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 eventually 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 ;)
She loves meeting new people, experiencing new cultures, and discovering new places. She’s an avid traveller and has visited 35 countries and counting! She is passionate about youth empowerment and is excited to lead and support the AYC staff & volunteers in creating and implementing creative, fun, and purposeful programming for the beautifully diverse youth in Abbotsford!
Danya is the Administrative and Marketing Assistant at Abbotsford Youth Commission. She helps keep things running smoothly behind the scenes while also working on social media and promoting youth programs. She enjoys getting creative with content, capturing moments at events, and making things look good online. You’ll usually find her planning posts, taking photos, or spending about 80% of her day on Canva designing something (and yes, probably adjusting it 10 times).
Outside of work, Danya loves photography, painting, exploring new cafes, shopping, and of course, grabbing bubble tea whenever she can.
Ishita is our Program Coordinator at Abbotsford Youth Commission and is driven by a passion to create a holistic and welcoming environment for youth. During her time at AYC, she has picked up new interests like playing pool and Dutch Blitz, along with pursuing old ones such as challenging the youth to a game of basketball. Her favourite youth centre activity has to be a good old karaoke night which creates a space for everyone to let loose and have fun.
Ishita’s love for food and travel keeps her exploring new places, where she can be found capturing the surreal moments through her lens. Her interests keep her young at heart, which makes her pretty relatable for our wonderful teens!
Aaron is one of our Youth Centre Coordinators. Aaron loves working with youth and hearing about their life experiences. He loves to play basketball and pool at the youth centres. Aaron is team Tim Hortons, not Starbucks, and his favourite chocolate bar is Coffee Crisp. He loves butter chicken, Skyrim, and pineapple on pizza.
Colby is one of our Youth Program leaders at AYC. He enjoys working with the youth and playing ping pong with them. Colby’s favorite choice of drink is a steeped tea from Tim Hortons and his favorite snack is chips. He enjoys playing video games with his wife and son and spending time outdoors with them.
Chris is one of our Youth Program Coordinators at AYC. With his fun, outgoing personality, he brings plenty of energy and enthusiasm to the youth centres. He enjoys getting to know the youth and joining in on the activities. Chris loves adventure and is always up for a new experience, making him a great person to have around when it’s time to try something different!
Sara is one of our Youth Program Coordinators at AYC. She enjoys working with youth and getting to know the different personalities that make our centres such a fun place to be. Whether she’s joining an activity or chatting with the youth about their day, she values opportunities to connect and help everyone feel welcome. She looks forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new youth at AYC!
Brooklyn is one of our Youth Program Coordinators at AYC. Her outgoing personality and cheerful energy bring plenty of smiles to the youth centres. She enjoys getting to know the youth, joining in on activities, and making everyone feel welcome. Outside of work, Brooklyn loves spending time with friends and travelling. Whether she’s planning a fun outing or exploring somewhere new, she’s always happy to make memories with good company!
Cate is one of our Youth Program Coordinators at AYC. Her bubbly personality and cheerful energy make her a fun and welcoming face at the youth centres. She loves hanging out with friends, going on adventures, and making memories along the way. Cate dreams of becoming a teacher, which is one of the reasons she loves working at AYC and connecting with the youth!
