Perspective shaped by experience.

I have spent nearly two decades working in philanthropy and social impact, building organizations, advising donors and working across nonprofits, government and business.

My experience has taken me from addressing homelessness in Vancouver as the founding President and CEO of Streetohome Foundation, to poverty alleviation initiatives in Latin America with the Clinton Giustra Enterprise Partnership, to humanitarian response during the European refugee crisis as Chief Philanthropy Officer of the Giustra Foundation.

Before entering philanthropy, I practiced law in New York and worked in government. Born in South Korea and raised in Latin America, I’ve lived, studied and worked across several countries and cultures.

That breadth of experience shapes how I approach philanthropy today. I don’t believe there is one formula for giving well. I believe in asking good questions, considering different perspectives and applying sound judgment to the decisions at hand.

I hold degrees from Oxford University and Brown University and speak English, Spanish and Korean.