KYMA Mission Statement

 

Empowering generations to discover their God-given talents and the purpose for which they were created, and through their discovery, leading them to live purposeful lives the way God intended for them to live.

We believe that purpose is the catalyst for a successful life. When a person discovers his or her talent(s), it produces a genuine purpose for living.

- Purpose is the fuel that makes people want to get out of bed in the morning.

- Purpose motivates students to pursue better grades.

- Purpose makes students want to be better citizens.

- Purpose motivates students to invest in others.

 

CREDENTIALS

 

KYMA Life Foundation is a charity recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS under Section 501(c)(3). Our tax identification number is 46-2262488. 

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Meet Our Board Members

 

Daniel Furukawa, CEO

Danny was born in Orlando, Florida to Keishin and Becky Furukawa, a missionary family to Japan on furlough. When Danny was just 4 years old, the family moved back to Japan where they spent the next 10 years. Danny's parents divorced when he was 14, contributing to his tumultuous teenage years. Soon after he married his wife Donna, together they dedicated themselves to helping shape youth through their difficult years and leading them to discover their gifts and talents, and the purpose for which they were created. Danny believes that when a person discovers their purpose, that knowledge is the fuel for a great life.

Danny spent the next 20 years volunteering with his church's youth department while building a successful business in Architectural design. In 2002, he decided to devote his life to helping people full-time. The idea of opening a youth center has been Danny's dream for over a decade. His involvement in youth for the last 35 years, and his belief that his "purpose" in life is to help others discover theirs is what fuels his desire to build a youth center.

Danny and Donna have three wonderful and influential adult children who are all married, and also have two beautiful grandchildren.
 

Kiyoko Robbins, CFO

Kiyoko was born in Newport Beach, California. She is one of four children in a family of Black, Japanese, German, Irish, and Spanish descent. She was raised in a Christian home and attended Calvary Chapel.

As a child, Kiyoko was involved in many activities such as playing the piano, performing in musicals and participating in sports. During her high school years, Kiyoko competed in show choirs, sang in musicals and acted in plays while winning State and National Championships with her basketball team.

Kiyoko attended the University of Southern California on a full basketball scholarship and majored in Business. After college Kiyoko entered the Pharmaceutical/ Medical device business where she has been working for the past 12 years. She has won President’s Club, Sales Rep of the year, and many other awards in this field.

Currently, she is with NewMedical Technology as a Regional Sales Manager while attending Talbot and getting her Master’s in Philosophy Religion and Ethics.

Kiyoko is married to Chris Robbins and has 3 children. She is actively serving in her church and has a passion to teach others about God.

Kiyoko's education and experience in business offer sound advice and guidance for the business side of the organization, as well as a shining example to youth regarding higher education.

 

Adrien Jordan, Secretary

Adrien is a certified personal trainer, who is originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. His mother packed their bags right before High School to move him away from violence in pursuit of a safer life in a different community.

He now resides in Santa Monica, CA. He has a passion to pursue God and because of that, determination, humor and a love for people. Bible fellowship, basketball, and football taught him accountability, servitude, and humility.

His journey to a healthier lifestyle started in his earlier years, when he vowed to stay away from the toxins (alcohol, smoking, etc...) that can age you quickly and slow you down. His hope is that everyone has a chance to receive and know true love. 
Adrien’s extensive knowledge of health and fitness offers expert guidance in helping youth stay healthy.

 

 

Bill Albert, Jr.

Bill Albert, Jr. has been a career pilot for over 40 years and has served as a pilot for American Airlines from 1987 to 2016. Bill discovered his love of flying early and served as a traffic watch pilot/announcer for a local radio station while earning his Marketing/Management degree at UCF. In addition, Bill served as a corporate pilot, and an air demonstration pilot with the Flying Tigers Air Museum in Kissimmee, Florida.

Bill has served as a board member for non-profit organizations for nearly three decades. He also has devoted a generous amount of time to ministries such as the Love Orlando Project and Second Harvest Food Bank.

Bill is a devout follower of Christ and a strong family man. He’s been married for over 40 years to Kathleen and is a father to three amazing adult children. Bill and Kathleen are blessed with six wonderful grandchildren. Bill credits his passion to live a life of authenticity and love for people to his father, Bill Albert, Sr. Bill's desire is to be authentic so that his love for God and for people draw others to Faith in Christ.

 

David Taylor

David Taylor is owner and Growth Strategist of WHOLESHEBANG, a marketing and BD firm in Orlando, FL that creates strategic forward motion and success for clients and professionals across numerous industry sectors. Relationships are the key element to establishing a winning narrative for any company or growth endeavor, and therein lies one of David’s greatest strengths: the ability to connect the right people at the right time in the right way for home run success. In short, he's passionate about people and results.

Prior to starting WHOLESHEBANG, he was a principal with CFC Brokers in Orlando, FL—a boutique commercial real estate brokerage that specializes in distressed assets. In 2006, he sold Student Matters, a company and para-church ministry he began in 1999 that planned volunteer mission trips for student and high school groups to 20 MSA's across the United States. Prior to that, he served three churches in pastoral roles from media to music/worship to students. David, his wife, and their three children are actively involved in their local church and students remain their passion when it comes to ministry opportunities.