Andrew Chong

I oversee a network of youth workers across the North Shore, Vancouver, and Richmond. We care for the wholistic health (mental, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual) of many young people. The staff in our region have created a myriad of partnerships with local schools, government, churches, businesses, and community organizations.

Part of my role is on the ground in North Vancouver, a city near and dear to my heart—I was born and raised in Lynn Valley. One of my first ever projects with Youth Unlimited was creating a lunchtime floor hockey league in partnership with the high school I went to as a teen (Sutherland).

I love bringing people together, helping young people see their potential, and creating spaces that lead to transformation. You can usually find me meeting youth at North Shore coffee shops. Several times each week, I get to connect with students at our pop-up youth drop-in.

In the past, I have served on Mayor Buchanan’s Social Resiliency Committee, and I spent many years working with young leaders on North Vancouver’s CityFest youth showcase. I’ve also participated alongside local youth in cross-cultural experiences like The Elevation Experience in Kigali, Rwanda.

As a follower of Jesus, it is inherent in my Christian faith to serve and encourage all people in our diverse community.

I live in Central Lonsdale with my wife – a charge nurse in the emergency department – and our two children. We also have two adopted dogs. In my past life, I covered the Vancouver Canucks as a reporter and was editor of HockeyNow magazine.