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March 1, 2026

Chenya Kwon

Assata Foday

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Chenya Kwon

Director, Program Admissions

Chenya Kwon is a student at Westlake High School in California. She joined YIP as a 2025 Summer Fellow and currently serves as a Director of Program Admissions, driven by her interest in current events, history, and civics.

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Assata Foday

Rapid Response Analyst

Assata Foday commits to researching and composing unbiased and nonpartisan writing for YIP's Policy Briefs about national and global issues. Truth is of strong value to her and she enjoys many types of writing. Aisha is also passionate in STEM and aspires to be an Aerospace or Mechanical Engineer in college. She lives in Nevada and attends Mater Academy East.

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