GameAbove announced that Chao Sun will serve as its president of giving and oversee the organization's relations and strategic public-private partnerships with entities.

Sun began supporting GameAbove's local giving matters in 2020. Since joining, Chao has improved several Michigan-related collaborations and various community engagements. He will now lead GameAbove Giving in its next partnership phase with the local Detroit institutions, including the GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology (GACET). He will be instrumental in helping GACET advance its Cybersecurity in Embedded Systems initiative, faculty research, student retention, career pipelines, and student experience.

“We are thrilled to announce Chao as the leader of our philanthropic initiatives," said Keith J. Stone, chairperson of GameAbove. "The collaboration with institutions and organizations calls for an individual who is well acquainted with the community and its people, has a deep understanding of the public higher education sector, and can build strong relationships with the community. Chao possesses all these qualities, making us confident in his ability to lead GameAbove Giving.”

Sun is a well-connected member of the Ypsilanti community. In addition to his new role, he teaches at EMU and is the co-founder and CFO of The Back Office Studio in Ypsilanti. Sun has a master's degree in human resource management and organization development from EMU and a certificate in entrepreneurship from the same institution. He is a co-chair of the Leadership Council at First United Methodist Church. He also serves on the boards of the Washtenaw Association of Business of Color, Neighborhood Theatre Group, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washtenaw County, Ypsilanti Downtown Development Association, and Ypsilanti Chamber of Commerce.

“I feel privileged to assume the responsibility of leading GameAbove Giving. I am determined to enhance the GameAbove philanthropic relationships with institutions, youth sports, and community outreach," says Sun.

GameAbove has generously invested nearly $30 million to promote local Detroit innovation and academic progress. To encourage success in various areas, they have supported and created programs such as faculty enrichment, student financial aid, and improved athletic facilities.