AYM x LA
IGNITION is a youth conference
for students 7th - 12th
Join us on Nov 6-7th for 2 days of jam-packed fun, valuable workshops, and thought-provoking Bible talks.
A space for the youth to explore the core ideas of the Christian faith in a relevant, accessible, and engaging way.
WHAT WE OFFER
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AYM VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE
An affordable, fun and competitive volleyball league and club team programs for 6th-9th grade students!
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AYM MONTHLY
AYM Monthly is a fun time for middle- and high-schoolers to make friends and explore life’s deeper questions. Join us for good food, wild games, and special talks!
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Thrive Mentorship
AYM THRIVE is a free, personalized mentorship program for high school students. You can sign up for just one “track” (2–4 meetings) or keep going for 1 to 4 years — it’s up to you!
OUR TEAM ☺
We are a group of alumni from colleges around the LA County area! Our passion is to provide a space for youth in LA to have fun and experience meaningful relationships, and to empower the next generation of young Christians to fulfill God’s great commission.
Meet the Team
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John Chung
AYM LA DIRECTOR
Career: Data Scientist at OctaneFun Fact: I’ve cutting my own hair for the past 10 years ✂️
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Sheri Chung
AYM LA DIRECTOR
Career: Sr Underwriter at Blue ShieldFun Fact: I play the violin 🎻🎶
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Erik Cruz
AYM LA MENTOR
Career: Virtual Med Receptionist at Overstory HealthFun Fact: Challenge me to a dance battle and find out!!! 🕺
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Selena Cruz
AYM LA MENTOR
Career: IT Specialist at LMUFun Fact: I love social experiments!
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Mark Woo
AYM LA MENTOR
Career: Mech Engineer at Marvin EngineeringFun Fact: I like 3D printing!
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Jenny Woo
AYM LA MENTOR
Career: Occupational Therapist at LAUSDFun Fact: I am a matcha connoisseur, a plant mom 🪴, and dog lover 🐶!
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Duncan Inganji
AYM LA MENTOR
Career: Software Engineer at GoogleFun Fact: I'm proficient at timed naps 😴without an alarm. (the sweet spot is 15 minutes)
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Ibu Inganji
AYM LA MENTOR
Career: Clinical Psychology at UCLAFun Fact: I play the bass guitar 🎸🎵!
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Vincent Chen
AYM LA MENTOR
Career: Software Engineer at TebraFun Fact: I was in ROTC during college
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Jen Chen
AYM LA MENTOR
Career: Web Management at AmaWaterwaysFun Fact: If a food sounds unusual or hard to find, I probably want to try it 😋
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Skyla Nava
AYM LA MENTOR
Career: Youth Advocate at CoalitionFun Fact: I was a lead singer 🎤 in a Oldies Rock Band in high school!
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Emily Han
AYM LA MENTOR
Career: Tax AttorneyFun Fact: I can realize I'm dreaming while I'm asleep and sometimes control what happens in my dreams.
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Mitchell Fong
AYM LA MENTOR
Career: Pension AdminFun Fact: I broke an escalator in China when I was 7 years old 🫣
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Dawn Elizabeth
AYM LA MENTOR
Career: IT Specialist at Loma Linda Uni HealthFun Fact: I have a super-powered nose. One sniff and I can tell if food is seasoned right!
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Emmanuel Boitey
AYM LA MENTOR
Career: Research Assistant at Resolution EconomicsFun Fact: I really enjoy rock climbing!!! 🧗
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Luke Hatakeyama
AYM LA VOLUNTEER
Career: Software Engineer at TebraFun Fact: I'm decent at lots of sports but not that great at any of them
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Michelle Hatakeyama
AYM LA VOLUNTEER
Career: Implementation Specialist at DoordashFun Fact: I lived in Japan for a year!
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Bora Lim
AYM LA VOLUNTEER
Career: Project CoordinatorFun Fact: I love to bake Matcha and Ube cookies!
