Registration • Lunch Starts : 11:30 AM
Summit: 11:30 AM – 5:50 PM
Closing Reception: 5:50 PM – 7:00 PM
Mayflower Hotel
1127 Connecticut Ave NW • Washington, D.C.
OUR STORIES, OUR FUTURE:
The Korean American Leadership Summit
Registration • Lunch Starts : 11:30 AM
Summit: 11:30 AM – 5:50 PM
Closing Reception: 5:50 PM – 7:00 PM
Mayflower Hotel
1127 Connecticut Ave NW • Washington, D.C.
OUR STORIES, OUR FUTURE:
The Korean American Leadership Summit
The Council of Korean Americans’ Envision Summit convenes under the theme “The Power of Our Stories.” This high-energy, half-day gathering brings together Korean American and Asian American trailblazers, innovators, and emerging leaders from across the nation to celebrate how our identities, experiences, and wisdom shape industries, culture, and communities.
Through inspiring panels and candid cross-sector conversations, participants explore how our personal and collective narratives fuel innovation, leadership, and social impact across business, policy, medicine, the arts, and sports. Each dialogue reveals how the Korean American story—marked by resilience, creativity, and vision—continues to influence and enrich the American experience.
More than a conference, the Envision Summit is a platform to elevate voices, connect generations, and catalyze the next wave of Korean American leadership—a celebration of who we are, how far we’ve come, and the future we are building together as a national leadership Korean American community.
11:30 am
SUMMIT REGISTRATION
11:30 am – 12:15 pm
LUNCH NETWORKING | Light Lunch Provided
12:15 pm – 12:20 pm
OPENING REMARKS |
Linda Butcher, Managing Director, CKA
Abraham Kim, President, CKA
Hosea Chang, Summit Co-Chair
Linda Butcher, Managing Director, CKA
Abraham Kim, President, CKA
Hosea Chang, Summit Co-Chair
12:20 pm – 5:50 pm
PANEL SESSIONS AND FIRESIDE CHATS | Followed by Reception
The Council of Korean Americans’ Envision Summit convenes under the theme “The Power of Our Stories.” This high-energy, half-day gathering brings together Korean American and Asian American trailblazers, innovators, and emerging leaders from across the nation to celebrate how our identities, experiences, and wisdom shape industries, culture, and communities.
Through inspiring panels and candid cross-sector conversations, participants explore how our personal and collective narratives fuel innovation, leadership, and social impact across business, policy, medicine, the arts, and sports. Each dialogue reveals how the Korean American story—marked by resilience, creativity, and vision—continues to influence and enrich the American experience.
More than a conference, the Envision Summit is a platform to elevate voices, connect generations, and catalyze the next wave of Korean American leadership—a celebration of who we are, how far we’ve come, and the future we are building together as a national leadership Korean American community.
11:30 am
SUMMIT REGISTRATION
11:30 am – 12:15 pm
LUNCH NETWORKING | Light Lunch Provided
12:15 pm – 12:25 pm
OPENING REMARKS |
Linda Butcher, Managing Director, CKA
Abraham Kim, President, CKA
Hosea Chang, Summit Co-Chair
Linda Butcher, Managing Director, CKA
Abraham Kim, President, CKA
Hosea Chang, Summit Co-Chair
12:25 pm – 5:50 pm
PANEL SESSIONS AND FIRESIDE CHATS | Followed by Reception
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| Time | Event | Speakers |
| Envision Summit : Mayflower Hotel | ||
| 11:30 am | Summit Registration Opens | |
| 11:30 am - 12:15 pm | Networking Luncheon | Light Lunch Provided | |
| 12:15 pm - 12:20 pm | Introduction Remarks | Summit Chair Welcome |
Linda ButcherManaging Director, CKA
Abraham KimPresident, CKA
Hosea ChangCKA Board Member and Co-Chair of Envision Summit
|
| 12:20 pm - 12:45 pm |
Fireside Chat #1: Global Marathons Every Mile a Story: Resilience, Purpose, and the Power of Movement
Award-winning journalist Eun Yang interviews world-record marathoner Jeannie Rice on her extraordinary journey, Korean American heritage, resilience, and defying age barriers to inspire generations toward vitality, purpose, and excellence.
