Dear Esteemed CKA Members and Friends,
I am thrilled to share that we have welcomed 15 remarkable individuals into the Council of Korean Americans!
This new cohort of CKA leaders represent trailblazers in digital media, beauty, healthcare, law, and philanthropy sectors. We also welcome several distinguished graduates of the recent NetKAL XIII class who also recently joined. We are excited about all the new members and look forward to their contributions to the growth and strength of the Korean American community.
Congratulations to our new members on this achievement! Thank you all for your continuous support.
Warm Regards,
Abraham Kim, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Council of Korean Americans
INTRODUCING OUR NEW CKA MEMBERS
If you are interested in becoming a CKA Member, please submit your member application here. CKA’s Membership Committee reviews these applications every quarter.
Senna Bayasgalan
Chief Marketing Officer, b1BANK
As SVP, Chief Marketing Officer at b1BANK and a founding board member of Asians in Advertising, Senna champions economic development, community building, and inclusive leadership. Her work aligns brand purpose with business goals, fostering innovation and authenticity.
Jung Wook Lee
Assistance Solicitor, Cobb County Solicitor General’s Office
Jung Wook Lee is a Georgia-licensed attorney. After practicing family law for 18 years, she recently changed her career to work for the office of Cobb County Solicitor General as a prosecutor.
Philip Kim
Special Assistant to the President, Director of Political Engagement, The White House
Philip Kim currently serves as Special Assistant to the President and Director of Political Engagement in the White House Office of Political Strategy and Outreach.
Natalie Cho
Marketing & Management, Missy Cosmetics
Natalie is a dynamic entrepreneur based in Atlanta, dedicated to promoting Korean skincare products and enhancing beauty and self-care in Southeast regional communities.
Esther Kim
Head of Strategy & Operations for Trust & Safety, Pinterest
Esther Kim is currently Pinterest’s Head of Strategy & Operations for Trust & Safety, leading multiple teams focused on launch readiness, technical program management, and business operations.
James Kim
International Trade Associate, ArentFox Schiff
James is an international trade lawyer who worked in government for a number of years before joining his current firm, ArentFox Schiff.
Michelle Lee
President & General Counsel, Stand with Asian Americans
Michelle Lee is the President & General Counsel of Stand with Asian Americans, a nonprofit that advances justice and racial equality for Asians in America facing workplace discrimination and economic injustices through the power of law, education and community.
JAndrew S. Park
Vice President, Parkland Properties
Andrew’s career spans real estate development and educational initiatives, where his focus is on enhancing community value and learning experiences.
Jim No
Senior Vice President and Global General Manager, Dr.Jart+, The Estée Lauder Companies
Jim No is the Senior Vice President and Global General Manager, Dr.Jart+, at the Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) and is a member of ELC’s Executive Leadership Team.
Michael Park
Senior Vice President of Digital Analytics & Strategy, FOX
Michael Park is the Senior Vice President of Digital Analytics & Strategy at FOX. In this role, he helps the corporation optimize its short-term digital revenues and longer-term digital growth strategies across its suite of digital products including Tubi.
Jonathan Sposato
CEO of JoySauce, Seattle Magazine, and Seattle Business Magazine; Chairman of Geekwire, JoySauce/Seattle Magazine/Geekwire
Jonathan Sposato is a serial entrepreneur, creative visionary, innovative investor, and the founder of JoySauce, the preeminent American Asian media platform.
Susan Seo
Director, Antibiotic Management Program & Clinical Member, Infectious Disease Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; Professor of Clinical Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College
Dr. Seo trained in Internal Medicine at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a Harvard-affiliated program, where she became interested in the diagnosis and management of infectious complications in cancer patients.
Drew Paik
Executive Director, Korean American Community Foundation of San Francisco
Drew Paik is the Executive Director of the Korean American Community Foundation of San Francisco. Prior to joining the mission to improve the lives of Korean Americans, Drew was an enterprise technology executive with over 25 years of experience in fintech, cybersecurity, enterprise software, and cloud apps.
John Yoo
Chief Executive Officer, Virginia University of Integrative Medicine
John Yoo serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Virginia University of Integrative Medicine (VUIM) a private, non-profit institution of higher education dedicated to producing healthcare practitioners highly skilled in Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine, trained to provide the community with affordable healthcare services while fostering its growth and practice.
Kyung B. Yoon
Title: President & CEO, Korean American Community Foundation
Kyung B. Yoon is the President and CEO (as well as co-founder) of the Korean American Community Foundation (KACF). Under her visionary leadership, KACF has grown into the leading force mobilizing Korean Americans to drive positive change in their communities through philanthropy.