About A Tiger Cub
I was born Eric Luntian Chang on June 4, 2003. Today, I’m 21 years old, sitting in a college apartment in the heart of Atlanta, writing about things that have far too little to do with my CS degree than I ever imagined. I want to preface this by saying — I am not a writer by trade.
But I am the son of two first-generation immigrants who came to the U.S. with little more than hope and a work ethic, eventually building a life in the middle-class suburbs. I am, more importantly, a product of their brilliance and their flaws — of the kindness they showed and the silences they left, of the wisdom they shared and the lessons they never got the chance to teach.
Over time, I realized something: while every family has its own unique story, we share experiences that shape us in profound ways. The more I spoke to people across different cultures, the more I saw the patterns — how parenting practices, cultural values, and emotional lessons influence everything from how we love to how we learn.
That’s why I created A Tiger Cub — to explore parenting, culture, and education through a broader, global lens. What started with reflections on Asian American experiences has grown into a mission to help families of all backgrounds navigate parenting with deeper emotional insight and a stronger connection to their cultural roots.
Meet the Team
Eric Chang
FOUNDER & EDITOR
Eric Chang is the founder of A Tiger Cub, a platform that supports multicultural families through conversations on parenting, identity, and emotional growth. A computer science student at Georgia Tech, he blends his tech background with a deep passion for storytelling, cultural education, and mental health. Inspired by his upbringing as the son of immigrants, Eric builds tools and content that bridge generational gaps and help families feel more connected.
Gugma Vidal
AMBASSADOR
Gugma Vidal is a Filipina public policy student at UNC Chapel Hill with a passion for education, healthcare reform, and cultural storytelling. As a writer and poet, she explores themes of identity and social justice through the lens of the Filipino diaspora. At A Tiger Cub, she helps shape narratives that bridge personal experience with broader systemic change, bringing empathy, insight, and advocacy to everything she touches.
Ledise Van Schalkwyk
MARKETING MANAGER
Ledise is a skilled social media manager and homeschooling mom from South Africa who brings both creativity and intentionality to her work. With experience in digital content, community building, and platform strategy, she supports A Tiger Cub’s online presence while nurturing her children’s learning at home. Ledise believes in child-led education rooted in values, and she approaches both parenting and social media with care, clarity, and a deep commitment to authentic growth.
Zeeshan Ali
TECHNICAL STRATEGY & AI ADVISOR
Zeeshan Ali brings a rare mix of enterprise-level systems thinking and deep AI expertise. With leadership roles at Amazon, BNY Mellon, and PwC, he has overseen large-scale transformation programs that integrate AI, compliance, and innovation across complex organizations. At A Tiger Cub, Zeeshan helps shape our AI-driven roadmap—ensuring our parenting tools are not only smart and scalable, but also grounded in integrity, efficiency, and real-world impact.
Muhammad Qazafi
TECH INNOVATION & COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE ADVISOR
Muhammad Qazafi blends deep technical expertise with bold, imaginative thinking. With a background at AWS and Cisco, he brings a visionary and systems-level approach to building digital spaces that foster genuine human connection. His role at A Tiger Cub focuses on shaping our long-term technology strategy and designing meaningful, community-driven experiences that help parents feel seen, supported, and inspired in their journey.
Chinyere Okafor
PARENTING & EMOTIONAL LEARNING ADVISOR
Dr. Chinyere Okafor brings both deep expertise and real-life parenting insight to A Tiger Cub. A mother of four with a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, she’s spent years designing culturally responsive content and supporting families through counseling and mentorship. Chinyere helps shape tools that are emotionally grounded, inclusive, and truly useful for parents navigating both everyday challenges and deeper connections.
Jane Chelliah
CONTENT & CULTURAL ADVISOR
Jane Chelliah brings a powerful voice in feminist mothering and cultural storytelling to A Tiger Cub. Awarded an MBE for her service to the British civil service and the Malaysian community, Jane blends her Tamil heritage, political insight, and lived experience as a mother to craft content that bridges identity, culture, and parenting. Her leadership ensures A Tiger Cub’s work remains inclusive, bold, and deeply rooted in the realities of modern family life.
Join the Team
We’re excited to grow our team and bring in new voices! If you’re passionate about creating content, educating others, or contributing to our mission of empowering families through culture, education, and emotional insight, we would love to have you join us at A Tiger Cub. Whether you’re interested in writing, developing educational materials, or bringing fresh ideas to shape the future of our brand, we welcome your talents and dedication. Let’s work together to make a lasting impact!
Inspirations For A Tiger Cub
Coalition for Asian American children and families
Helps Uplift Voices For Asian American Education
Advocates for Asian American history and education
Contact Us
Advertising & Partnerships
We love working with brands and businesses and are happy to create partnerships of all shapes and sizes. Please email [email protected] for our media kit.
Let’s Hang Out
I love connecting personally with each and every one of my readers. Feel free to email me at [email protected] or DM me on Instagram.