|
Moderator
Eun YangAward-Winning Broadcast Journalist Anchor, NBC4 Washington News
Speaker
Jeannie RiceElite Marathon Runner, AbbottWMM Six Star Medal Holder & Multiple World-Record Holder (130+ marathons) |
| 12:45 pm - 1:35 pm |
Panel 1: Visual Arts The Transforming Power of Art: How Korean Americans are shaping the Contemporary Art World
This distinguished panel brings together Korean and Korean American artists, curators, collectors, and arts leaders who are redefining the global contemporary art landscape. They explore how creativity, identity, and cross-cultural collaboration drive innovation and influence, while highlighting the growing representation and leadership of Korean Americans in major institutions. The discussion also invites the community to engage more deeply—supporting artists, investing in culture, and amplifying Korean American creativity worldwide.
|
Moderator
Tina KimFounder & Owner, Tina Kim Gallery
Panelist #1
Emil J. KangEntrepreneur-in-Residence, Yale Ventures Cultural Innovation Lab, Yale University; Agnes Gund Visiting Professor of the Practice of Arts at Brown University
Panelist #2
Miyoung LeeVice President & Trustee, Whitney Museum of American Art; Private Collector
Panelist #3
Patrick LeeDirector, Frieze Seoul |
| 1:35 pm - 2:00 pm |
Fireside Chat #2: Performing Arts Owning the Stage: Representation, Resilience, and Performance Dreams
Award-winning performer Stephanie Jae Park shares her inspiring journey from Broadway to television and film, reflecting on identity, resilience, and representation as a Korean American artist. Through candid conversation with UCLA Music Professor Travis Cross, she explores how creativity and authenticity have shaped her success across multiple stages—and how her experiences illuminate the broader path for Asian American voices striving for visibility, inclusion, and excellence in the performing arts.
|
Moderator
Travis CrossProfessor of Music and Director of Bands, UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music
Speaker
Stephanie ParkAward-winning Broadway, Film & Television Actress & Vocalist |
| 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm |
Panel #2: Medicine and Public Health Care, Culture, and Courage: Korean Americans Leading Change in Health and Medicine
This expert panel highlights Korean American physicians shaping public health and medicine through identity, purpose, and service—sharing how compassion, resilience, and advocacy drive their leadership, equity efforts, and community impact in healthcare.
|
Moderator
Kee ParkDirector of Policy & Advocacy, Program in Global Surgery & Social Change, Harvard Medical School
Panelist #1
Isabella ParkAssociate Medical Director & Director of Geriatrics & Palliative Care at Long Island Jewish (LIJ) Forest Hills
Panelist #2
David HongPresident & Founder, Children of Korea; Former Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital
Panelist #3
Dona Kim MurpheyFounder & CEO, PrognosUs |
| 2:50 pm - 3:15 pm | Coffee Break | Networking | |
| 3:15 pm - 3:40 pm |
Fireside Chat #3: International Finance Global Capital, Media Power, and the Korean American Voice
Global financial strategist and acclaimed TV commentator Tom Lee shares his journey from immigrant roots to becoming a leading voice in global markets and the cryptocurrency world. With trailblazing NetKAL alum and Vice President at Glenmede, Jena Boccetti, Tom discusses his path to media influence, insights on emerging technologies and digital currency, and his vision for empowering Korean Americans to lead, innovate, and amplify their voices within the fast-changing worlds of finance, business, and media.
|
Moderator
Jenna BoccettiVice President, Relationship Manager & Wealth Advisor, Glenmede
Speaker
Tom LeeCo-Founder & Head of Research, Fundstrat Global Advisors; Former Chief Equity Strategist, JP Morgan Chase & Co. |
| 3:40 pm - 4:30 pm |
Panel #3: Domestic and Foreign Policy At the Crossroads of Power and Identity: Korean Americans in a Changing Geopolitical World
This thought leader panel examines how Korean and Asian Americans navigate global power shifts and identity politics amid changing U.S.–Asia relations, exploring policy, diplomacy, and leadership roles in shaping alliances, equity, and community impact.
