Meet the Team

Carolyn Scott

Freshmen & New Student Outreach Area Leader

Hometown: San Francisco, California
Hobbies/Interests: sewing, crafting, baking, cooking, playing sports, reading books
Why I joined IV: I've been involved with IV since her first few days at USC, when some IV members handing out cookies at A&H found me before I even started looking for a Christian fellowship!
What I'm excited for: I'm excited to continue that legacy of outreach to new students this year, create community, and see God transform the lives of new students, whether they come from a Christian background or are just learning about God for the first time.
Email: carolygs@usc.edu

Abigail Kim (Abby/Gail)

Freshmen & New Student Outreach Area Leader

Hometown: my family is now in Fullerton, Orange County…about 10 mins from Disneyland!
​Hobbies/Interests: I love sunrises, Les Mis, sunsets, Hamilton, stars, Wicked (the musical, haha), warm summer evenings, Sound of Music, etc.
Why I joined IV/what I'm excited for: I am super excited to serve with IVTCF new student outreach this coming year! God has been calling me to take this leap of faith with Him and to get involved with the great work He has started and will continue at SC. He has shown me truly how sweet it is to walk daily with Jesus and is opening my eyes to the plentiful harvest around me. My prayer is that we would be one as a body of Christ, grounded in His Word and in prayer, and that He would lead us to follow His example in loving and caring for our campus!
Email: abigaijk@usc.edu

TOLU OGUNREMI

Black Campus Ministries Area Leader

 Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Interests/Hobbies: playing the cello, working out, trying new restaurants
Why I joined BCM: growing up in the church I’ve always felt called to connect with others and build authentic community where people can learn and ask questions about God. BCM is a community group that embodies that, while creating a safe space for Black students.
What I’m excited for this year: I’m super excited to welcome new and returning students this year, and see how we can both grow together as a community and towards God.
​Email: ogunremi@usc.edu

Justin Abe

Encounter Area Leader

Hometown: Honolulu, Hawai'i
Hobbies/Interests: fishing, surfing, ukulele song composition, Super Smash Bros, weightlifting
Why I joined IV: I joined InterVarsity because I felt it was a place where I could dive deeper into some of the questions I had about God and grow within a supportive family.
What I'm excited for: I’m so excited to see IVTCF be a place where long-time Christians can learn fresh perspectives about who God is and where non-Christians can feel safe exploring faith!
Email: abejr@usc.edu

Christina Yuan

Upper Classmen Area Leader

Hometown: San Gabriel, California
Hobbies/Interests: Jesus, guitar, piano, good music, and random hobbies like embroidery and kalimba!
Why I joined: I joined IV because it was so easy to have spiritual conversations! Everyone is super nice and it's so easy to see God's love through other members of intervarsity <3
Email: yuanchri@usc.edu

Christian salinas

Latinx Fellowship Area Leader

Hometown: Austin, Texas
Interests/Hobbies: playing and watching sports (especially soccer), videogames, hip hop music, movies
Why I joined IV: I wanted to stay connected to my Latino roots while at a predominantly white institution and grow in my faith at the same time.
What I'm excited for: I can't wait to see how God can help me help others to grow in their faith as Area Leader. And I can't wait to meet each and every member of LaFe!
Email: salinaca@usc.edu