ECHO PARK LAKE | City of Los Angeles
Building CKA’s National Networks through our Local Communities
The Council of Korean Americans (CKA) is a global community of leaders, changemakers, and influencers across diverse professions and sectors. Our growing network thrives on strong communication, meaningful interactions, and collaboration among members with their local communities.
To empower these connections, CKA is launching Regional Chapters across the country. These chapters will:
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- Foster greater interaction among CKA members within cities and regions
- Encourage opportunities for greater volunteerism and involvement for members
- Organize local events to strengthen these regional networks and their communities
- Serve as regional hubs representing CKA in various parts of the U.S. to promote collaboration
Our goal is to create a strong, sustainable national network through regional engagements, amplifying our impact on the Korean American community nationwide.
Join us in building this powerful local and national network to support our Korean American communities.
Steering Committee
Jen Kim
Founder and Principal, Better Together Law
Annie Canada
Director, Public Relations, CIM Group
Celina Min
Senior Director of Brand Strategy & Innovation, SmartyPants Vitamins
Hanna Kim Yoon
Director, Counsel, International Transactions and Governance, Herbalife Nutrition
Advisors
Hosea Chang
Chief Operating Officer, Hayden Global
Robert Cho
President, PacificWest Energy Solutions
Eugene Choi
Chief Executive Officer and President of United Exchange Corp. (UEC)
Peter Huh
Chairman and Co-Founder of PAFCO
Launch Event Details
Craft & Culture: Korean Americans Driving Innovation in the Beverage Industry
- Date: October 10, 2024
- Time: 6pm PST
- Venue: Open Market, a Korean American-owned wine shop in LA’s Koreatown that offers a specialized selection of wine, soju, sake, and beer crafted by independent producers from around the world.
- Blurb: CKA’s Southern California Chapter invites you to “Craft & Culture: Korean Americans Driving Innovation in the Beverage Industry,” the chapter’s inaugural members-only event celebrating its launch! The evening will feature trailblazing entrepreneurs bringing a new culture of Korean drinks to the forefront of the industry. The event will take place at 6-9pm on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Open Market in Koreatown (3339 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90010). Please join us to engage in tastings of Korean American-owned beverages and connect with members of the CKA community from Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego at our kickoff reception.
Email: socal@councilka.org
Steering Committee
Michael Park
Business Development Manager, The Whitlock Group
Sun Min “Izzy” Jung
Partner, MPGA – Mental Performance Golf
Dan Aum
Adjunct Policy Researcher, RAND & Ph.D Student at Georgia
Launch Event Details
Email: atlanta@councilka.org
Steering Committee
Susan Park
Town Meeting Member, Brookline Town Meeting Member- Legislative Arm of Brookline
Hanna Kim
Senior Legal Counsel, Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance
Jay Yu
Partner, Foley Hoag LLP
Advisors
Sylvia Han
Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor, Merrill
Dae Hong
Chief Executive Officer, StatLab
Julie Kim
President, U.S. Business & U.S. Country Head, Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Kee Park
Director of Policy and Advocacy, Program in Global Surgery and Social Change, Harvard Medical School
Helen Kim
President, Freehand Tech LLC
Launch Event Details
Boston Regional Gathering
- Date: August 25, 2024
- Time: 4pm ET
- Venue: Gyu Kaku Brookline: 1002 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02446
- Blurb: Join us on August 25th for an exciting Boston CKA gathering! This event is your chance to meet new members and reconnect with familiar faces. We have some thrilling updates to share about the Boston region for CKA. This gathering will be the perfect opportunity to discuss these developments in detail. Your participation will provide valuable insights and foster a stronger community. Don’t miss out on connecting with fellow Boston CKA members and discovering how you can contribute!
Email: boston@councilka.org
ConnectKA
The new and exciting online community brings together CKA members across the globe. If you don’t have a Chapter in your region yet, or simply want to connect with the community at large, join the online community here!
