Dear Esteemed CKA Members and Friends,
I am delighted to announce that we have welcomed 5 outstanding individuals into the Council of Korean Americans!
This new cohort represents a dynamic range of leaders and innovators in entrepreneurship, technology, biotech, government, and philanthropy. We are excited to have them join our vibrant CKA community and look forward to the unique perspectives and contributions they will bring to our upcoming programs and initiatives.
Please join me in congratulating our new members on this important milestone. Thank you, as always, for your continued 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.
Michelle Jungmin Bang
Founder, Stealth Start-up
Michelle is the author of SUN & SSUKGAT about her food-as-medicine journey across her travels in Asia, published with HarperCollins US, Hachette UK, and translated into German, Italian, and Spanish. She is an East-West preventative care expert, speaker, Chivas Venture Social Impact Fellow, and board director.
JoAnne Bass
Founder, The Bass Group
Jo Bass served in the U.S. Air Force for over 31 years. In August 2020, she was selected as the 19th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force and the first woman to become the highest senior enlisted leader in any military service, making her a unique trailblazer and role model to hundreds of thousands of men and women.
Brian Chung
President, IDS, Inc
Brian Chung is the Founder and President of Interactive Display Solutions, Inc. (IDS), a global leader in customized flat panel display technologies. Under his leadership, IDS delivers advanced display solutions for industrial, medical, military, and commercial applications by leveraging a robust international supply chain and strategic manufacturing partnerships around the world.
John Lee
CEO & President, AKP Sports Foundation
John Lee is the CEO of AKP Sports Foundation, the fastest-growing national Asian American nonprofit organization dedicated to sports and community service in the United States. Under his leadership, AKP Sports Foundation has significantly expanded its impact, becoming a cornerstone for sports and service within Asian American communities nationwide.
John Paul (JP) Lee
Chief Operating Officer, AG Mednet
JP is the Chief Operating Officer of AG Mednet, a Boston-based clinical trials software company, where he oversees Technology, Client Service, User Support, Finance, Compliance, and Human Resources. With over 20 years of leadership experience spanning technology, operations, and the military, he has consistently driven transformation in high-growth organizations.