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Education & Career Conference
~ 1:00 to 4:00 pm • Refreshments will be served ~
1:00 – 1:15 pm • Welcome and Introduction: Jennifer Yoo
• Welcome: Leonard Kim
• Why we are doing this? / Goals of the day (The Vision): Mihae Kim
• Overview of program agenda: Jennifer Yoo & Jino Ahn, moderators
1:15 – 2:15 pm • Career Building Blocks: Turn Expectations into Achievements
• Format: 2 moderators / 6 professional panelists from different backgrounds
• Moderator will lead a discussion with the panelists, followed by Q&A
~ 2:15 to 2:30 pm • Break ~
2:30 – 3:30 pm • Breakout sessions/workshops (Small group round table)
• High School Student Workshop: College Prep
• College Student Workshop: Career Prep
• Parents’ Workshop: Ameriprise
• Fields of interest for students
3:35 – 4:00 pm • General Session - What to Take Away
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Panelist Bios
Abraham Kim
Interim President, KEI
Dr. Kim oversees KEI’s research, programs
and publications. He covers a wide range of
issues related to U.S.-Korea relations, trade/
investment issues, North Korea, regional security issues and the Korean American community. He travels widely and speaks regularly at conferences and
universities on these issues. He is also the director of KEI’s Academy
of Korea Policy Outreach (AKPO), a KEI-sponsored 501 c3 educational outreach initiative to promote Korea policy studies across the US.
Yun Jung Yang
Partner, Yang & Ullman, P.C., President,
KAWCC
Yun Jung Yang is the Managing Partner of
Yang & Ullman, P.C., a firm dedicated to the
practice of immigration law. She has nearly
two decades of experience providing immigration-related legal counsel to domestic and foreign companies and
foreign investors. She has also helped thousands of foreign nationals
navigate the roads to residency and naturalization in the U.S.
Ms. Yang is also the President of the Korean American Women’s Chamber of Commerce (KAWCC), an Appointed Commissioner for Maryland Governor’s Commission of Asian Pacific American Affairs, and
a member of the Boards for the Korean Business Enterprise (KoBE),
National Korean School Association of Washington DC Metropolitan
Area (WAKS) and United Korean School of Greater Washington (KAEF).
She received her J.D. from Howard University School of Law and is admitted to practice law in Maryland and the District of Columbia.
Jimmy Rhee
Assistant Secretary of Commerce and
Trade for the Commonwealth of Virginia
Jimmy Rhee serves as an Assistant Secretary
of Commerce and Trade for International
Trade and Investment activities. He has over
20 years of entrepreneurial experience in enterprise creation, growth and change management with an extensive
record of directing turn-around situations ranging from manufacturing to software companies.
Mr. Rhee served as CEO of Global Technology Systems Consortium,
a government consulting firm; and Cleverlearn, an Internet software
technology firm. Over the years, he has consulted and mentored various small businesses in helping them to secure capital infusions and
illuminate their competitive edge.
Mr. Rhee received a B.S. in Management from Johns Hopkins University and a MBA from the University of Maryland. He is active in the community and has served as a board member for various organizations.
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Priscilla Baek
Chair, Board of Directors, CAPAL
Priscilla Baek serves as the Chair of the Board
of Directors at the Conference of Asian Pacific
American Research (CAPAL), a nonprofit dedicated to developing Asian Pacific American
leaders in public service. She currently works
at the Treasury Department. Prior to that she advocated for the passage of the U.S.-Korea FTA at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Jocelyn R. Hong
Principal, Vice President for Corporate
Development, 21st Century Group, Inc.
Jocelyn R. Hong has worked in Washington
since 1986 and has extensive legislative experience. She was instrumental in the passage of a landmark Federal law to clean up
radioactive materials, which passed in a record three days.
Ms. Hong was part of President Clinton’s 1992 presidential transition
team. She has been involved in numerous Presidential and Congressional campaigns. As an advisor to the Congressional Asian Pacific
American Caucus Institute, she worked very closely with Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta. Her congressional experience includes working as a legislative aide to both U.S. Senator John Glenn
and Congressman Dennis E. Eckart. For Congressman Eckart, she
worked on passage of the 1992 Energy Policy Act and on the staff
of the Small Business Subcommittee on Privatization and the Impact
of Deregulation.
Born and raised in Honolulu, she has cultivated her organizational
and management abilities as a leader in several national charitable
organizations representing Asian American and women’s interests.
Ms. Hong joined the Twenty-First Century Group with over a decade
of lobbying experience.
Yoora Pak
Partner, Wilson Elser
Yoora Pak is a Partner in the McLean, Virginia office of Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker LLP, a New York-based firm
with about 800 lawyers and 24 offices. Ms.
Pak focuses her practice on employment
matters. Prior to joining Wilson Elser, she was an associate at Jones
Day and Ogletree Deakins.
Ms. Pak is a graduate of Cornell University School of Industrial and
Labor Relations (B.S. 1992), The George Washington University Law
School (J.D. 1995), and The Georgetown University Law Center (LLM
International and Comparative Law 2001). She was born in South
Korea and immigrated to the United States in 1976.
Mentor Bios
Suzanne Doud Galli
Kwangnam Hwang
Dr. Doud Galli is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon in solo practice in Reston, VA and
downtown D.C. She received her undergraduate degree from Smith College and her medical
degree and Doctorate in Molecular Biology from
the State University of New York.
Kwangnam Hwang was born in Seoul, Korea and
immigrated to the US at the age of 26. While in
Korea, she earned a Bachelor’s degree at Ewha
Womans University. She continued her education and earned a Master’s degree in Industrial
Design from Hongik Graduate School.
After training in Head and Neck Surgery at New York University, she received
additional training in Facial Plastics at the University of Toronto. She is
Board Certified and has published extensively in her field. Her interests include cosmetic surgery of the face, Asian cosmetic surgery and rhinoplasty.
In San Francisco, she began a life of service to her community, working
as an interpreter in the court system for Korean immigrants. She also
did voice overs and translations for companies including Apple and UPS.
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Albert Oh
Director, Fellowship for Craniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Children’s National Medical
Center, GWU
Albert K. Oh, MD, is a plastic surgeon specializing in cleft/craniofacial surgery, pediatric plastic
surgery, and aesthetic facial surgery.
Dr. Oh has published many peer-reviewed scientific articles and book
chapters, and is a member of the Plastic Surgery Research Council. He
is a member of the American Association of Academic Chairmen of
Plastic Surgery and is Assistant Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at
George Washington University Medical School. He is also a member of
the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Cleft PalateCraniofacial Association.
Rachel Kieun Oh
Senior Advisor, Portfolio Management Group,
AARP
Ms. Kieun Oh is an expert in strategic planning
and performance evaluation of long-term and
annual operational plans for AARP. She has led
the development of Association-wide long- and
short-term strategies on caregiving as well as in
implementing operational plans and budgets.
Prior to AARP, she researched and analyzed Medicare and Medicaid legislation and presented policy and educational material on programs affecting seniors. In addition, Ms. Oh has worked with multicultural populations, especially Asian Americans, as an outreach professional for the
National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare.
She has Masters of Science in Administration, with a Certificate in Gerontology from the West Chester University of Pennsylvania and holds B.S.
from Ewha Womans University in South Korea.
Daniel N. Kim
CRPC, Financial Advisor, Ameriprise
Platinum Financial Services
Director, C2 Education
In 2000, Kwangnam and her family relocated to Korea so her two sons
could embrace their Korean heritage. In 2004, they moved to Potomac,
MD. Kwangnam is the director at C2 Education Center in Bethesda, MD.