|
Moderator
Ellen KimDirector, Korea Economic Institute
Panelist #1
Victor ChaPresident, Geopolitics & Foreign Policy Department and Korea Chair at the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS); Distinguished University Professor, Georgetown University
Panelist #2
Jennifer LeeManaging Principal, The Asia Group
Panelist #3
Paul CheungPresident, Committee of 100 |
| 4:30 pm - 5:20 pm |
Panel #4: National Sports Breaking Boundaries: Korean Americans Changing the Game
This distinguished panel with a rising national basketball coach and top executive explores how Asian Americans are breaking barriers in professional sports, sharing lessons on leadership in competitive sports, and new opportunities from courts and fields to the boardroom for the national Asian American community.
|
Moderator
Hosea ChangCKA Board Member & Co-Chair, Envision Summit
Panelist #1
Marshall ChoFounder, Meadow Park Basketball; 2024 & 2025, Head Coach for World Team, Nike Hoop Summit
Panelist #2
Milton LeeFounder and CEO of MiSL6 Advisors; Former Executive, Brooklyn Nets |
| 5:20 pm - 5:45 pm |
Panel #5: Voices for the Next Generation Hopes and Opportunities: Looking to the Future of the Korean American Community
This dynamic panel features emerging Korean American leaders sharing insights on identity, leadership, and collaboration, inspiring intergenerational partnership to build a more inclusive, innovative, and empowered Korean American community.
|
Moderator
Peter HamiltonFounder/President, National Korean Student Alliance; Associate, Torridon Law Firm PLLC
Panelist #1
Aiden LeePhilanthropic Content Creator/Founder, Tessera Compassion
Panelist #2
Andrew JungPresident, Sejong Society
Panelist #3
Julia ChonArtist, Muralist & Founder, Kimchi Juice |
| 5:45 pm - 5:50 pm | Closing Remarks |
Kee Park & Susan Park, Envision Gala Co-Chairs
Hosea Chang, Envision Summit Co-Chair
Linda Butcher, Managing Director, CKA
|
| 5:50 pm - 7:00 pm | Networking Reception | |
| 11:30 am | Summit Registration Opens | |
| 11:30 am - 12:15 pm | Networking Luncheon | Light Lunch Provided | |
| 12:15 pm - 12:20 pm | Introduction Remarks | Summit Chair Welcome |
Linda Butcher Managing Director, CKA
Abraham KimPresident, CKA
Hosea ChangCKA Board Member and Co-Chair of Envision Summit |
| 12:20 pm - 12:45 pm | Fireside Chat #1: Global Marathons Every Mile a Story: Resilience, Purpose, and the Power of Movement
Award-winning journalist Eun Yang interviews world-record marathoner Jeannie Rice on her extraordinary journey, Korean American heritage, resilience, and defying age barriers to inspire generations toward vitality, purpose, and excellence.
|
Moderator
Eun YangAward-Winning Broadcast Journalist Anchor, NBC4 Washington News
Speaker
Jeannie RiceElite Marathon Runner, AbbottWMM Six Star Medal Holder & Multiple World-Record Holder (130+ marathons) |
| 12:45 pm - 1:35 pm | Panel #1: Visual Arts The Transforming Power of Art: How Korean Americans are shaping the Contemporary Art World
This distinguished panel brings together Korean and Korean American artists, curators, collectors, and arts leaders who are redefining the global contemporary art landscape. They explore how creativity, identity, and cross-cultural collaboration drive innovation and influence, while highlighting the growing representation and leadership of Korean Americans in major institutions. The discussion also invites the community to engage more deeply—supporting artists, investing in culture, and amplifying Korean American creativity worldwide.
|
Moderator
Tina KimFounder & Owner, Tina Kim Gallery
Panelist #1
Emil J. KangEntrepreneur-in-Residence, Yale Ventures Cultural Innovation Lab, Yale University; Agnes Gund Visiting Professor of the Practice of Arts at Brown University
Panelist #2
Miyoung LeeVice President & Trustee, Whitney Museum of American Art; Private Collector
Panelist #3
Patrick LeeDirector, Frieze Seoul |
| 1:35 pm - 2:00 pm | Fireside Chat #2: Performing Arts Owning the Stage: Representation, Resilience, and Performance Dreams
Award-winning performer Stephanie Jae Park shares her inspiring journey from Broadway to television and film, reflecting on identity, resilience, and representation as a Korean American artist. Through candid conversation with UCLA Music Professor Travis Cross, she explores how creativity and authenticity have shaped her success across multiple stages—and how her experiences illuminate the broader path for Asian American voices striving for visibility, inclusion, and excellence in the performing arts.
