2021 VIRTUAL GALA
Our 4 Priorities and 6E Initiatives
To achieve its ambitious vision and mission, CKA adopted four priorities and six initiative programs.
To carry out these priorities, CKA launched six initiatives called the “6Es” as programmatic tools to empower, engage, elevate, enrich, enlighten and envision. We are constantly innovating to educate, train, connect and mobilize our community to make an impact in the different worlds our members are engaging in.
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Amplify Voice
Strengthen the voice of Korean American leaders in the media and public policy arena and leverage their influence to shape important issues affecting our community
Build Community
Strengthen communication and collaboration among Korean American leaders across sectors and regions, and improve relations with other ethnic and racial groups
Celebrate Identity
Strengthen Korean American ties across generations; educate the public about Korean American history, culture, and arts; and celebrate Korean American role models
Develop Leaders
Provide training for emerging, professional, and executive-level leaders and establish a community where leaders can mentor and invest in future generations
Webinars
CKA hosts dozens of webinars each year, interviewing top thought leaders and decision-makers about important issues that shape the Asian American community, this country, and the globe. Topics of conversation range from diversity in the workplace to Korean American history and culture to the current state of U.S.-Korea relations.
National Convenings
2020 VIRTUAL GALA
With COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, CKA hosted a virtual gala that connected 650 attendees from across the globe to celebrate the resilience and strength of the Korean American community. We honored Miky Lee (CJ Entertainment), David Chang (Founder of Momofuku), and Steve and Mary Park (Little Lights Ministry) for their service to our community.
SUMMIT & GALA
Each year, CKA hosts one or two flagship black-tie gala events in Washington, D.C., or Los Angeles, California, with executives, thought leaders, civic leaders, and innovators from around the country. Their purpose is to celebrate the national Korean American community, our identity, the rich culture, and the many role models across sectors. Here are examples of recent events:
2018 NATIONAL SUMMIT & GALA
CKA’s fourth annual National Summit & Gala convened in November 2018 in Washington, D.C., gathering Korean American leaders from government, business, academia, and entertainment in our nation’s capital to reflect on key issues and celebrate our contributions to the United States. We honored Daniel Henney (Actor), Hesung Koh (Co-Founder, East Rock Institute), and Timothy Hwang (CEO, FiscalNote).
Leadership Development
The Korean American legacy depends on cultivating the next generation of leaders. Each year, we bring together the best and brightest Korean Americans from around the country to explore issues of identity, build networks, and lift our community’s voice. The next generation of Korean Americans will be the leaders who ensure the voice of our community continues to be heard.
Community Outreach
The need for community building and civic activism among Korean Americans is greater now than ever before. CKA promotes community building and civic activism to influence issues that impact us both domestically and internationally. We collaborate with partner organizations to improve race relations, educate voters, and speak up on the issues that impact our community. Our members and staff educate Congress, media, and decision-makers, and CKA utilizes its voice to represent the community through op-eds, interviews, and briefings.
