Mihae Kim Stefani is the founder and creative director of Gimga Design Group, celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2026. She leads a growing portfolio of creative and consulting ventures, including Gimga × Sagetopia, Gimga Global business and marketing consulting, and the national expansion of KFoodinUS.com—bringing strategic vision, cultural insight, and creative leadership to the organizations she serves.

Since founding Gimga Design Group in 1991, Mihae has built a DC-based studio into a full-service creative firm working with local businesses, cultural institutions, international organizations, and Korean American nonprofits nationwide. Mihae and the Gimga team have designed hundreds of logos, brand identities, publications, websites, animations, and videos, and have designed and managed numerous events including conferences, trade shows, galas, summits, and cultural events—among them K-food and wine experiences.

A longtime supporter of the Korean American community in the DMV area since the LA Riots, Mihae was a founding member of the Korean American Alliance and later served as a board member and program leader for the KAC–DC Chapter. She continues to support the community through her work with organizations including KASF, the Korean Artists Association, the Asian American Chamber, RusticLove, the Vienna Art Society, and the Vienna Arts Council. Mihae is also deeply committed to mentoring young designers and artists, regularly supporting portfolio reviews and career development for students in art schools.

As a longtime creative partner to CKA, Mihae and her team have supported the organization through communications design, program and gala branding, event production, and video storytelling—helping translate CKA’s mission into cohesive, engaging, and culturally resonant experiences.