This week’s episode of Korean American Perspectives features Angella Ahn, violinist of the world-renowned Ahn Trio and Professor of Music at Montana State University. From being one of the fabled “Asian American Whiz Kids” on the 1987 cover of Times magazine to what it was like to perform at the White House, Angella recollects incredible stories of lessons learned from her travels and performances. Find out what Angella means when she says “all politicians should play in a string quartet”,...

This week’s episode of Korean American Perspectives features CKA Associate Member John Brougher, Founder and CEO of Skyrocket Strategies (formerly Brougher Strategies). John shares about his experience growing up as a Korean American transracial adoptee in McLean, VA, how his political awakening and passion for social justice came about, and his role in cultivating the next generation of Korean American leaders. Join us as John reflects upon the impact of social justice, civic engagement, and...

This week's episode of Korean American Perspectives features CKA Associate Member Sylvia Kim, Chief Innovation Officer of the Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF) and Founding Director of the National Asian American Community Foundation (NAACF).   From her Korean Canadian upbringing to her groundbreaking philanthropic efforts in Orange County to her inspirational path towards achieving work-life balance, Sylvia Kim shows us the importance of creating the future you want to see, both for our...

Our third episode of our ten-episode series features Dr. David S. Kim & Bennett Kim. Dr. David S. Kim is an Associate Clinical Professor at UCLA, Assistant Director for the OBGYN Department at Cedar-Sinai Medical Group, and Founder of Korean American Health Coalition. Bennett Kim is Managing Principal at Big Rock Partners Senior Housing and CEO of Sun Bay Senior Club. Together, the duo discusses the systematic barriers for Korean American access to healthcare, and the innovative new steps...

The second episode of our new podcast Korean American Perspectives features Eugene and Carol Choi, a Korean American husband-wife team. Since 1993, the Choi's have led United Exchange Corporation, a leading global company that delivers quality private-label goods to mass retailers across the world. CKA Senior Director Jessica Lee flew to Irvine, California to sit down with the two of them at their headquarters building. From their incredible partnership as spouses and coworkers to their...

"Power in this town in Washington, in the halls of Congress, derives from the people. Derives from the people's ability to get their voices heard, and that's a key place to start." — Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-3) The pilot episode of our new podcast Korean American Perspectives features Congressman Andy Kim, the first Korean American member of Congress in over 20 years. Despite the Congressman's busy schedule, CKA Senior Director Jessica Lee was able to sit down with Congressman Kim for a brief...

CKA is launching a podcast to invite respected and informed voices within the Asian American community to share their insights on issues affecting the Asian American community. Our pilot episode features John Yang, Executive Director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC, interviewed by CKA Interim Executive Director Jessica Lee. At Advancing Justice | AAJC, John leads the organization’s efforts to fight for civil rights and empower Asian Americans to create a more just America for all...