Jennifer Yoo
Broadcaster, Voice of America
Jennifer Yoo is an International Broadcaster at
Voice of America in Washington DC. She hosts a
daily show that provides a glimpse of American
culture to North Korea. She spent several years
as an on-air talent and a multi-media journalist
at Korean-American Media on DishNetwork in
Los Angeles. She also hosted and reported for JSTV on DishNetwork.
She is a Biola University graduate with degrees in Broadcast journalism and Biblical Studies and Theology. Yoo went on to continue her
education at Georgetown University focusing on Journalism. Currently,
she is pursuing her MA in Educational Leadership from George Washington University.
Grace Han Wolf
Herndon Council Member
Grace Han Wolf, a resident of Herndon since
1999, is serving her second term on the Herndon Town Council. She is the first Korean
woman elected to office in the Commonwealth
of Virginia. During her first term on the Town
Council, Wolf chaired the town’s Economic Development Task Force, which provided recommendations for growing
the town’s commercial base. She represents the town as advisory director on the Committee for Dulles Board of Directors and as a member of
the Fairfax County Economic Advisory Commission. She also serves on
the Virginia Municipal League’s Community and Economic Development
Policy Committee.
Currently a small business owner, Wolf has held positions in finance and
accounting at IBM Consulting, Deloitte and Touche Management Consulting, Dun & Bradstreet and Bankers Trust. She holds a BA in Economics and an MBA in Finance and Strategy, both from Cornell University.
Daniel Kim is an Ameriprise financial advisor.
His areas of focus include family finances, estate
and retirement planning strategies, saving for
education, and small businesses.
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Mentor Bios
Joseph Oh
Cosmetic Dentist, Galleria Dental Aesthetics
A Cosmetic Dentist at Galleria Dental Aesthetics,
Dr. Joseph Oh is a native of Korea and attended
Korea University in Seoul. He moved to the US
to attend the Medical College of Virginia where
he graduated in 1983. Ten years later, he joined
Dr. Chong Lee at Galleria Dental Aesthetics.
Dr. Oh is also a graduate of the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI). The advanced certifications he has received from this
world-renowned training center have helped mold him into one of the
top dentists in the area. In 2005, he was awarded “top dentists” in the
Consumers’ Checkbook for the Washington, D.C. area.
Kuk-Ja Kim
Senior Associate Architect, Muse Architects
Kuk-Ja Kim, AIA, LEED AP, Senior Associate, received a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and
a Master of Architecture from the University
of Maryland. Kuk-Ja joined Muse Architects in
1988 and became an Associate in 1999, and a
Senior Associate in 2003.
Esther Kim
Government Procurement, EPA
Esther Kim currently works at Headquarters
Procurement Operations Division at the Environmental Protection Agency. Prior to entering
the field of Federal Acquisition, Esther earned
an MBA from George Washington University
and a PMI GAC Accredited Graduate Certificate
in Project Management from Boston University.
In California, Esther had been a licensed CA Real Estate Broker and a
CA Notary Public. In addition, while working at Morgan Stanley, Esther
obtained Series 7 (The General Securities registered Representative
License), Series 66 (Registered Investment Adviser Representative License), Series 31 (Managed Futures Securities License) and CA Life Insurance Agent License.
Kyung-Shin Lee
Music Director, Washington Korean
Symphony Orchestra
Dr. Kyung-Shin Lee is the founder and the music
director of the Washington Korean Symphony
Orchestra. She has appeared on various Korean
television and radio programs and performed
numerous recitals and concert series in Korea,
Japan, Russia, Europe and the United States. In 1992 she performed in a
private concert for Pope John-Paul II in Vatican City.
Dr. Lee graduated from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston and received her Doctorate of Musical Arts from Catholic University
of America. She is also well known as a member of the Kyung Trio who
has performed throughout the globe.
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David S Kim
Associate Administrator, Policy and Governmental Affairs, Federal Highway Administration
David S. Kim serves as principal advisor to the
Federal Highway Administrator and manages a
team involved in transportation policy development, legislative analysis, highway data collection
and analysis, and international programs. He also
serves as DOT’s representative on the Interagency Working Group of the
White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
He is actively involved in the Korean American and Asian Pacific American
communities. He served as President of the Korean American Coalition,
Washington D.C. Area Chapter (KAC-DC), is on the advisory board of the
Network of Korean American Leaders (NetKAL), and has served on the
Board of Directors of other nonprofit organizations.
David earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from Occidental College and a Master of Public Administration from the University of
Southern California.
Sarah Yun
Director of Public Affairs and Regional Issues, KEI
Sarah Yun is the Director of Public Affairs and Regional Issues at Korea Economic Institute (KEI).
Ms. Yun manages KEI’s outreach programs that
educate Americans on developments in Korea
and U.S.-Korea relations inside and outside of
Washington, DC through various programs. Prior
to joining KEI, Ms. Yun served as an AmeriCorps member and was a director at the Women’s Business Development Center in Chicago.
Ms. Yun worked and interned at the U.S. Department of State, Albright
Stonebridge Group, and National Endowment for Democracy working on
a breadth of issues related to the Korean peninsula. In Korea, she worked
and interned at the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, Sejong
Institute, and KPMG Korea.
Ms. Yun holds an M.A. in International Relations at Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). She also holds a B.A.
in Political Science and Business Institutions from Northwestern University. Ms. Yun lived in Seoul, Korea for many years and is fluent in Korean
and proficient in Chinese Mandarin.
Elizabeth Kim
Project Manager, IBM
Ms. Kim is a project manager at IBM, providing
consulting services to the Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection.
She has over 23 years of experience in the IT industry and over 12 years of that time in the federal government consulting. She focuses her work
in software development, application integration, infrastructure upgrade
and earned value management.
She is an active supporter of KASF and a board member/treasurer of
Korean Community Service Center of Greater Washington.
Ms. Kim has a BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and holds active ITIL Foundation and PMP certificates.
Mentor Bios
Michael S. Kim
Principal, Aegis Investment Group
James I. Chong
Founder & CTO, VidSys, Inc.
Michael Kim is the founder of Aegis Investment
Group, LLC, a diversified commercial real estate
firm that provides investment, asset management, and development expertise to institutional, corporate and private clients. With 26 years
of industry experience, he specializes in creating
core and value-added strategies to maximize return on investment, generate cash flow, and increase earnings for clients.
James Chong is the Founder, Chief Technology
Officer, and Senior Vice President for Strategic Innovation at VidSys, Inc. and serves as a
technical visionary and innovator for emerging
technology applications. Over the past four
years, he has established and has been actively
driving global awareness of Physical Security Information Management
(PSIM) category.
Michael has been appointed to various advisory positions in redevelopment and revitalization task forces and panels in Virginia. He was a past
president of the Korean American Alliance (now Korean American Coalition). He graduated from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign
Service in 1986.
He is the chief architect of an interactive multimedia video communications platform that is utilized in some of the largest command, control,
and communications centers around the US. In 2007, Mr. Chong was selected in the CTO 25 by InfoWorld for his recognized leadership, strategy
and vision in the emerging market of security convergence.
Marianne Brackney
Lead National Public Affairs Specialist, U.S.
Social Security Administration
Marianne Brackney is a Lead National Public
Affairs Specialist in the Office of Communications (OCOMM) with the Social Security Administration (SSA). She serves as lead liaison
focused on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs), aging populations and Medicare Prescription Drug Costs
Extra Help Outreach activities. She also represents SSA for the White
House Initiative on AAPIs Interagency Implementation Team.
