Board Members
Brandon Hong
President, La Canada High School, 12th Grade
KAYA is a great place where we can build the next generation of Korean American leaders to not only connect with Korean American identity and history but to make a positive impact on our surrounding communities
Eric Kim
President, Crescenta Valley High School, 12th Grade
KAYA has not only given me a way to manifest my eagerness to lead and be directly involved with my community, but it showed me how much can be accomplished when problems are approached in a collaborative fashion with individuals sharing the same passion to make a change.Â
Caleb Kim
Vice President, Village Christian High School, 12th Grade Â
I want to build KAYA into a more inclusive community where all the members are comfortable with being around one another!Â
Ellin Woo
Vice President, Crescenta Valley High School, 11th Grade
I am so excited to make an impact on our surrounding community through Kaya!
Clara Kim
Treasurer, Village Christian High School, 10th Grade
Through Kaya, I hope we’re able to reinforce our Korean identity while influencing positive changes in our community this year!Â
Estelle Kim
Secretary, Village Christian High School, 11th Grade
I love participating in community service, volunteering, and events that support and give back to the community as a member of KAYA!
Ellen Park
Associate Director
Ellen is an experienced pharmacist who brings over 15 years of dedicated teaching and non-profit experience to our youth mentorship programs. She is passionate about using her clinical background to guide students through educational challenges while fostering a supportive learning environment. We are grateful for her commitment to empowering the next generation of Korean American leaders through empathy and evidence-based mentorship.
Janice Park
Director
With three decades of teaching experience, Janice is deeply committed to nurturing the growth of our young leaders. She focuses on creating meaningful service projects that empower Korean American students to discover their full potential and give back to their community.
T.C. Kim
Executive Adviser
A non-profit consultant with over 40 years of experience, Mr. Kim has served in numerous leadership roles at organizations such as the YWCA and APWC. At KAYA, he is honored to mentor the next generation of Korean American students.
Jennifer Choi
Founder, Executive Adviser
Jennifer Choi established KAYA over 10 years ago hoping to mentor the next generation of Korean American students. Now President of the Korean National Association Memorial Foundation, President Choi continues to champion and uplift the Korean American community.