|
Moderator
Travis CrossProfessor of Music and Director of Bands, UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music
Speaker
Stephanie ParkAward-winning Broadway, Film & Television Actress & Vocalist |
| 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm | Panel #2: Medicine and Public Health Care, Culture, and Courage: Korean Americans Leading Change in Health and Medicine
This expert panel highlights Korean American physicians shaping public health and medicine through identity, purpose, and service—sharing how compassion, resilience, and advocacy drive their leadership, equity efforts, and community impact in healthcare.
|
Moderator
Kee ParkDirector of Policy & Advocacy, Program in Global Surgery & Social Change, Harvard Medical School
Panelist #1
Isabella ParkAssociate Medical Director & Director of Geriatrics & Palliative Care at Long Island Jewish (LIJ) Forest Hills
Panelist #2
David HongPresident & Founder, Children of Korea; Former Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital
Panelist #3
Dona Kim MurpheyFounder & CEO, PrognosUs |
| 2:50 pm - 3:15 pm | Coffee Break | Networking | |
| 3:15 pm - 3:40 pm | Fireside Chat #3: International Finance Global Capital, Media Power, and the Korean American Voice
Global financial strategist and acclaimed TV commentator Tom Lee shares his journey from immigrant roots to becoming a leading voice in global markets and the cryptocurrency world. With trailblazing NetKAL alum and Vice President at Glenmede, Jena Boccetti, Tom discusses his path to media influence, insights on emerging technologies and digital currency, and his vision for empowering Korean Americans to lead, innovate, and amplify their voices within the fast-changing worlds of finance, business, and media.
|
Moderator
Jenna BoccettiVice President, Relationship Manager & Wealth Advisor, Glenmede
Speaker
Tom LeeCo-Founder & Head of Research, Fundstrat Global Advisors; Former Chief Equity Strategist, JP Morgan Chase & Co. |
| 3:40 pm - 4:30 pm | Panel #3: Domestic and Foreign Policy At the Crossroads of Power and Identity: Korean Americans in a Changing Geopolitical World
This thought leader panel examines how Korean and Asian Americans navigate global power shifts and identity politics amid changing U.S.–Asia relations, exploring policy, diplomacy, and leadership roles in shaping alliances, equity, and community impact.
|
Moderator
Ellen KimDirector, Korea Economic Institute
Panelist #1
Victor ChaPresident, Geopolitics & Foreign Policy Department and Korea Chair at the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS); Distinguished University Professor, Georgetown University
Panelist #2
Jennifer LeeManaging Principal, The Asia Group
Panelist #3
Paul CheungPresident, Committee of 100 |
| 4:30 pm - 5:20 pm | Panel #4: National Sports Breaking Boundaries: Korean Americans Changing the Game
This distinguished panel with a rising national basketball coach and top executive explores how Asian Americans are breaking barriers in professional sports, sharing lessons on leadership in competitive sports, and new opportunities from courts and fields to the boardroom for the national Asian American community.
|
Moderator
Hosea ChangCKA Board Member and Co-Chair, Envision Summit
Panelist #1
Marshall ChoFounder, Meadow Park Basketball; 2024 & 2025, Head Coach for World Team, Nike Hoop Summit
Panelist #2
Milton LeeFounder and CEO of MiSL6 Advisors; Former Executive, Brooklyn Nets |
| 5:20 pm - 5:45 pm | Panel #5: Voices for the Next Generation Hopes and Opportunities: Looking to the Future of the Korean American Community
This dynamic panel features emerging Korean American leaders sharing insights on identity, leadership, and collaboration, inspiring intergenerational partnership to build a more inclusive, innovative, and empowered Korean American community.
|
Moderator
Peter HamiltonFounder/President, National Korean Student Alliance; Associate, Torridon Law Firm PLLC
Panelist #1
Aiden LeePhilanthropic Content Creator/Founder, Tessera Compassion
Panelist #2
Andrew JungPresident, Sejong Society
Panelist #3
Julia ChonArtist, Muralist & Founder, Kimchi Juice |
| 5:45 pm - 5:50 pm | Closing Remarks |
Kee Park & Susan Park, Envision Gala Co-Chairs
Hosea Chang, Envision Summit Co-Chair
Linda Butcher, Managing Director, CKA
|
| 5:50 pm - 7:00 pm | Networking Reception |