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<\/a><\/p>\nA daylong conference is designed for emerging Korean American leaders!
\nExplore the power of networks, mentoring and sharing, to think broadly and innovatively about the meaning of success, and gain tools to further their leadership and professional development.<\/p>\n
PROGRAM & PANELISTS
\n8:15am -9:00am: Registration and Continental Breakfast
\n9:00am – 9:15am: Welcome and Introduction.
\nSun Kim, KOWIN NY chapter president
\nSongnam Suk, Kowin U.S. Eastern Regional Director
\nHon. Se-Joo Son, Korean Consulate General in New York
\n9:15am – 10:00am: Morning Keynote
\nSpeaker: Kyung H. Yoon, founder & CEO of Talent Age Associates
\n10:00am – 10:15am: Coffee Break<\/p>\n
10:15am – 11:15am:
\nPANEL 1: POWER OF PASSION
\nThis panel will explore the power of incorporating \u201cwho we are\u201d\u2014our identity, values, faith, passions\u2014into what we do. This alignment of mission and profession can provide special meaning and purpose to our work\u2014what are strategies for seeking this balance in our professional journey?<\/p>\n
Panelists:
\nElise Chong, Executive Director, Hope for New York
\nKyung B. Yoon, Executive Director, Korean American Community Foundation
\nMyung Lee: Deputy Commissioner, Administration for Children’s Services, Division of Early Care and Education
\nModerator: Jensen Ko, COO, Archego Capital LLC
\n11:15am \u2013 11:30am: Coffee Break<\/p>\n
11:30am – 12:30pm:
\nPANEL 2: POWER OF BREAKING THROUGH
\nIn this panel, you will hear from successful Korean American leaders and role models from a variety of industries share their insights and strategies for career success. Whether working in finance, law, academia, non-profit or virtually any field, today\u2019s professionals need to navigate a job environment that is increasingly competitive. What are some practical lessons for career advancement and are there particular challenges and opportunities to consider as a Korean American?<\/p>\n
Panelists:
\nAlex Chi, Managing Partner, Goldman and Sachs
\nSusannah Gottlieb, Associate Professor of English & Comparative Literature, Northwestern University
\nTony W. Lee, Founder and Managing Partner, One Rock Capital
\nDiana Son, TV Screenwriter
\nJane Hyun, Author of \u201cBreaking the Bamboo Ceiling\u201d and founder, Hyun & Associates
\nModerator: Sandor Hau, Managing Director, Nomura Securities<\/p>\n
12:30pm \u2013 1:30pm; Networking Lunch
\n1:45pm-2:15pm: Keynote Speech
\nSpeaker: Marie Myung-Ok Lee, Novelist and Professor of Writing
\n2:15pm – 2:30pm: Coffee Break<\/p>\n
2:30pm – 3:30pm:
\nPANEL 3: POWER OF IMAGINATION
\nThis panel will explore the power of risk-taking and entrepreneurship. What innovative spirit and strategies does it take to start up an enterprise on your own and make it succeed?<\/p>\n
Panelists:
\nMelissa Ko, Founder and Managing Partner, Covepoint Emerging Markets Macro Fund New York & recognized as one of 50 leading women in Hedge Funds
\nKyung H. Yoon, CEO & founder of Talent Age Associate; formerly Vice-Chairman, Heidrick & Struggles
\nJessica Nam Kim, Founder and CEO, BABBACO
\nEddo Kim, Founder & CEO, The Supply
\nModerator: Shannon Shin Choi, CEO, Shin Choi\/Coleridge & Co.<\/p>\n
3:30pm – 4:30pm:
\nPANEL 4: POWER OF STORYTELLING
\nThis panel will explore the power of communication: from fiction writing and journalism to PR & Marketing– having the skills to promote your brand, grow a following and tell your story are more important than ever in this age of ever-expanding storytelling platforms.<\/p>\n
Panelists:
\nJuju Chang, Correspondent & Anchor, ABC News \u201cNightline\u201d
\nMarie Myung-Ok Lee , Novelist and Professor of Writing
\nCynthia Park, Former President & CEO, K&L Group
\nModerator: Kyung B. Yoon, Executive Director, KACF
\n4:30pm \u2013 4:40pm: Closing Session, Shannon Shin Choi, Conference Chair
\n5:00pm- 7:00pm: Cocktail Reception at Barn Joo, 893 Broadway (bet 19th & 20th), New York City<\/p>\n