Dr. Jeff Kim
Educator
Anaheim Union High School District
& Irvine Unified School District
Cal State Fullerton
The Council of Korean Americans (CKA) is thrilled to host the highly anticipated 2023 Envision Gala and National Summit in Washington, DC, from October 26-28, 2023. Join us as we commemorate the monumental 120th anniversary of Korean immigration to the United States and celebrate the remarkable 70-year U.S.-Korea alliance, all under the inspiring theme of Making History: From Pioneers to Visionaries.
This year’s program will pay homage to the resilient generation that laid the foundation for the thriving Korean American community we see today. From navigating a post-war society to embarking on Trans-Pacific immigration and adapting to life in a foreign land, these pioneers have undeniably shaped the path for future generations. By supporting CKA’s mission as an attendee or a sponsor, you will have the opportunity to engage with influential individuals and contribute to the advancement of our community.
Join us at the 2023 Envision Gala and National Summit in Washington, DC, as we make history together.
The Council of Korean Americans (CKA) is thrilled to host the highly anticipated 2023 Envision Gala and National Summit in Washington, DC, from October 26-28, 2023. Join us as we commemorate the monumental 120th anniversary of Korean immigration to the United States and celebrate the remarkable 70-year U.S.-Korea alliance, all under the inspiring theme of Making History: From Pioneers to Visionaries.
This year’s program will pay homage to the resilient generation that laid the foundation for the thriving Korean American community we see today. From navigating a post-war society to embarking on Trans-Pacific immigration and adapting to life in a foreign land, these pioneers have undeniably shaped the path for future generations. By supporting CKA’s mission as an attendee or a sponsor, you will have the opportunity to engage with influential individuals and contribute to the advancement of our community.
Join us at the 2023 Envision Gala and National Summit in Washington, DC, as we make history together.
2023 Envision Summit & Gala Honorees
EMBRACE UNITY
TRAILBLAZER AWARD
EMPOWER AWARD
ASHLEY PARK
Actress
Tony, Grammy & Critics Choice Nominee
SUNNY PARK
Chief Executive Officer
Great American Scholarship Foundation
JAMES RHEE
Owner & Author
Red Helicopter
Johnson Chair of Entrepreneurship
Howard University
L. SONG RICHARDSON
President
Colorado College
2023 Envision Summit & Gala Honorees
INSPIRE AWARD
ASHLEY PARK
Actress
Tony, Grammy & Critics Choice Nominee
EMBRACE UNITY
SUNNY PARK
Chief Executive Officer
Great American Scholarship Foundation
TRAILBLAZER AWARD
JAMES RHEE
Owner & Author
Red Helicopter
Johnson Chair of Entrepreneurship
Howard University
EMPOWER AWARD
L. SONG RICHARDSON
President
Colorado College
2023 Envision Gala Emcees
EUN YANG
Anchor
News 4 Today
NBC Washington
SAM HYUN
Co-Founder
1587 Sneakers
Director of Federal Relations
City of Boston
PAUL SONG
Director of Trusts & Estates
Bonhams
EUN YANG
Anchor
News 4 Today
NBC Washington
SAM HYUN
Co-Founder
1587 Sneakers
Director of Federal Relations
City of Boston
PAUL SONG
Director of Trusts & Estates
Bonhams
2023 Envision Gala PERFORMERS
GRACE KELLY
Award-Winning Musician
& Songwriter
IGNACE JANG
Honolulu Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster
CHRIS SUEHISA-JANG
Pianist & Music Teacher
GRACE KELLY
Award-Winning Musician
& Songwriter
IGNACE JANG
Honolulu Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster
CHRIS SUEHISA-JANG
Pianist & Music Teacher
2023 Breakfast Forum with Artists
Steven Young Lee
Artist
Director Emeritus
Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts
Chil Kong
Consulting Producer
Nickelodeon’s Bossy Bear
Adjunct Professor of Theatre
Bowie State University
Jinyoung Lee Won
Documentary Filmmaker
Founding Producer
Now Production Films
Nicole Dowd
Head of Public Programs
Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art
Linda Butcher
Managing Director
Council of Korean Americans
2023 National Summit
Abraham Kim
Executive Director
Council of Korean Americans
Soo Kim Venkatesan
Partner
BFR Partners
Summit & Gala
Co-Chair