She has also served as Government Liaison, Public Relations Director
and Annual Korean Festival Program Committee Chair for the Korean
Society of Maryland, Delegate at Large for the 2005 White House Conference on Aging, President of the Korean Women’s Golf Association
of Maryland as well as Membership Director for the League of Korean
Americans, Maryland.
Marianne received her BS degree in Business Administration from the
University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland.
Jino Ahn
Mr. Chong graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University with Bachelor of Science degrees in two engineering disciplines.
Hannah Kim
Communications Director, Congressman
Charles Rangel
Hannah Y. Kim is currently the Communications
Director for Congressman Charles B. Rangel,
and one of the 10 elected Board Members of
Democratic Communicators Network (DC Net).
She spearheaded the historic passage of the
“Korean War Veterans Recognition Act, U.S. Public Law 111-41,” which
was signed by President Obama on July 27, 2009.
After earning her Bachelor’s from Seoul National University in 2005,
Hannah relocated to Washington, DC, and obtained a Master’s in Legislative Affairs at the George Washington University’s Graduate School
of Political Management. Hannah’s experiences span working for the International Leadership Foundation, United States Institute of Peace, and
Peace Corps Headquarters in DC, as well as a published author and CEO
of a start-up company in Los Angeles. Passionate about lifetime learning, Hannah also studied entrepreneurship at UCLA Anderson School of
Management and international relations at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.
CEO, AsianLife.com
Jino Ahn is the Founder and the President
of the National Association of Asian MBAs
(NAAMBA). NAAMBA’s core mission is to galvanize Pan-Asian business leaders and emerging leaders to empower Asian professional
community, with major emphasis in helping to
elevate more Asians to reach top executive levels in corporate America.
He is also the Founder and CEO of Asian Diversity, Inc. (ADI) and the
publisher of the online magazine AsianLife.
Ahn earned a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing & International Business
from New York University (Stern) and an MBA from Baruch College. Ahn
has served in the U.S. Army Reserve achieving the honorable rank of First
Lieutenant. He is a Certified Personnel Consultant and Certified Diversity
Consultant. Ahn is also the current President of the Korean Alumni Association of New York University, as well as a Founding Board Member
of the Asian Healthcare Leaders Association and Boy Scout America’s
Leadership Task Force.
Junnie Han
Management Analyst at Bureau of ATF;
Owner of Indigo Pineapple, LLC
Ms. Han is a Management Analyst at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) where she leads the inspection of
ATF’s field offices’ compliance to Bureau policies and procedures. During the past 8 years,
Ms. Han has inspected approximately 100 field offices in 48 States and 3
U.S. territories. In addition, she has also worked on policy development,
reengineering of office operational procedures, intelligence programs,
and succession planning.
In her spare time, Ms. Han also owns and operates her baking business,
Indigo Pineapple, where she makes creative customized cakes, cupcakes,
and cookies for various events and celebrations.
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Awards Banquet
~ 5:00 - 6:00 pm • Cocktail Reception ~
Procession of Scholarship Recipients
National Anthems: Sun A Yeo, Joseph Kim, Hyo Chang An, and Bora Lee (piano)
Opening Introductions.................................................. Sharon Lee & Jason Scott Park
Chairman’s Message..................................................... Dr. Sang Nam Lee, KASF National Chairman
Welcome Remarks........................................................ Leonard Kim, KASF Eastern Region President
~ Presentation of Appreciation Plaques ~
Special performance by a recipient............................... Sun A Yeo (2012 Scholarship Recipient)
Bora Lee, piano
“Song to the Moon” from Rusalk, Antonin Dvorak
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최영섭
~ Dinner ~
Keynote Speaker and Special Piano Performance......... Mr. Alpin Hong
~ Scholarship Presentation ~
Recipient’s Speech........................................................ Ji Lim, Super Scholarship Recipient
Closing Remarks / Silent Auction Announcement......... Mihae Kim
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Letter from the President, KASF, ERC
Leonard Kim
President, KASF Eastern Region
On behalf of the Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF), I would like to
thank everyone here tonight for joining us to congratulate this year’s scholarship
recipients. These students are truly deserving of our scholarships and they are most
grateful to each of our sponsors for the help.
Our organization is blessed with your continuing support, as it has allowed us to continue our mission and maintain steady
growth over the past 43 years. As the first and the largest Korean American scholarship organization in the United States,
we have much to be thankful for and much that is still expected from us.
This year, we introduced our very first Education and Career Conference, a program to help our students become better prepared for a career beyond their college educations. The focus of this Conference is not only to bring
together an impressive group of mentors (many of whom are our own board members) to share their knowledge and own experiences on successfully traversing the difficult journey from college to career. It is also intended
to promote sustained relationships between students and these mentors that will hopefully continue after
this Conference.
Some time ago, I shared the following statement with some of our students: “It’s not what you have, but what you do with
what you have that defines who you are.” I believe the same also applies to our organization. By expanding our traditional
role of awarding scholarships to also include sharing of our knowledge and experiences, it will help KASF shape itself as a
more valuable organization to help our students realize their full potential, and thereby to our community.
As we look back at our organization’s 40+ year history, we also strive to look ahead to the next 40 years and beyond. To
help ensure that future, we began a process this year of bringing together our future leaders by inviting a new group of
dedicated young professionals to join us as KASF volunteers and future leaders. I am confident that with their help, and
with your continued and generous support, the future of our organization will be a bright one.
Thank you again to each and every one of our board members, donors, sponsors, and volunteers for another successful
year for KASF.
Leonard Kim
President, KASF-ERC
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Letter from the Chairman, KASF National
Sang Nam Lee
Chairman, KASF National Board of Directors
First of all, I would like to congratulate all the scholarship recipients for your hard work. You
are the winners who have excelled in academic endeavors and overcome financial challenges, and were selected as fortunate recipients after significant competition with other
students. Therefore, you are the guests of honor for us this evening, and we are here to celebrate your accomplishments and to
encourage you to continue pursuing your dreams.
However, I must add that there were many students who were almost equally well-qualified, but did not receive the scholarships,
simply because we did not have enough funds.
As Chairman of the National Board of Directors, I can tell you that it is one of our goals to increase our endowment funds and step
up other fund-raising activities in the regional chapters. We have been awarding scholarships since 1969. It started right here in
Washington D.C. Even while we were giving scholarships every year without interruption for the past 43 years, we were able to accumulate 3.5 million dollars in our endowment fund from which we are giving $142,000 this year to students in 7 regional chapters
in the U.S. In addition, each regional chapter raises funds independently to award more scholarships, called “General Scholarships”.
However, this amount falls far short of our goals to meet the needs of our students. This is the very reason why we altogether need
to increase our effort to raise more funds from all areas of business and particularly from the Korean American community.
I specifically would like to commend the leaders of the Eastern Regional Chapter in Washington D.C. area for their efforts to raise
the funds to award scholarships this evening. Under the leadership of President Leonard Kim, all members of the board of directors
volunteered their time and effort. It is their spirit and dedication that keeps our organization to grow and remain strong. The recipients and the community alike should appreciate how hard it is to come up with such scholarships in today’s economy. We however
fully understand that the dollar amount of scholarships per student still needs to be increased as well as the number of recipients.
I also would like to take this opportunity to mention to you that President Leonard Kim recently led a campaign to recruit young professionals to get involved with KASF and received enthusiastic responses. They are now actively participating in mentorship, website
improvement, and even in the selection of scholarship recipients. Many of you have participated today in the education conference
today which is designed for both students and parents to provide the building blocks for a successful transition to college from high
school and a new career to the society from college.
