Joshua Cha
Founder & President
Joshua Cha is a 10th-grade student at Princeton Day School and a violist in the Juilliard Pre-College program. He is a recipient of the prestigious YoungArts Award in classical music (viola), a highly selective national recognition honoring outstanding young artists across the United States.
As President of the Show Me Your Heart Youth Council, he leads community-focused initiatives, organizing music events and fundraising performances that support charitable causes. In this role, he oversees project planning, coordinates with team members and partners, and advances the council’s mission of using music and service to create meaningful community impact.
Hope Hackbart
Vice president
Hope is a senior at Council Rock High School South in Pennsylvania and a dedicated violinist with over ten years of experience. An active member of her school orchestra, she demonstrates strong discipline, creativity, and commitment to the music.
She leads a well-rounded life through mixed martial arts, and travel, reflecting both resilience and curiosity. In Fall 2026, Hope will be attending La Salle University to pursue nursing, with the goal of becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and making a meaningful impact by helping others through compassionate care.
Jessica Cha
Treasury
Jessica is a graduate of The Peddie School and a violinist of seven years, and was an active member of her school chorus. She has traveled to Nicaragua in support of the organization's charity work, and as Treasurer of Music Teacher for Nicaragua she manages the funds that bring music education to students who have had little access to it. Outside of her volunteer work, Jessica enjoys reading and running.
Matthew Landhauser
Director of Media and Communication
Matthew Landhauser is an 11th-grade student at Princeton Day School and a photographer, squash player, and golfer.
As Director of Media and Communications, he leads the organization's growth across social media — photographing performances and fundraising events, and turning that work into the posts and updates that build awareness and bring in new support for a music teacher in Nicaragua.
Eliana Gomez
Translation & Logistics Coordinator
Born in the Dominican Republic and now living and working in New Jersey, Eliana brings native Spanish fluency to the team. She translates for the group and helps coordinate support and communication logistics with the music program in Nicaragua. She has a longstanding commitment to helping people in need, and she volunteered for the Nicaragua project with real enthusiasm.
