ABOUT US
Team & Board
TSC empowers neurodiverse young adults and their families through community, advocacy, and meaningful programs that foster growth and independence.
Meet Our Team
Our team is united by a shared calling to serve individuals with disabilities and their families with compassion, dignity, and excellence. Each member brings unique experience, faith, and heart to create a supportive community where everyone can grow and belong.
CO-FOUNDER & Executive director
Mary Lim
The heart behind the vision, turning faith and dreams into a community where everyone belongs.
CO-FOUNDER, COO & CFO
Wallace Shaffer
The steady hand keeping everyone and everything in order so the mission never runs out of fuel.
director of activities
Kevin Soh
The guy who makes every activity feel like the best day ever.
TSC Parent Liaison
Seong Kye
The sturdy “bridge” between TSC and families.
volunteer STAFF – TSC Support
Amy Joo
Always ready to serve wherever needed.
volunteer STAFF
MG Kim
Music and Arts Star (Mon/Wed/Fri)
Turns every session into a chance to create, express, and shine.
volunteer STAFF
Jina Yun
Wednesday Star
Brings steady warmth and encouragement to every Wednesday.
volunteer STAFF
Heather Cho
Friday Star
Brings joy and energy to close out every week.
volunteer STAFF
Derek Ferwerda
Praise Band Star
Leads worship and music with heart, every time.
Meet Our Board
Our passionate and dedicated board members bring together a diverse range of skills and expertise to support, promote, and enhance the vision and mission of The Shine Community.
committee Chair
Violet Kim
Tech Recruiter
Former Google & Facebook Tech HR
TREASURER
Martha Shin
Former Faculty at Trinity University
Former Manager at Wrigley Co. & Pepsi Co.
secretary
Cindy Kim
International Tax Manager, IRS
Deloitte & Touch
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