I expect that the young people like you who will soon grow to be young professionals carry the torch of our foundation with new
energy and fresh ideas. Koreans strongly believe in education. It is in our culture and part of our proud tradition. Thus, our work
and mission for the Korean American Scholarship Foundation must be carried on. I sincerely hope that you keep this in mind so that
someday you will return to KASF in any capacity possible. For that, I truly count on you.
Sang Nam Lee, M.D.
Chairman, National Board of Directors
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Virginia Governor
Bob McDonnell
Governor of Virginia
Dear Friends:
On behalf of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia, I am pleased to extend warm greetings to everyone attending the Korean-American Scholarship
Foundation Eastern Region’s 4rd3AnnualScholarshipAwardBanquet.
The KASF is known throughout our Commonwealth for its active community involvement and for providing scholarships to deserving students seeking higher education. Your contributions have helped to better the KoreanAmerican community and shape a positive future for the citizens of our Commonwealth. Virginia is strengthened
by the diversity of its residents and we are blessed to have a large and vibrant Korean-American Community in our
Commonwealth. Your economic and cultural outreach efforts have enriched us all. Our country needs exemplary
citizens and positive role models like you to inspire citizens to serve for the benefit of our society.
I am delighted to congratulate this year’s scholarship recipients for your academic achievements and for your commitment to education. I applaud the KASF and its leadership for providing an educational and career conference
for both students and parents.
Best wishes for a successful and enjoyable scholarship ceremony and I wish the Korean-American Scholarship
Foundation and this year’s scholarship recipients the best of luck for continued success.
Sincerely,
Robert F. McDonnell
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Maryland Governor
Martin O’Malley
Governor of Maryland
Dear Friends:
Welcome to the 43rd annual Scholarship Banquet of the Korean American
Scholarship Foundation, Eastern Regional Chapter. We are truly thankful for the generosity of the Korean American Scholarship Foundation, making it possible for deserving students to pursue their dreams and compete in this
new economy.
For four years in a row, Maryland’s public schools have been named #1 in the nation and this year, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has affirmed Maryland as the #1 state in the nation for entrepreneurship and innovation. In
order to compete and win globally, we must continue to invest in the education of our children.
Thank you for your partnership and belief in our most important asset: the talents, skills, ingenuity and creativity
of our people.
On behalf of all Marylanders, best wishes for a memorable event.
Sincerely,
Governor
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Letter from the Ambassador
Y. J. Choi
Ambassador of the Republic of Korea
It is a great privilege to extend my warmest congratulations in celebration of the
43rd Annual Korean American Scholarship Award Ceremony.
As many of you are aware, the Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF) has granted numerous scholarship
awards to Korean American students across the nation. In an effort to support the many diverse academic passions and curiosities of young adults, KASF has proven to be an organization committed to the education of second
generation Korean Americans. In helping to meet the financial needs of these students, KASF has allowed for many
learning opportunities that may never have occurred without the foundation’s support. The Korean American
Scholarship Foundation has created a pathway towards a bright future for the Korean community.
Despite certain periods of economic decline in our country, for the past forty-three years the Korean American
Scholarship Foundation has continued to thrive in providing vital learning opportunities for Korean American students. This has been possible only due to the leadership efforts of the foundation. I am grateful for these leaders’
services, as well as for the many supporters present here today, who have donated the resources necessary to create this successful organization. My deep appreciation goes out to all those present here.
Lastly, I would like to sincerely congratulate all those students who received a scholarship this year. It was your
dedication and hard work that brought you here and it is that same work ethic that will bring your success in the
future. You deserve to be proud of your accomplishments. Please continue to strive in reaching for higher education and more learning opportunities. I expect that all of you will make a significant difference in your respective
communities.
Please enjoy this event. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Y. J. Choi
Ambassador
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2012 KASF MCs
Sharon Lee
Anchor, News 4 WJZ and WBZ
Sharon Lee is an award winning broadcast journalist who anchored and reported the news
for the CBS stations WJZ-TV in Baltimore and WBZ-TV in Boston. She has won 1st Place
Associated Press awards for General Excellence in Individual Reporting and for Best
Feature story. She most recently served as a commissioner in Howard County reviewing its
Charter which is the county’s constitution. Miss Lee also started her own production
company called Heart Song Productions which documents milestones and special stories in everyday lives.
Miss Lee grew up in Florida and received a scholarship to attend the University of Florida before moving to Boston.
While studying at Harvard University, she won the title of Miss Massachusetts, and earned scholarship money
from the Miss America Organization - the largest source of scholarship for women in the world. During her tenure,
she witnessed the power and the responsibility of the media to relay information to the people who need it most.
That realization led to a Master’s degree from NYU while working as a field producer at WCBS-TV in New York.
Sharon is a classically trained soprano who has performed all over the world. She is an avid golfer, traveler, and
reader who can ballroom dance the night away. However, she treasures most the time she spends with her son and
husband - Dr. Edward Ahn. She lives in Ellicott City, MD where she helps lead the Women’s Ministry at her church,
and is active with her son’s Montessori school.
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Jason Scott Park
Managing Consultant, IBM Global Business Services
Jason Scott Park is a Managing Consultant in the Strategy and Transformation Practice at
IBM Global Business Services. He primarily serves public sector clients within IBM’s Supply
Chain Management Practice Area and Operations and Planning Strategy – Lean Six Sigma
Service Area. Federal clients include organizations within the U.S. Department of Defense
and U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Mr. Park’s private sector industry experience
includes financial services, real estate, and retail. He is a Project Management Institute (PMI) Certified Project
Management Professional (PMP) and an American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Six Sigma Black Belt.
Mr. Park was a former board member for the Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL), University
of California, San Diego (UCSD) Triton Enterprise Network (TEN) of Greater Los Angeles, and Korean Churches
of Community Development (KCCD). Mr. Park was also an inaugural fellow for the Network of Korean American
Leaders (NetKAL) Fellowship Program through the University of Southern California School of Social Work.
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Keynote Speaker & Special Performance
Alpin Hong
Pianist; past KASF scholarship recipient
Rooted in extensive classical training and a background in skateboarding, snowboarding, martial arts, and video games, Mr. Hong is a creative force unmatched
in his youthful vivacity and boundless energy. His astonishing ability to connect
to people of all ages, experiences, and backgrounds distinguishes him and shapes his evolving performance style.
The Ocala Star-Banner called Mr. Hong “Classical for the iPod generation.”
Mr. Hong’s uniquely humorous and visionary approach to arts education has resulted in artistic residencies worldwide. In recognition of the pianist’s gift for communicating his passion for music to audiences of all ages, The
McGraw-Hill Companies honored him with the Robert Sherman Award for Music Education and Community Outreach. His tireless pursuit to find, inspire, and collaborate with talents in every community results in unforgettable
presentations that both expand worlds and hit close to home.
Mr. Hong completed performances in all fifty states with concerts in Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska in 2011. In
August, Mr. Hong made his debut at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, performing Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody
on a Theme of Paganini. Later that summer, the audience of Crested Butte, Colorado witnessed Mr. Hong in an
unprecedented collaboration with multiple-Grammy-Award-winning bluegrass and folk rock legend John McEuen
of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
His triumphant return to Steamboat Springs’ Strings in the Mountains Festival featured the world premiere of
Sonata for Mallets and Piano by Mike Garson with percussionist and composer Simon Boyar, as well as collaborations with festival directors Andrés Cardenes and Monique Mead. Mr. Hong and Mr. Boyar went on to collaborate
in a two-week residency in Las Vegas/Henderson, Nevada, during which they shared their gifts with thousands of
area students. The grand finale of this residency featured the Las Vegas Youth Orchestra in a Halloween concert
titled “Heroes and Villains, Might and Magic”. A lightsaber duel, and the premiere of their composition Heroes and
Villains for piano, percussion and orchestra, was a spectacle of light and sound that thrilled the capacity crowd.
