Bev Olfert, Executive Director
Bev Olfert has been involved with the AYC for many years. She started at the AYC as a volunteer, later she worked as a program coordinator and in 2003 she was hired as the Executive Director. Before coming to the AYC, Bev worked in various programs serving children, youth and families at Abbotsford Community Services. These days Bev spends most of her time writing emails, going to meetings and generally looking after the day to day functioning of the AYC.
Bev is always looking for suggestions about programs and services that could be useful in the community. Come on in and have a chat . . . bring coffee – she likes that ;)
Bev may be reached by email at:
bev@abbyyouth.com
Christy Friess, Supervisor of Recreation
Christy Friess feels like she is one of the lucky ones who knows she is meant to do exactly what she is doing! As the Supervisor of Recreation she is able to connect with youth and help them better their lives through AYC programs. She also gets to use her experience and share her knowledge when helping to develop staff members into successful youth workers.
Christy may be reached by email at:
christy@abbyyouth.com
Kenyon Collins, Youth Recreation Coordinator
Kenyon is from Vancouver Island where he received his University diploma in Recreation and Sport Management. He has a variety of experience working with children and youth which has made him a great Youth Recreation Coordinator for the AYC. The thing Kenyon enjoys the most about working at the AYC is that he gets to be a fun, positive male role model for the youth.
Kenyon may be reached by email at:
kenyon@abbyyouth.com
Mandy Aujla, Youth Programs Coordinator
Mandy started with the AYC in September 2017, and only a few
months before this she moved to Canada from England, where she worked with
children and young people as a Community Recreation Officer. She has worked in
various different settings and programs with youth for over 20 years. Mandy is
passionate about making a positive difference in young people’s lives, and
hopes she can use the skills and knowledge obtained over the years to support
and engage with the youth of Abbotsford.
Mandy can be reached by email at:
mandy@abbyyouth.com