Dear Esteemed CKA Members and Friends,
I am delighted to announce the addition of 10 outstanding individuals to the Council of Korean Americans. This Quarter 2 cohort is making waves across technology, finance, education, medicine, and design. These new members are among the brightest and most innovative Korean American leaders today.
We eagerly welcome them into our expanding CKA community and anticipate their active participation in upcoming programs.
Heartfelt congratulations to our new members! Thank you all for your unwavering support.
Warm Regards,
Abraham Kim, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Council of Korean Americans
INTRODUCING OUR NEW CKA MEMBERS
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Ellen Chae
Managing Director & Head of Sustainability Group
Wellington Management Company
As the Head of Sustainability Group, Ellen leads the firm’s sustainability strategy and its integration with the firm. She is responsible for ensuring that we attract, retain, and motivate world-class investment talent dedicated to the firm’s sustainable-investment capabilities.
MiSook Chung
Global Compensation Programs and Partner Director
Micron Technology
MiSook currently serves as the Global Compensation Program and Partner Director at Micron Technology, where she leads strategic HR initiatives centered on the future of work, including skill development, global compensation training, and optimizing compensation practices and processes.
Noël Harmon
President and CEO
APIA Scholars
Noël Harmon is President and Executive Director of Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars, formerly, the Asian Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund, the only national scholarship fund dedicated to serving Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Americans.
Gene Hong
Director of Design, Trend & Print Pattern
Target
Gene Hong is currently leading Target’s Product Design, Trend, and Print/Pattern development across many of their Owned Brand portfolio businesses.
Ann Jay
Vice Chair of Education, Division Chief of Neuroradiology
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Ann K. Jay, MD, is a neuroradiologist, specializing in Head and Neck and Skull Base imaging. Until recently, she was Clinical Professor with dual appointments in the Departments of Radiology and Otolaryngology at Georgetown University Hospital.
Keith Kim
Co-Founder
ON Generations Financial
With 14 years of experience, Keith is known for helping family and private businesses make important and unfamiliar decisions.
Jean Lee
Senior Economist
World Bank
Jean Lee is a Senior Economist in the Office of the Chief Economist for the Africa Region at the World Bank. In her current role, her work program centers on the private sector, firms, and jobs in Africa, with additional interests in the role of technology and innovation and gender.
Jason Moon
Customer Success Account Manager
Microsoft
Jason Moon embodies fresh perspectives, accountability, and a genuine commitment to serving the people. As he seeks to represent the 21st District (Washington State Legislature), his passion for equitable representation and addressing community needs remains unwavering.
Sun Park
EVP and CFO
Tenet Healthcare
Sun Park serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Tenet Healthcare. In this role, Sun is responsible for overseeing finance, investor relations, accounting, and other related functions for the enterprise.
Kevin Yoo
CEO & Cofounder
Haptic
Kevin Yoo is the CEO and Cofounder of Haptic. Yoo has gained international recognition and awards for pushing sustainability, design and technical innovations forward.