In December, Mr. Hong performed as a guest artist of the White House as part of the 2011 White House Holiday
celebration.
Alpin Hong is a native of Michigan and made his orchestral debut with the Kalamazoo Symphony at the age of
ten. He moved to Los Angeles soon after and garnered competition victories at a young age with wins at the 1989
Stravinsky Piano Competition, the 1993 SYMF Competition and the 1994 Los Angeles Spotlight Awards Competition. He was the winner of the Concert Artists Guild Competition in 2001. His teachers include Mark Richman and
Emilio del Rosario. He completed his Master’s degree as a student of Jerome Lowenthal at The Juilliard School.
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Special Guest Performance
Sun A Yeo
Soprano
Sun A Yeo has performed many leading roles at Brooklyn Opera Company, New York Lyric
Opera, The Martina Arroyo Foundation, CUA, and in various opera scenes. She was invited
to perform at the Italian and Bulgarian embassy in Washington D.C. and has participated
in various voice festivals. She is a winner of Gerda Lissner International Voice Competition
and the 2011 Catholic University of America Concerto Competition. Since 2008, she has
performed at the Metropolitan Opera as a chorister. She also sang in the New Artist Concert in Korea. Ms. Yeo
received her Bachelor’s degree from The Catholic University of Korea and Master’s degree from Manhattan School
of Music. Currently, she is a candidate for a Doctor of Musical Arts at The Catholic University of America.
Joseph Kim
Tenor
Joseph Kim graduated from University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Music. He then
earned a Master of Music and Master of Arts from University of Cincinnati College - Conservatory of Music. He received scholarships from Korean American Scholarship Foundation
in 1996 and 1997. He is currently working as a medical Speech-Language Pathologist and a
Choir conductor at KUMC at Greater Washington.
Hyo Chang An
Tenor
Hyo Chang An received his Bachelor of Music degree from Yonsei University and studied in
the Artist Certificate program at George Mason University in 2010 and 2011. He made his
opera debut at the KBS Hall in 2004 in Seoul, Korea and has performed many times since. In
2010 and 2011 he participated in the Amalfi Music and Arts Festival in Italy and also had a
master class with well-known baritone singer, Dwayne Croft.
Bora Lee
Pianist
Bora Lee received her Bachelor of Music from Yonsei University. She went on to earn a
Master of Music and Doctor of Musican Arts degree from University of Cincinnati College
- Conservatory of Music. Bora is an accomplished Orchestral Pianist at the Washington Korean Symphony Orchestra. Her Recent performance engagements include Carnegie Hall,
Kennedy Center, and the Embassy of Poland.
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2012 Scholarship Recipients
College Students
Ji
Christine
Yong
Cha Hyun
Timothy
Judy
Jennifer
Jaeon
Dasha
Joon
Seungwon
Zion
Yeree
Yun Jeong
Hwansuck
Sun
Su
Rebecca
Hyojin
Myeongyeon
JiHae
Kyung Eun
Yoonhee
Dahea
Sun A
Esther
Han Ju
Inji
Daniel
Haein
Eunji
Keven
JungWook
Huk Min
Yeon Ju
Eun Bi
Ju Myung
Kevin
HyungJoon
Richie
Se Hyung
Isaac
Esther
Jeongih
Daniel
Esther
Heum
Yongwoon
Jessica
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Lim *
Chang
Suh
Kim
Kim
Cha
Doran
Kwak
Smith
Park
Shin
Ko
Kim
Yu
Song
Park
Kang
Lee
Kim
Son
Lim
Kim
Ahn
Kim
Yeo
Lee
Kim
Hwang
Aum
Cho
Kim
Ji
Seo
Kwon
Son
Son
Kim
Seo
Kim
Jang
Kim
You
Lee
Han
Lee
Park
Kim
Han
Moon
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
University of Virginia
University of Pennsylvania
Duquesne University
The Wharton School - University of Pennsylvania
University of Virginia
University of Maryland School of Social Work
University of Pennsylvania
Carnegie Mellon University
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
The George Washington University
Johns Hopkins University
Swarthmore College
Maryland Institute College Of Art
University of Maryland
The University of North Carolina
Duke University
James Madison University
American University
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
University of Virginia School of Medicine
The Catholic University of America
University of Pennsylvania
University of Virginia
Georgetown University
The George Washington University Law School
Duke University
St. John’s College
University of Pennsylvania
The College of William and Mary
Westminster Theological Seminary
University of Pennsylvania
Shenandoah University; Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy
Johns Hopkins University
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Lafayette College
George Mason University
University of Maryland Baltimore School of Pharmacy
Eastern Mennonite Seminary
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
George Mason University
Yuen Byun University
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Virginia
* Super Scholarship winner
2012 Scholarship Recipients
High School Students
Irene
Hyae-In
Haejin
Lydia
Leila
Richard
Young
Jaeyoung
Hyunjae
Su Young
Alex
Chan
Rebecca
Andrew
Hwang
Seo
Song
Han
Chang
Shin
Kim
Park
Kim
Kim
Paik
Lee
Oh
Oh
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
The Early College at Guilford
Thomas S. Wootton High School
Mountain View High School
The Gilman School for Boys
Centennial High School
Mills E. Godwin High School
Long Reach High School
Mathematics and Science High School at Clover Hill High School
W.T. Woodson High School
Fairfax High School
George Washington Carver Center for the Arts and Technology
Dulaney High School
2012 Scholarship Recipients
Ji Lim
Christine Chang
Yong Suh
Cha Hyun Kim
Timothy Kim
Judy Cha
Jennifer Doran
Jaeon Kwak
Dasha Smith
Joon Park
Seungwon Shin
Zion Ko
Yeree Kim
Yun Jeong Yu
Hwansuck Song
Sun Park
Su Kang
Rebecca Lee
Hyojin Kim
Myeongyeon Son
JiHae Lim
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2012 Scholarship Recipients
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Kyung Eun Kim
Yoonhee Ahn
Dahea Kim
Sun A Yeo
Esther Lee
Han Ju Kim
Inji Hwang
Daniel Aum
Haein Cho
Eunji Kim
Keven Ji
JungWook Seo
Huk Min Kwon
Yeon Ju Son
Eun Bi Son
Ju Myung Kim
Kevin Seo
HyungJoon Kim
Richie Jang
Se Hyung Kim
Isaac You
Esther Lee
Jeongih Han
Daniel Lee
Esther Park
Heum Kim
Yongwoon Han
Jessica Moon
Irene Hwang
Hyae-In Seo
Haejin Song
Lydia Han
Leila Chang
Richard Shin
Young Kim
Jaeyoung Park
Hyunjae Kim
Su Young Kim
Alex Paik
Chan Lee
Rebecca Oh
Andrew Oh
2012 Scholarship Recipient Essay
JiHae Lim
James Madison University student
My grandfather was no ordinary man. Each morning he would get up at 4 a.m. and begin his day by sweeping the front yard with a broom. Then he would wake his children
for the daily family morning worship time. He was the only man known to me who was a doctor but not wealthy.
He also held two jobs as a doctor on weekdays and as a pastor on weekends.
