Our
Mission

Southern California Youth Engagement Association’s (SoCalYEA) mission is to empower the youth to be future leaders of the nation by offering them and their families opportunities to address pressing topics affecting the lives of underserved communities in Southern California and promote health equity for all.

Meet Our Team

Today’s youth will lead our future so we aim to provide them the opportunity to be leaders. Join SoCalYEA to start getting involved in shaping the world one step at a time.

“First you must learn to pull an oar, only then can you take the helm.”

– Lucius Cornelius Sulla

MAIN OFFICERS

Brenda
Chen

Co-President

Anastasia
Yang

Co-President

Eva
Chen

Secretary

Anthony
Chen

Treasurer

OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

Kristy
Chen

Executive Director

Ben
He

Director

Karduz
Nguyen

Director

Justin
Zhao

Director

Evan
Li

Youth Director

Athena
Yang

Youth Director

Ethan
Liang

Youth Director

Andy
Gao

Youth Director

River
Roe

Senior Consultant

Scotty
Hong

Senior Consultant

Shannon
Zhao

consultant

John
Chung

Program Advisor

Seiko (Fei)
Takizawa

Mental Health
Counselor

Gi
Shin

Project Coordinator

Eric
Chow

Project Coordinator

Eunice
Chow

Community Liaison

Yiling
Chiu

Community Liaison
& Older Adult Advocate

Silvia
Chen

Web Developer