As a Korean adoptee I've been heavily involved in cross-cultural interactions.

I've done this through my international experiences in dancing, community service,

study abroad, and diversity activities. Through ASIA Inc. I’ve participated in an

exchange program raising awareness of Korean adoption in Seoul. I’ve also

mentored, fund raised, and helped out in many other aspects to benefit the Korean

Adoptee community in America and abroad. My community service work has

spanned several countries and continents helping locals in Peru, the Galapagos

Islands, and Korea to improve their communities. While studying abroad in South

Korea I was able to use my interest in dance to perform and interact with Koreans

and foreigners from around the world. I was able to share my culture and gain new

insights into different cultural perspectives and outlooks. In high school I revived

the Upper School Diversity Committee to address racial tensions at Sandy Spring

Friends School and help facilitate discussions among the student body about

diversity. In my current job, overseeing an autistic man has widened my knowledge

and appreciation for people across the functioning spectrum and given me more

empathy for difference in this world. Working with individuals and across the

community on these issues has been very rewarding.

My work has led to my strong interest in bringing my skill set to a larger

diplomatic scale and platform. My goal for this job is to employ my skills and

experience to further American interests through intelligence analysis and create an

impact through public service.