CKA Board Vice Chair
Taeku Lee
Bae Family Professor of Government
Harvard University
Charles Jung
President
International Association of Korean Lawyers (IAKL) Overseas
Juliet K. Choi
Chief Executive Officer
Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF)
Jerry Kang
Distinguished Professor of Law & Distinguished Professor of Asian American Studies
UCLA School of Law
Yul Kwon
Vice President of Product Management
Google
Catherine Kim
Senior Vice President
Editorial
NBC News
Tim Hwang
Chairman
Co-Founder & CEO
FiscalNote
Jonathan Sposato
Chairman & Co-Founder
Geekwire LLC
Dug Song
Co-Founder & Funder
Song Foundation
Angela Killoren
President
US Scripted Division
CJ ENM America
Charles Kim
Co-Founder & President
Third State Books
Ed Park
Author
Same Bed Different Dreams
James Rhee
Owner & Author
Red Helicopter
Johnson Chair of Entrepreneurship
Howard University
Debbie Leilani Shon
Chief Strategy Officer & Chief Legal Officer
USA Gymnastics
Soo Kim
Managing Partner & Chief Investment Officer
Standard General
L. Song Richardson
President
Colorado College
NatKAL 12's Community Project Winners
Nicolle Beaury
Marketing & Operations
Brian Beaury Jiu Jitsu
David Y. Kim
CA34 Congressional Candidate
Children’s Court Attorney
LA Dependency Lawyers
Hannah Lee
Product Manager for Android Privacy & Security
Google
Isabella Park
Physician Executive Leader
Northwell Health
Jean Oh
Counselor & Learning Disabilities Specialist
Chaffey College
GALA & SUMMIT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Support the 2023 Envision Gala and Summit, the Council of Korean Americans (CKA)’s largest fundraising event of the year. Join us in amplifying the national voice of the Korean American community and advancing its influence across the country. Your partnership and investment are crucial to CKA’s tireless efforts to empower today’s and tomorrow’s leaders. Become a tiered sponsor and be a part of this important movement. All contributions are tax-deductible.
Click below for details about various tiered sponsorship opportunities for individuals and corporations.
GALA & SUMMIT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Support the 2023 Envision Gala and Summit, the Council of Korean Americans (CKA)’s largest fundraising event of the year. Join us in amplifying the national voice of the Korean American community and advancing its influence across the country. Your partnership and investment are crucial to CKA’s tireless efforts to empower today’s and tomorrow’s leaders. Become a tiered sponsor and be a part of this important movement. All contributions are tax-deductible.
Click below for details about various tiered sponsorship opportunities for individuals and corporations.
2023 GALA SPONSORS
Platinum
Gold
Leezie Kim &
Gary Restaino
Gary Restaino
Marie Oh Huber
in honor of Bonnie Oh
in honor of Bonnie Oh
Soo Kim Venkatesan &
Debbie Leilani Shon
Debbie Leilani Shon
Sue & Randy Sim
Sapphire
Asian Pacific American
Leadership Foundation (APALF)
Bill Kim
Stephen Y. Park Group
at Morgan Stanley
Nassiri & Jung LLP
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jinhee & Joseph Kim
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Marianne Brackney
Michael & Sunny Yang
Paul Kim & Ellen Koo
Rutan & Tucker, LLP
Song United
Susan Kim & David Lee
Ruby
Bernard & Christine Moon
Citrin Cooperman
Edward Dhong
Goodwin Procter
InnovatorsBox®
Jaewoo Lee
Jeffrey & Mihae Stefani
Julie Kim
LeeToledo PLLC
Noona’s Noonchi, LLC
Signature Health Services,
Kebok Foundation
Stanley Shin
Tom & Anna Kim
Auction Sponsors
Park Dae Sung
Community Sponsors
Paul Song
VISION FUND DONORS
Chairman
Eugene & Carol Choi
Peter & Jihee Huh
Michelle Rhyu
& Stephen Neal
Gideon & Susie Yu
President
Dow Kim Family Foundation
Leadership
Joseph Bae & Janice Lee
David & Lillian Chun
Michael Keyoung
Bill & Mary Kim’s
Charitable Fund
David J. Kim & June H. Lee
Yul Kwon
Brian Byun & So Yong Park
CS & Jin Park
Kee & Susan Park
Salle Yoo & Jeffrey Gray
Suzanne Yoon
Soo Kim Venkatesan
Contact us at ckagala@councilka.org for more information.
We look forward to seeing you on October 26-28, 2023
Contact us at ckagala@councilka.org for more information.
We look forward to seeing you on October 26-28, 2023.