About Spark

Sometimes, it's hard to know what you want to do. Of course everyone wants to do well, but doing well isn't just as simple as wanting to do it. There's lots of missteps, lots of pain, and lots and lots of growth. Going through that process alone can feel very isolating and stressful. We could all use more support in our lives! Spark is all about that. It's about providing unsure students with the support they deserve. If you're here because you want to support that cause, I thank you greatly. Because at the core of all humans is connection. May more people find that.

From our founder!!!

  Growing up, I've always wanted a mentor figure. Someone who genuinely cares about me and could offer me the wisdom they've gained through their experience growing up. Parents are great, but, oftentimes, in addition to the intimidating feeling you get talking to them, The generational gap makes their advance and understand less relevant. That is why I decided to create Spark. Because in our ever competitive world, it's become more and more difficult to find someone you can genuinely trust. Someone who you know cares deeply about you. Someone you can go to for guidance when you're not sure what to do. Spark is aimed at creating such connections. So more students can feel safe and confident heading into their future. 

Sincerely,

Steven Yao 

From our treasurer!!!

  I joined Spark because I know how much difference it makes to have someone in your corner. I've seen many students who have amazing goals but aren't sure where to start. Sometimes, you just need a mentor who gets you, cheers you on, and gives you advice that actually makes sense for your world. I like when I'm peer reviewed and ask others for advice quite a lot. Having mentors for these kinds of things helps a ton. That's what Spark is all about. I hope that through Spark, I can make these mentorship connections happen so more students can head into their future with confidence (and maybe even a little less stress too).

Sparking student lives!

Jaysie Ho

From our secretary...

There are a lot of different ways people receive support, through family, college counselors, and friends. While invaluable, I think it's important to add another category to this list: role models.  Having someone you look up to and want to be like can be a north star when exploring new experiences and growing up in general. They can guide you on where to look to find people with similar interests to you, show you how they succeeded, and make you feel inspired and less alone in pursuing our goals. In the past few years, I've been lucky enough to be able to meet amazing graduates who helped me explore opportunities and look at new paths in life. I want to help make that feeling of support and the clarity it gives available to everyone!

Sequoia Leger

From assistant secretary!!!

  From experience, it's hard deciding which path to walk through in life. Especially these days when it's getting harder to get into colleges. By connecting students and mentors, it'll help sift through possible job options and grow affinity with interest. I hope that the relations formed with Spark Mentorship will be beneficial for students to enter their journey in life.

Keonie Lam