Josh is a first-generation Korean-American born and raised in Northeast Philadelphia. Throughout his time in Philadelphia, Josh sought to amplify the voices of his local community by supporting outreach and education efforts in the area. A graduate of Temple University, Josh studied history and political science while working as an educator at several nonprofits that aimed to support immigrant communities across the local Philadelphia area. During this time, he interned with Congressman Jimmy Gomez of California and the City Commissioner’s Office of Philadelphia and received a 2021 PPIA Junior Summer Institute Fellowship. Josh recently completed a service year with City Year Philadelphia and is now currently a David Bohnett Public Service Fellow at NYU Wagner.