This session, part of the Council of Korean Americans’ Emerging Leaders Mentorship Series, featured an engaging conversation on building resilience as a civic leader in today’s challenging landscape. Attendees gained practical strategies for leading with clarity, compassion, and courage.

Eugene Cho, President & CEO of Bread for the World, joined moderator Peter Hyun, Founder of Rainfall Strategies LLC and a former senior official at the DOJ and FCC, for a thoughtful dialogue on navigating adversity and driving meaningful impact. The in-person event brought together public sector professionals and mission-driven changemakers for candid reflections, peer connections, and insights into resilient leadership.