Abraham Kim President, Council of Korean Americans Speaker Abraham Kim, Ph.D., is the President at the Council of Korean Americans (CKA). He comes to CKA with 20 years of experience in foreign policy analyses, leadership development and innovation consulting. Previously, Dr. Kim served as Executive Director at the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center located on…
Jeannie Rice Elite Marathon Runner, AbbottWMM Six Star Medal Holder & Multiple World-Record Holder (130+ marathons) Speaker Jeannie Rice is one of the world’s most accomplished masters marathoners. Born in South Korea and later immigrating to the United States, she began running at age 35 to stay fit—transforming a casual hobby into a record-breaking career…
Miyoung Lee Vice President & Trustee, Whitney Museum of American Art Panelist Miyoung Lee is a distinguished art collector, philanthropist, and cultural leader whose vision and advocacy have made a lasting impact on the contemporary art landscape. As Vice President and Trustee of the Whitney Museum of American Art, she plays a vital role in…
Patrick Lee Director, Frieze Seoul Panelist Patrick Lee is a leading figure in Asia’s contemporary art scene and currently serves as Director of Frieze Seoul, one of the most dynamic international art fairs in the region. Since his appointment in 2021, Lee has played a pivotal role in establishing Frieze Seoul as a global hub…
Travis Cross Professor of Music & Director of Bands, UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music Moderator Travis J. Cross is an acclaimed conductor, composer, and music educator who serves as Professor of Music and Director of Bands at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. At UCLA, he conducts the renowned Wind Ensemble, mentors graduate…
David Hong President & Founder, Children of Korea; Former Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital Panelist Dr. David S. Hong, MD, FAANS, is the President and Founder of Children of Korea and the former Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital. A board-certified pediatric neurosurgeon, Dr. Hong is nationally…
Dona Kim Murphey Founder & CEO, PrognosUs Panelist Dr. Dona Kim Murphey, MD, PhD, is a neurologist, neuroscientist, and health justice advocate and activist who serves as Founder and CEO of PrognosUs and Chief Scientific Officer of Synthesys Brain Health. She earned her B.A. in History & Science from Harvard College and her MD/PhD in…
Jena Boccetti Relationship Manager & Wealth Advisor, Glenmede Moderator Jena Boccetti is Vice President, Relationship Manager & Wealth Advisor at The Glenmede Trust Company of Delaware, where she provides strategic wealth management advice and fiduciary services to help clients achieve their financial, philanthropic, and legacy goals. Prior to joining Glenmede, Jena served as the Senior…
Tom Lee Chairman of BitMine; Co-Founder & Head of Research, Fundstrat Global Advisors Speaker Tom Lee is the Co-Founder and Head of Research at Fundstrat Global Advisors, a leading independent research and market strategy firm providing insight to institutional investors, corporations, and family offices worldwide. With over 25 years of experience in equity research, macro…
Ellen Kim Director of Academic Affairs, Korea Economic Institute Moderator Ellen Kim is director of academic affairs at KEI. Previously, she was deputy director and senior fellow with the Korea Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Her research focuses on U.S.-Korea relations, North Korea, and U.S.-China strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific.…