SCYCA Board of Directors
Board of Directors — Southern California Youth Cultural Association (SCYCA)
南加州青少年文化協會（SCYCA）的理事會負責組織的治理、策略方向與長期發展，致力於推廣青少年文化教育、舞龍舞獅與社區文化參與。
The Board of Directors of the Southern California Youth Cultural Association (SCYCA) provides leadership, governance, and strategic direction for the organization. The board is committed to supporting youth cultural education, dragon and lion dance development, and community engagement across Southern California.
理事會成員 Board Members
Sunny Yu — Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
負責組織發展、社區合作與長期策略規劃。
Oversees organizational development, community partnerships, and long‑term strategic planning.
Mellonie Chu — Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
負責財務管理、預算規劃與確保透明且永續的運作。 Responsible for financial management, budgeting, and ensuring transparent and sustainable operations.
Mellonie Chu 畢業於 California State Polytechnic University Pomona，擁有電腦科學理學學士。她在採購領域已有超過二十年的專業經驗，長期負責供應鏈與採購管理。除了專業工作外，Mellonie 也是 SCYCA 的積極成員，目前擔任家長表演隊的一員，持續支持團隊的文化推廣與活動參與。
Mellonie Chu graduated from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. She has over 20 years of professional experience in the procurement field, specializing in supply chain and purchasing management. In addition to her career, Mellonie is an active member of SCYCA and currently performs as part of the parent performance team, contributing her support to the organization’s cultural programs and community events.
Kang Xu -- Vice President
SCYCA 副會長 徐康（Kang Xu） 毕业于浙江大学园林植物专业，是一位专业园艺工程师，同时也是活跃于南加州社区的房地产经纪人。他长期热爱中国传统文化，对中华艺术的传承与推广有着深厚情感。
徐康的三个孩子皆就读于尔湾学区。2021 年，孩子们开始学习舞龙舞狮，这份文化热情也感染了全家。自那时起，徐康一家积极投入 SCYCA 的训练与演出，从技巧练习到体能锻炼，从团队合作到文化认同，全家都在参与中获得成长与喜悦。
作为家长、志工与副会长，徐康深刻体会到舞龙舞狮对孩子身心发展的正面影响。他希望未来能有更多孩子加入 SCYCA，在强健体魄的同时，也能在舞动之间认识文化、传承文化，并从中收获自信、友情与归属感。
Kang Xu, Vice President of SCYCA, graduated from Zhejiang University with a major in Landscape Plants. He is a professional horticultural engineer and a licensed real estate agent, actively contributing to the Southern California community. With a long‑standing passion for Chinese traditional culture, Kang is dedicated to supporting cultural education and community programs that help young people connect with their heritage.
All three of Kang’s children attend schools in the Irvine Unified School District. In 2021, his children began learning dragon and lion dance, and their enthusiasm quickly inspired the entire family to join. Since then, the Xu family has participated together in SCYCA’s training and performances, gaining physical strength, teamwork skills, and a deeper appreciation for cultural traditions.
Through his experiences as both a parent and a community leader, Kang has witnessed how dragon and lion dance can positively shape children’s confidence, discipline, and cultural identity. He hopes more families will join SCYCA, allowing their children to grow through cultural arts, build meaningful friendships, and proudly carry forward the spirit of Chinese heritage.