experience of what dark skies can be like. Personally, I was inspired to start this project after seeing the Milky Way in all its glory for the first time in Cleveland National Forest a few years back. If we protect the night skies, future generations may get the experience to be inspired by the night skies as well.
Leadership
Don Wong
Don Wong
Don Wong
Hello! I am the founder of Hidden Skies Foundation and a student at Diamond Bar High School. I am also part of the IDA Advocate Network for protecting dark skies. Some of my passions are astrophysics, piano, protecting the night skies, and amateur astrophotography.
Max Buchanan
Don Wong
Don Wong
Hey! I’m a Diamond Bar High School student and publicist for the Hidden Skies Foundation. I am a photographer who especially enjoys shooting the night sky, making this project so important to me. I also play baseball, basketball, drums, and guitar.
Luke Zhu
Vito Samaniego
Vito Samaniego
Hi, I am a high school student currently enrolled in Diamond Bar High, who has a passion for robotics, night skies, and basketball. I, along with my classmates are working to preserve night skies for future generations to enjoy.
Vito Samaniego
Vito Samaniego
Vito Samaniego
Hello! I am currently a high school student attending Diamond Bar High. I enjoy studying both biology and chemistry and I play the viola. Additionally, I hold the preservation of wildlife and the environment to a high degree.
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