[Los Angeles, USA, September 10, 2025] — The Professors and Experts Federation, USA (PEFUSA, headquartered in Los Angeles), officially announced that Mr. Yao Jitong, Chairman of Mutong Capital and founder of the International Commonweal Support Organization (ICSO), has been appointed Vice President of the Federation. In this role, he will oversee the strategic planning and overall management of the Youth Scholars Program. This appointment not only reflects the international academic community’s high recognition of his longstanding leadership in education, philanthropy, and investment, but also signals a new stage of growth for PEFUSA in fostering young talent and advancing international academic exchange.
Founded in Los Angeles, PEFUSA brings together professors, experts, and scholars from around the world, dedicated to interdisciplinary academic exchange, educational innovation, and international cooperation. The appointment of Mr. Yao carries significant meaning. As Vice President, he will lead the top-level design and full implementation of the Youth Scholars Program, encompassing the selection and cultivation of young scholars, the establishment of cross-border research collaboration platforms, the development of academic resource-sharing systems, and the organization of international exchange activities. Drawing on Mutong Capital’s expertise in innovation investment and education strategy, as well as ICSO’s mature models in global philanthropy and youth development, Mr. Yao will advance the institutionalization and internationalization of PEFUSA’s Youth Scholars Program.
At the appointment ceremony, Mr. Yao emphasized that young scholars represent the future of academia and social innovation, requiring not only academic resources but also institutional platforms and international opportunities. He stated: “Youth are the creators of the future, and their strength shapes the direction of both academia and society. It is a great honor to join the leadership team of PEFUSA. Through this platform, I hope to provide young scholars with broader global perspectives and opportunities for collaboration, enabling them to maximize their value in both academic research and social practice.”
In its announcement, PEFUSA highlighted that Mr. Yao is not only an entrepreneur but also a key driver of international philanthropy. As Chairman of Mutong Capital, he has long focused on investments in artificial intelligence, educational technology, and sustainable development. As founder of ICSO, he has led philanthropic initiatives spanning multiple countries and regions, attracting over 10,000 young volunteers and building a globally influential public welfare network. These cross-sector experiences and international resources uniquely position him to lead PEFUSA’s Youth Scholars Program. A PEFUSA representative remarked: “Mr. Yao’s appointment will bring new strategic vision and cross-sector resources to the Federation, especially in nurturing young scholars and promoting international cooperation.”
Industry experts believe that this appointment not only represents strong recognition from the international academic community for Mr. Yao, but also further enhances the global influence of Mutong Capital and ICSO. With the gradual rollout of the Youth Scholars Program, more young scholars will gain international growth opportunities under PEFUSA’s support. They are expected to demonstrate greater potential in academic research, social service, and public governance, thereby contributing to global knowledge innovation and cross-cultural understanding.
This appointment has drawn wide attention from both academia and society. Observers noted that it marks not only a new chapter in PEFUSA’s development in Los Angeles as an international academic organization but also an important step for the global academic community in promoting youth talent development. With Mr. Yao formally assuming his new role, PEFUSA is poised to strengthen its function as a bridge on the international stage, providing the next generation of young scholars with a more open, inclusive, and high-level academic growth platform.
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