Apex for Youth
Jiyoon Mary Chung is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in leadership and program management within nonprofit organizations. Currently serving as the Executive Director at Apex for Youth since November 2019, Jiyoon oversees administration, operations, and strategic planning, contributing to the organization's significant growth over the past decade. Previously, Jiyoon held various leadership roles at Apex for Youth, including Deputy Director and Director of Programs. Jiyoon's career also includes positions such as Education Manager at Grand Street Settlement, Youth Development Coordinator at Asian Americans for Equality, and Program and Outreach Associate at the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund. Jiyoon holds a degree in English with minors in Sociology and Psychology from SUNY Geneseo and is a graduate of Hunter College High School.
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Apex for Youth
Founded in 1992, Apex for Youth empowers underserved Asian and immigrant youth from low-income families in NYC to unlock their potential and a world of possibility. Through programming focusing on health and well-being, education, and community engagement, our volunteers support and mentor students of all ages to build the next generation of tomorrow’s change makers. We are in active pursuit of a more equitable future.