“I have worked with Sabrina Kay in many capacities. I know her to be completely above reproach in all aspects of her life. Moreover she is one of the most generous persons I know. She is a credit to our community.”
Frank E Baxter
US Ambassador to Uruguay
“Sabrina is a strong, capable and proven business executive who has been extremely successful during her career. Despite her early career successes, she continues to build her knowledge base having obtained a Masters in Business Administration and now working on her doctorate in Business and Education. Because of her work ethics, integrity and personal character, I agreed to assist her in starting Premier Business Bank and currently serve on the advisory board of Fremont College.
In addition to her professional success, Sabrina has consistently given back to the community. She is involved in numerous charitable activities and works tirelessly in supporting those organizations and causes. My wife and I feel it is an honor and privilege to count Sabrina as one of our close friends. It has been extremely fulfilling to work with Sabrina on some of her professional endeavors.”
Bob Graziano
Managing Partner, Wealth Advisory Services, Northern Trust
Former President & COO - Los Angeles Dodgers
“For anyone who has had the privilege of working with Sabrina Kay knows her as a disciplined, generous leader and consummate professional. Her word is priceless and she is a person of character and trust. Sabrina Kay is an incredibly smart and accomplished entrepreneur.”
Kathryn S. Schloessman
President, LA Sports & Entertainment Commission
"Imagine immigrating from another country in your late teens, not speaking a word of English, working odd jobs to get a start in life, raising a young child by yourself, starting a new company, going to college, working 20 hour days just to make sure you can pay your staff, feeding your family and then selling your company after 15 years of hard work. Sabrina Kay is a Korean American success story.
Following the success of a business, most people would quietly retire and enjoy life. True to who she is, Sabrina has tirelessly worked for non profits, lent her time to hundreds of events, created a Charitable Foundation, volunteered thousands of hours for the right causes. Her conviction to do the right thing allowed her to represent the people of Los Angeles and serve as the Commissioner for City Planning in Greater Los Angeles. Her ambitions do not include politics. However, her passion for giving back continues til this day. When I first met her, we spoke about Los Angeles. She answered it best when she said, “I love LA. I wouldn’t live anywhere else”.
Her commitment to Los Angeles continues with her numerous charities she serves. Her commitment to excellence continues as she was recently selected as one of 14 scholars from around the United States to attend a new Doctorate Program from the world prestigious Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Los Angeles should be proud to have such a hard working person such as Sabrina Kay serving the city.”
Yasuo Ogawa
Chairman of the Board, Sumizono Group International, KK
“Commissioner Kay, as a successful business woman, your specific experience and expertise contribute significantly to the ongoing success of this commission. Your keen insights regarding finance and economic development have been critical. A business perspective is a necessary and integral component to the holistic approach of this commission.
The City of Los Angeles is extremely fortunate to have the benefit of your broad based business background. The commitment that you have made to this all-volunteer commission is a testament to your dedication to our City. As the City's Director of Planning, I thank you.”
Gail Goldberg
Director, Los Angeles City Planning Commission
“Sabrina, I have met many people in my life and a few have been very influential. You are one of the few that I consider very special. This is the case because I acquired my appreciation of our professional relationship and friendship from observing your thinking and actions at the Planning Commission. You are a commissioner who is extremely sensitive and careful in the case review and listening to presentations and public testimony. When you speak, I carefully listen to your questions and reasoning of the cases because you are very precise in your analysis and very clear when you speak.
Sabrina, you express so much by what you say and do in daily life. I find your wisdom at the Planning Commission, your professional life experience your creative skills as a fine example of an integral human being. I am so fortunate to be your colleague and friend.”
Diego Cardoso
Executive Officer, Transportation Development and Implementation
”Dear Sabrina, as a fellow member of the sub-committee for the “Mansionazation Ordinance”, congratulations are in order. Your hard work and contribution advanced this project to a great success.
One of the points that assisted the commission greatly was your own creative idea which we referred to during the hearing as the “Sabrina Kay Line.” Then again you have always been a creative member of our commission who is greatly respected and appreciated. I know that I occasionally tease you about your copious comments on the staff reports always typed in red ink but I am certain you understand that it is nothing more than admiration for the time and diligence you offer to the work of the commission. This time, as in times past, it really made the difference.
Many thanks again for your skills and contributions to our sub-group as well as to the commission, in spite of your many and varied business interests. It is a privilege to have you as a colleague.”
Fr. Kezios
Commissioner, Los Angeles City Planning Commission
"If you want something done right, simply take it to Sabrina. As a Planning Commissioner, Sabrina unfailingly prepares, contributing longer hours, reading more critically, and asking harder questions than those around her. From her rock solid foundation of research, she brings a sure and measured voice of reason to our deliberations, untangled by the political winds. Complex financial principles that often allude others are Sabrina's third language, which she speaks fluently and shares willingly. Sabrina's allegiance is always to the best outcome for the City of Los Angeles, and this she seeks with grace, wit, and style. I am grateful for Sabrina's service to the Planning Commission, where her whip-smart judgment benefits us all."
Jane Ellison Usher
President, Los Angeles City Planning Commission
“My family and I have known Sabrina Kay for many years as a close family friend and business associate. Her tremendous generosity, kindness and business acumen is matched only by her rock solid integrity, morals and ethics. Our city needs more people like Sabrina Kay, who focus their time and energy on educating youth and making Los Angeles and the world a better place.”
Mike SingerChief Executive Officer, Strategic Partners, Inc.
"We wish that Sabrina has as many beautiful people in her life as she is to so many other people who know her. We wish Sabrina continues to be in all our lives, since she is one of the most caring, loving and supportive of friends. "
"Sabrina, May you be able to laugh when you get your first grade that’s less than an A+.”
Cynthia Graff: President, LindoraSandy Berg: President, Ellis Paint CompanyErica Zohar: President, American GroovesKathy Scholessman: President, LA Sports & Entertainment Commission
”Success without honor is an unseasoned dish; it will satisfy your hunger, but it won't taste good.”
"The best cosmetic in the world is an active mind that is always finding something new.”
"Vision without execution is hallucination."
"One of the most courageous things you can do is to identify yourself, know who you are, what you believe in, and where you want to go. " - Shirley Murray Bethel
"The world is moved by highly motivated people, by enthusiasts, by men and women who want something very much and believe very much.”
- John Gardner
"We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations.”
-Chuck Swindoll
"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire. "
- W. B. Yeats
"There is no more noble occupation in the world than to assist another human being – to help someone succeed.”
- Alan Loy McGinnis
"The most beautiful discovery true friends make is that they can grow separately without growing apart."
- Elizabeth Foley
"In love, if one expects nothing and asks nothing, he can never be deceived or disappointed. It is only when love demands that it brings on pain."
- Leo
" The difference between school and life? In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson."
-Tom Bodett
" Be still and know that I am God."
Psalm 46:10
