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MISSION STATEMENT
Our goal is to provide a platform for the residents of Koreatown and highlight the diversity of the Korean American experience. We found that while each person had his or her own unique spin on life and success, a common thread among all the interviewees was their passion and optimistic tenacity in the face of racial, socioeconomic, political, or professional obstacles. Our hope through this project is to show that there is no one "right" way to be Korean or successful.
KATE HURKate is a sophomore at Amherst College studying political science. She spent this summer interning at the Korean American Coalition, where she gained insight on working at a non-profit. Kate was born in Los Angeles, California, but grew up in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
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JOSHUA SUHJosh is a sophomore studying Cognitive Science at UC San Diego. Working with Korean American Family Services as an intern this summer, he learned the value of keeping workers’ mental health in check. He hopes to start a non-profit of his own down the road.
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ASHLEY HONGAshley is a sophomore at Brown University. This summer she interned with Assemblymember Miguel Santiago (AD-53), where she staffed the Member at various events and delved into local issues of interest, such as housing, higher education, and homelessness.
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MOON GWAKMoon is a sophomore at New York University studying International Relations. Through SCIP, he interned with Mayor Garcetti at the LA City Hall, where he organized community events and helped develop stronger relations between the government and Korean non-profit organizations.
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