Our People
SF YouthWorks Staff
The faces behind the Japanese Community Youth Council and the organization’s many programs and services are as diverse as the City of San Francisco. All are committed to making JCYC one of the most innovative and effective children and youth organizations in the Bay Area.
JCYC Staff
JCYC’s staff is comprised of dedicated individuals who are committed to improving the lives of children, youth and families. Each brings unique talents, skills and experience that contribute to the vitality of the organization.
If you would like to be a part of a growing organization, dedicated to the betterment of our youth, see our job listings.
Administrative Staff
Jon Osaki, Executive Director
Julie Matsueda, Deputy Director of Programs
Diana Tsoi, Deputy Director of Administration
Jean Ijichi, Fiscal Director
Pat Fong, Volunteer Coordinator
Program Staff
Katherine Aquino
Program Director
AACE Upward Bound (AACE UB)
Ramon Calubaquib
Program Director
Asian Youth Prevention Services (AYPS)
Emalyn Lapus
Program Director
AACE Talent Search – San Francisco & Daly City (AACE TS) SF College Access Center (SFCAC)
SF College Access Center (SFCAC)
Shoshana Kanzaki
Program Director
Chibi Chan Preschool (CCP)
Associate Director
Mayor’s Youth Employment & Education Program (MYEEP) & Summer Work Experience Program (SWEP)
Lisa Ma
Associate Director
Chibi Chan Preschool (CCP)
Camile Richard
Associate Director
New Ways Workers -San Francisco Youth Works (NWW/SFYW)
Krysti Specht
Associate Director
AACE Talent Search – San Francisco & Daly City (AACE TS) SF College Access Center (SFCAC)
Erika Tamura
Program Director
Japantown Youth Leaders (JYL), Tomodachi Summer & Teen Program (TOMO), Nikkei Community Internship (NCI)
Alvin Woo
Program Director
Mayor’s Youth Employment & Education Program (MYEEP), Summer Work Experience Program (SWEP) & New Ways Workers -San Francisco Youth Works (NWW/SFYW)
JCYC Board of Directors
The JCYC Board of Directors is made up of dedicated professionals who provide vision and guidance for the organization. Each brings a broad range of resources and information that significantly enhance JCYC’s overall effectiveness.
Members of the Board work closely with JCYC Staff to ensure a healthy and prosperous future for the organization.
2012 JCYC Board of Directors
Chair: Amy Sujishi ~ Secretary: Angus MacDonald ~ Treasurer: Dave Jung
Members: Darryl Abantao, Oliver Dunlap, Rev. Ron Kobata, Shah Nagree, Ayumi Sohn, Evan Wayne, Donald Woodson
Interested in joining JCYC’s Board of Directors?
• Read more about the role – Board Recruitment