Many parents advise their children to pursue medicine or law so that they could live a wealthy and comfortable
life. Grandfather was the epitome of the direct contradiction to that popular belief. Living a lavish life seemed to
be the last thing that occupied his mind. Rather, he never stopped looking for a way to give. For example, every
month, he visited rural villages without any doctors to give check-ups free of charge. Also, he gladly made free appointments for those who couldn’t afford them. One person who acknowledged my grandfather for his generosity
was a pastor named Ildo Choi; in his book The Cooking Poet Who Scoops Out Love (밥짓는 시인 퍼주는 사랑),
he thanked my grandfather for helping his sick son in times of need. The Red Cross also presented him an award.
Not only that, he did not accept any payments for his service in the ministry.
Ironically, in his later years he developed stomach cancer. His last words to my father and aunts were not of monetary inheritance; rather, he told them, “Money I cannot give you, but there is one thing I can: the gospel. That
is my greatest inheritance to you on this earth.” I have probably heard this quote a thousand times, repeated by
my father. Naturally these words stayed with me over the years, even after my grandfather had long passed away.
Another astonishing moment was during his funeral. Most of the people who had come to the funeral were ones
who had personally received help from my grandfather, and many confessed that he was like a second father to
them. They didn’t simply view him as a benefactor; Grandfather had made a lasting impact on peoples’ lives, beyond the obvious benefit they received.
My grandfather had inspired my father to choose his profession as a pastor, and he has inspired me as well. Only,
my chosen field of profession is not ministry, but medicine. I have seen how my grandfather used his job as a
doctor to glorify God and help others, and he was not interested in just making a comfortable life for his family.
Seeing this has left such a great impact on me and I too want to work in the same environment and with the same
mindset. That is how I decided upon my major of nursing and I hope to use my degree to help others and make a
positive impact in the community around me as my grandfather did.
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2012 Scholarship Recipient Essay
Yong Suh
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine student
After college, I undertook a research fellowship at the National Institutes of Health in
the laboratory of Dr. Francis Collins, who had a profound impact on my commitment
to become a physician-scientist-leader. Under his guidance, I contributed to an international study to map and
identify susceptibility genes for type 2 diabetes, and his career path from a physical chemist to a medical scientist
showed me how seemingly disparate career paths can be synergistic and contributory to a productive career in
medicine. Working alongside Dr. Collins at the mecca of biomedical research showed me that one does not have
to choose a clinical career at the exclusion of research, education, and leadership. This inspired me to take a multipronged approach to building my career in healthcare.
In addition to being a brilliant physician-scientist, Dr. Collins taught me the importance of serving others, and his
past work as a physician volunteer in a rural missionary hospital in Nigeria motivated me to lead a life of service.
During my research fellowship, I volunteered as a Korean language interpreter at the NIH Clinical Center, which
introduced me to patients with rare diseases and reminded me of what initially drew me to clinical medicine: patient care. I remember assisting one Korean family whose daughter was afflicted with McCune-Albright syndrome.
Even though her parents knew no cure existed for their daughter’s condition, they were singularly dedicated to her
wellness and to the advancement of research about her medical condition. Few careers allow one to so intimately
connect with another human being on a daily basis. In countless conversations that I have had with patients and
their families, people have shared not only the details of their illness but also their personal crises, ideologies, and
passions. I have learned that while drugs and surgeries do not always rehabilitate the physical health of patients,
through genuine care and empathy, physicians can help restore emotional well being and a sense of dignity to
patients and their loved ones.
Perhaps the most important lesson that I learned from Dr. Collins is living a life of purpose. The tragic events of
9/11 occurred during my tenure at the NIH. During a time of grave uncertainty and fear, Dr. Collins organized a
town hall meeting in which he reminded us that we were doing “good work” and that the heinous terrorist attacks
should not derail us from our mission to advance research and improve health. This sense of mission has brought
me to Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where I am continuing my journey to become a leader in healthcare. I
have expanded my research repertoire to include comparative effectiveness research, which has allowed me to
examine healthcare issues that straddle clinical practice, economics, and policy. The healthcare system has evolved
into a complex ecosystem of multiple stakeholders with competing interests, and I believe my ongoing academic
training in both patient care and research will prepare me for a career dedicated to making our healthcare system
more efficient and equitable.
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KASF Lifetime Service Award
Dr. Ung Soo Kim
Dr. Kim served as the President of KASF-Eastern Region from 1983 to 1985 and as the Chair of the KASF National Board
from 1989 to 1991. Dr. Kim is credited for his vision of expanding KASF from a local organization to a national organization.
He served as the first Chair of the KASF National Board and was instrumental in raising funds from major Korean corporations, including Pohang Steel and Korean Airlines, to help establish our National Board Endowment Fund. With Dr. Kim’s
foresight to expand the foundation into a national organization, KASF continues to broaden its reach and now has seven
regional chapters across the United States.
Dr. Yoon-Soo Park
Dr. Park served as the President of KASF-Eastern Region from 1994 to 1995 and as the Chair of the KASF National Board
from 2000 to 2001. Dr. Park is considered one of the most prolific fundraisers for KASF as he has raised more than
$100,000 during his tenure as the National Chair and nine chair scholarships as the President of KASF-ERC. Dr. Park remains very active with KASF as he continues to serve as the Chair of Investment Committee for the KASF National Board
and as the senior advisor to the President of KASF-ERC.
Congratulations
Korean American Scholarship Foundation
for supporting generations of scholars and professionals.
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KASF Scholarships
2012 New Chair Scholarships
Ambassador Jack Pritchard (KEI) Scholarship
The scholarship honors Ambassador Pritchard, whom spent countless years supporting and strengthening the U.S.-Korea
partnership, and aims to aide young, emerging leaders and scholars who will shape this critical relationship.
Ambassador Charles L. (Jack) Pritchard served as President of the Korea Economic Institute (KEI) from February 2006- June
2012. Prior to joining KEI, he was a visiting fellow at the Brookings Institution, from September 2003 - February 2006,
where he focused on U.S. policy toward North Korea and the evolving nature of the United States-Japan foreign and security relationship. Ambassador Pritchard served as ambassador and special envoy for negotiations with the Democratic
People’s Republic of Korea and the U.S. representative to the Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organization in the administration of President George W. Bush from April 2001 until September 2003. Previously, he served as Special Assistant to the President for National Security
Affairs and Senior Director for Asian Affairs, Director of Asian Affairs in the National Security Council, and deputy chief negotiator for the Four
Party Peace Talks in the administration of President William J. Clinton. He is the recipient of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal.
Hyung Soon & Hee Hyun Im Scholarship
Mr. Sung Bin Im established a chair scholarship in memory of his parents Mr. Hyung Soon Im (임형순) and Mrs. Hee Hyun Im (임희현).
