Kecia Sakazaki is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in psychology and anthropology.
Kecia has dedicated her career to working with at-risk youth in various capacities, which include community health educator, boys group home manager, mentoring program assistant, and transition specialist. Her career experience has further developed a passion to see youth reach their full potential.
Having had first-hand experience of seeing youth emancipate foster care to enter adulthood with only a 50/50 chance of successful outcomes, Kecia was inspired to do more. She teamed up with April to develop Aging UP because they shared a strong belief that all youth regardless of their background deserve the opportunity to lead happy, healthy, self-sufficient lives.
When not diligently working as Co-founder and Program Director, Kecia spends her free time enjoying family, attending her teenage son’s athletic activities and college son’s music recitals, reading, running and watching her favorite TV shows.
Photo by Lana Akin Photography
