In Memoriam. Lisa (Quan) Chong came to the US when she was 2 years old. Her mother left the family at age 5, then she was sent back to Korea at age 11, only to return to her father in Los Angeles at age 14. Despite her turbulent childhood, she graduated Loyola Marymount University and her passion is helping others by working in the nonprofit world. Hers is a story of struggle and resilience with a large dose of grace.