2012 Designated Scholarships
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Korea Economic Institute (KEI)
$35,000
($25,000 Chair Scholarship)
($10,000 Designated Scholarship)
Jurie Foundation
Young Dahl Song
Honorable Duk-Soo Han
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
KASF-ERC Presidents (Marina Kim, Patrick Lee and Leonard Kim)
$4,000
Korean American Medical Association
Korean American Dental Association
Korean United Methodist Church
World Mission Church of Washington
Jeffrey Kim & Soo Shin
Nae Won Lee
Kum Oak Lee Foundation (Anna Lee)
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
Byoung Seun Cho
Seoul National University
The Korea Times
Korea International Trade Association (KITA)
C2 Education/Bethesda
Gary Cha
Kong Surk Park
Eric Choe
Anonymous
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Chong Pak
$500
KASF Scholarship
Eastern Regional Chapter Chair Scholarships
Year
Chair Scholarship Name
Scholarship Category
Year
Chair Scholarship Name
1973
John D. Yun Scholarship
General
2000
Ok Bong Lee Chung Scholarship
General
1985
Walter W. Park Scholarship (hon)
General
2000
LG U.S.A. Scholarship
General
1985
Pohang Iron & Steel Co. Scholarship
2000
Kimok & Sun Hui Chung Scholarship
General
1985
Kyu Sup Chung Scholarship
General
2002
Byung Keun & Pyoung Ran Choi Scholarship
Arts, Music or Athletic
1985
Athletic Scholarship
Athlete (Golf)
2002
Chong Sun Chay Scholarship
SamSung Advanced Institute of
Science
and Engineering
Metallurergy & Electronics
Scholarship Category
Student Golfer or Athlete
1986
Stanley S. Lee Scholarship
General
2002
1986
Myong Soon Jean Scholarship
General
Technology (KAIT) Scholarship Myoung Ho & Yup Kong Scholarship
Finance
1986
Pai Chae Scholarship
General
2003
1987
Sin-Ran Ji & Eun Ja Kim Scholarship
General
2003
Soo Nam Han Memorial Scholarship
General
Theology
2004
Sun Yung Kim Scholarship
General
Veterinary Science
2005
Doohyung Chung Scholarship
General
General
2005
Joshua & Elizabeth Kim Scholarship
General
2005
Jean Whan Kim Memorial Scholarship
General
2005
Dwight & Amy Im scholarship
General
2005
Yun & Kim Foundation Scholarship
General
2006
Ung Soo Kim & Silmo Kim Scholarship
General
2006
Elder Chang Ho Do & Na Ok Baik Scholarship
General
2006
Hanju & Soonja Lee Scholarship
General
2006
Yong Bo Hong & Soonjoo Kim Scholarship
General
2007
Kyung Jin Oh Memorial Scholarship
General
2007
Chung Choon Young Foundation (CCYF) Scholarship
1987
Theology Scholarship
1988
Il Hwa Lee Scholarship
1989
Ung Soo Kim Scholarship (hon)
1989
Hak Kyun Chang Scholarship
Theology
1989
Jung Sook Chung Scholarship
Theology
1989
Sung Woo Lee Scholarship
General
1990
Gehwan Choi Scholarship
Medicine
1991
Korean Airline Scholarship
General
1991
Ryun Ho Kim Scholarship
General
1992
Benjamin Souh Scholarship
General
1993
Keun Oak Lee Scholarship
General
1993
Eui Baik Chung Scholarship
Medicine
1994
Hyung-Kyu Woo Scholarship
Literature
Tongyang Nylon Scholarship
General
2007
Jung Kap & Sung Sook Hahm Memorial
Scholarship
General
1994
1995
Joo Ho Choe Scholarship
Medicine
2007
Yeun Tae & Soon Hee Kim Scholarship
General
1995
Samsung Electronics Scholarship
2007
Byung Hwa Jo & Hwang Gum Park Scholarship
General
2007
Hwanghaedo Association of Greater
General
1995
Soon Young Rhee Park Scholarship
Washington Scholarship
1995
Yang Baek Scholarship
General
2008
Rev. Moon Hyuk Kang Scholarship
1996
Woo Lae Oak, Keun Young Jang Scholarship
General
2008
Open Door Presbyterian Church (ODOC) Theology/
Scholarship
Missionary Children
1997
Cinthia Kim Scholarship
General
2008
Yong Gul & Wanda Park Scholarship
General
1998
Yo Taik Song Scholarship
General
2009
Dae Hyun Ko Memorial Scholarship
General
1999
American Wheat Mission, Inc.
Handicap students
2010
Mike Yu Shik Kim Memorial Scholarship
General
1999
The Ki Chul Koh Scholarship
Computer Science
2011
Il Ho Kim Memorial Scholarship
General
1999
Wol Rye Kim Scholarship
General
2011
Kum Ock Lee Foundation Scholarship
2000
Whayoung Cho Lee Scholarship
General
2000
Yoon-Soo & Dju Hyun Park Scholarship
General
2012
2012
Ambassador Jack Pritchard (KEI) Scholarship Public Policy Hyung Soon & Hee Hyun Im Scholarship
General
2000
Yoon-Soo Park Scholarship (hon)
General
Asian Study or Journalism
Literature, Music, or Fine Arts
Special Ed
General
Korean School
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About KASF
Goals
목표
The Korean American Scholarship Foundation is established 1) to assist
Korean American students in pursuit of their academic and personal
achievement, 2) to encourage their community and civic service as an
integral part of their leadership development, and 3) to nurture a sense
of pride and confidence in Korean cultural heritage and tradition.
한미장학재단은 1) 미국 에 거주하는 한인 학생들의 학력증진과 인
격 한양을 돕고, 2) 리더십 개발을 위해 지역사 회 봉사를 장려 하
며, 3) 한국의 문화유산과 전통에 대한 자긍심을 배양토록 함으 로
써, 한인학생들이 지도자로서의 역량을 발휘할 수 있도록 최선을 다
하고 있습니다.
Background
배경
Founded in 1969 by a small group of concerned individuals in Washington, D.C., the KASF began as a local organization with limited focus and
funding sources. However, with the dramatic growth of the Korean immigrant community in the U.S., the KASF has expanded to other regions
to broaden its funding base. Since inception the KASF has been able to
build an endowment fund of over $3.6 million, through the generous
support of both Korean and American corporations as well as individuals. Each year, the KASF has been able to offer scholarship awards to an
increasingly large number of students. To date, over 5,000 students have
benefited from KASF scholarships.
본 재단은 1969년 미국의 수도 워싱턴 D.C. 에 거주하는 뜻있는 몇
몇 인사들에 의해 제한된 목표와 기금을 갖고 지역적 기구로 시작되
었습니다. 그 후 미국내에 한인이민의 급격한 성장으로 재단은 장학
금 모금 지역을 확대하고 미국전역에 걸친 장학재단으로 성장 발전
하였습니다. 본 재단은 개인 기부금, 한국 혹은 미국 사엽체의 기부
금으로 현재 360만불이 넘는 기금을 확보하고 있습니다. 따라서 본
제단은 장학금 수여대상 학생수를 매년 증가시키고 있고 그 숫자는
올해로 5천명을 넘었습니다.
Organizational Structure
한미장학 재단으로 위싱턴 D.C. 에서 시작하여, 로스엔젤레스, 시카
고, 애틀란타, 뉴욕, 디트로이트, 휴스턴 에 각각 지역 장학회를 두고
미국 전국에 걸친 장학재단을로 성장하여 1989년에는 전국 이사회
를 조직하기에 이르렀습니다. 따라서 매년 수적으로 급성장하는 한
인 학생들 을 더욱 활발히 지원해 줄 수 있게 되었습니다.
The Korean American Scholarship Foundation is a nationwide organization with separate regional offices in Washington, D.C., Chicago, Los
Angeles, Atlanta, New York City, Detroit and Houston. To better serve
the fast growing number of Korean-American students nationwide, the
KASF established a national executive board composed of representatives from each of the regions in 1989.
Scholarships
CHAIR SCHOLARSHIPS are established through a one-time donation of
$25,000 or more by individuals or corporations. KASF will pay $1,000 in
perpetuity in the name of a given Chair Scholarship.
DESIGNATED SCHOLARSHIPS are established by contributions of $1,000
or more and awarded each year of contribution.
조직
장학금 종류
영구 장학금 개인 혹은 단체가 $25,000 이상을 한 구 좌로 일시
에 기증함으로써 신설되며 매년 지정된 전공 장학금으로 한 학생당
$1,000을 수여하고 있습니다.
지정 장학금 은 매년 $1,000이상을 기중함으로서 설치되며 의학,
신학, 체육, 경영, 사회복지 등 지정된 전공분야를 전공 하는 학생들
에게 매년 수여하고 있습니다.
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS are funded by KASF fundraising activities.
일반 장학금 은 다양한 전공분야 학생들에게 각각 $2,000씩 수여
하고 있습니다.
SUPER SCHOLARSHIPS Each year, the students with the most outstanding performance are selected to receive our highest award of $5,000.
수퍼 장학금 은 매년 최우수 학생 대상으로 $5,000 씩 수여하고 있
습니다.
HIGH SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - High School students are eligible to apply for this Award.
Selection is based on outstanding achievements in music, arts, sports,
community and social services, and leadership. Each receives $500.
고등학생 특기장학금 - 이 장학금은 고등학생을 위한 것으 학업, 음
악, 미술, 글짓기, 웅변, 운동, 봉사활동 그리고 지도력 등에서 얼마
나 두각을 보였나를 심사기준으로 하여 수여하고 있습니다.
for more information, please visit our website, www.kasf.org
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KASF Board of Directors & Officers
KASF OFFICERS OF THE NATIONAL BOARD & REGIONAL PRESIDENTS
National Board with Regional Chapters
<Established in 1989>
1952 Gallows Road
Suite 310
Vienna, VA 22182
T: (703) 748-5935
e-mail: national@kasf.org
Chairpersons National Board
1989 - 1991
Ung Soo Kim
1991 - 1993
Young Whan Park
1994 - 1995
Keith S. Kim
1996 - 1997
Chulho Kim
1998 - 1999
Yong Kun Kim
2000 - 2001
Yoon Soo Park
2002 - 2003
Moon Song Oh
2004 - 2005
Il Chu Choi
2006 - 2007
K. Hongja Okim
2008 - 2009
Khee Park
2010 - 2011
Chung Lee
2012 - 2013
Sang Nam Lee
National Board Officers
Chairman:
Vice Chairman:
Executive Director:
Chief Financial Officer:
Sang Nam Lee
Augie Lee
Leonard Kim
Sue Lee
National Board Committees
Investment:
Yoon Soo Park
Organization:
Sung Su Kang
Scholarship:
Frank Lee
Web:
Khee Park
Regional Presidents
Eastern Region:
Western Region: Southern Region: Midwestern Region: Northeastern Region: Mideastern Region:
Southwestern Region: Leonard Kim
Gloria Lee
Hung Won Jun
Edward Rim
James Lee
Youngho Kim
Steve Kim
Eastern Regional
<Established in 1969>
e-mail: eastern@kasf.org
1969 - 1973 1973 - 1977 1977 - 1980 1980 - 1982 1983 - 1985 1985 - 1987 1987 - 1989 1989 - 1991
1991 - 1993
1994 - 1995
1996 - 1997
1998 - 1999
2000 - 2001
2002 - 2003
2004 - 2005
2006 - 2007
2008 - 2009
2010 2011 - 2012
Walter K. Park
John D. Yun
Yo Taik Song
Wha Young Chun
Ung Soo Kim
Young Whan Park
Choon Taik Suh
Chulho Kim
Sang Nam Lee
Yoon Soo Park
K. Hongja Okim
Dong Seung Lee
Il Sang Yoon
In Hwan Oh
Augustine W. Paik
Hee Kyung Hong
Patrick C. Lee
Marina Kim
Leonard Kim
EASTERN REGIONAL CHAPTER
Executive Board
President:
Vice President:
Special Assistant to President:
Executive Director:
Treasurer:
Secretary General:
Website:
Online Application System:
Leonard Kim
Sang Kim
Steve Yun
Min Park
Joseph Jeon
Bong Rhee
Benjamin Nah
Committee Chair
Scholarship:
Banquet:
Nomination:
Fund Raising:
Edward Chun
Mihae Kim
Patrick Lee
Marina Kim /
Henry Choi
Young Professional Steering Committee
Jennifer Yoo
Priscilla Baek
Sarah Yun
Esther Kim
Hannah Kim
Wil Kim
Jennifer Roh
Jacob Kim
Eric Suh
2012 SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
2012 BANQUET COMMITTEE
Chair:
Members:
Chair: Members:
Edward Chun
Ferris Ahn
Lisa Chun
Kwangnam Hwang
Mike Hwang
Joseph Jeon
Leonard Kim
Sang Kim
Patrick Lee
Sang Nam Lee
Ben Nah
Min Park
Bong Rhee
Eric Suh
David Yang
Mihae Kim
Edward Chun
Leonard Kim
Sang Nam Lee
Joseph Jeon
Min Park
Ferris Ahn
Ayan De
Lisa Chun
Hannah Kim
Jacob Kim
Steve Yun
Sang Kim
Minsuh Son
Henry Choi
Jennifer Yoo
Chris Chon
Bong Rhee
Kyunglim Lydia Kim
Josh Seo
Mike Hwang
Kwangnam Hwang
Jackie Choi
Priscilla Baek
Sarah Yun
Esther Kim
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KASF Board of Directors & Officers
Board of Directors
Mr. & Mrs. Ahn, Ferris SJ & Mia
Mr. & Mrs. Boo, Shawn & Joan
Mr. & Mrs. Chay, Chong Sun
Dr. & Mrs. Cho, Byung Suen & Hea Sook
Mr. & Mrs. Cho, Shin Hyung
Dr. & Mrs. Eric J.W. Choe
Mr. & Mrs. Choi, Henry & Unsil
Mr. & Mrs. Choi, Seung Hong & Kwang Ja
Mr. & Mrs. Choi, Steve & Leena
Mr. & Mrs. Chun, Daniel & Jill
Drs. Chun, Edward & Lisa
Mr. & Mrs. Elmejjad-Yi, Jeung Hwa
Mrs. Chung, Eui Baik
Mr. & Mrs. Chung, Kyu Sup & Insook
Mr. & Mrs. Hahm, Patrick & Tracy Chung
Mr. & Mrs. Hahm, Sung Ho
Dr. & Mrs. Ham, Samuel & Tammy
Dr. & Mrs. Hong, Hee Kyung
Mr. & Mrs. Huh, Bom Hoe & Lee, Mi Jung
Mr. & Mrs. Hwang, Mike & Kwangnam
Dr. & Mrs. Im, Dwight D
Mr. & Mrs. Im, Sung Bin
Mr. & Mrs. Jeon, Joseph
Mr. & Mrs. Kang, Yu Suk & Jindo
Drs. Kim, Daniel Ik Jae & Myung Ho
Dr. & Mrs. Khim Jay
Mr. & Dr. Kim, Leonard & Kyung Shin
Mr. & Mrs. Kim, Marina & Adrien Gorman
Ms. Kim, Mihae
Dr. & Mrs. Kim, Ryun Ho
Mr. & Mrs. Kim, Sang H. & Sang Hee
Dr. & Mrs. Kim, Theodore
Dr. Kim, Ung Soo
Mr. & Mrs. Kim, Yung C. & Kristy
Mrs. Koh, Yong Soo
Dr. & Mrs. Lee, Don Seung
Mr. & Mrs. Lee, Gun Seon
Dr. & Mrs. Lee, Hanju & Soonja
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Mr. Lee, Nae Won
Dr. & Mrs. Lee, Patrick C. & Jenny
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Mr. & Mrs. Lee, Robert
Drs. Lee, Sang Nam & Whayoung Lee
Ms. Lee, Sue (Hyun Su)
Dr. & Mrs. Moon, Sung Kil & Kae Shik
Mr. & Mrs. Nah, Benjamin & Oh Yearn
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