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유준호 JOON HO YU

DEPUTY DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR OF DATA

Joon-Ho first was a KCSC volunteer at 2018 and became a staff member in 2021. He immigrated with his parents to the Seattle area in 1975 and brings decades of non-profit program experience and academic research expertise to support our diverse community.

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김경은 KYUNG EUN KIM

FINANCIAL OPERATIONS MANAGER  
PROGRAM MANAGER

Kyun Eun joined KCSC in 2019. As a first generation immigrant herself Kyung finds great meaning in serving the Korean community and helping Korean immigrants. Kyung works as an Operation Finance Manager and also is in charge of the Community Safety Program. 

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김혜영 HYE YOUNG KIM

MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR 
FAMILY THERAPIST 

Hye Young joined KCSC in 2020. She specialized on marriage and family therapy. She works on providing culturally competent counseling to assist each individual to build healthier relationship in their family community and society.

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진민희 MINHEE CHO

MS, LMHC

MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR 
FAMILY THERAPIST 

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Washington state, Minhee provides counseling services to individuals (school-age children, adolescents, and adults) struggling with mental health issues, as well as couples, parents and children, and families experiencing conflicts in their relationships. She also organizes seminars on mental health prevention and relationship restoration for the Korean community and organizations. 

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박준림 JUN RIM PARK

PARENTING PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Jun Rim joined KCSC in 2020. With over 30 years of working experience at an education field, she is responsible for planning, promoting, and recruiting parent education programs, and managing and communicating with instructors and parents.

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신현선 HYUN SON SHIN

PROJECT MANAGER

Hyun Son joined KCSC in 2021. With 20 years of working experience at large For-Profit Tech companies, Hyun Son is responsible for coordinating with other team members to manage multiple aspects of each project simultaneously. 

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오석연 SUK-YEON OH

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Suk-Yeon joined KCSC in 2022. She has taught Physics and Math for many years in different settings including grade schools, college, Korean school, and a private academy. Suk-Yeon's current passion is for working with people with disabilities, believing that our community should make efforts to support them and their families. 

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샘 심 SAM SIM

FATHER'S PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Sam Sim joined KCSC in 2022. Sam is a digital marketing entrepreneur for close to 20 years. In addition, he is in the process of obtaining MDIV, LMHC/LMFT. His heart is truly for youth and family as well as empowerment of the role of fathers, as he has served on the leadership board for Duranno Father School for over a decade.

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성미란 MEERAN SUNG

CASE MANAGER
IMMIGRATION/FAMILY SUPPORT

Meeran joined KCSC in 2020. As a family support professional, she pursues work with people from diverse cultures and aims to empower them by connecting with community resources. She is a firm believer that the definition of prevention and family support should be associated with assisting families with a range of support to build on their strengths and collaborating with them to bring benefits to the community. 

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유승연 SEUNGYOUN YOO

HR MANAGER

Seungyoun joined KCSC in 2023 and oversees all aspects of KCSC’s human resources department. She is excited to work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and skill sets, cherishing the team’s diversity, and appreciating each employee’s unique perspectives and experiences to promote KCSC and its mission. 

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​이영미 YOUNGMI LEE

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Youngmi has been working as a graphic design volunteer at KCSC since 2015 and became an employee in 2023.

She participates in creating materials such as flyers, posters, and advertisements and maintaining the website to promote KCSC and its mission.

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이재은 JAEEUN LEE

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Jaeeun Lee joined KCSC in 2021 as a facilitator for Ottuki Parenting Class (BSK 0-5 years old kids). Recently, she began to serve as a staff member for our Federal Way facility, managing the food bank program and facilitating Ottuki Parenting Classes as well as its support group for South King County area. Jaeeun comes with over 15 years of experience working in the educational field. She has B.A in Early Childhood Education. Currently, she is studying for an M.A in counseling. 

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그레이스 리 GRACE LEE

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

CLIENT-BASED SERVICES

Grace joined KCSC in 2023. As the Program Coordinator for Client Based Services, she works to support and strengthen KCSC’s efforts in providing culturally and linguistically accessible services for the Korean American community. She also supports KCSC’s behavioral health program initiatives. Grace holds a Master of Social Work degree and brings experience in case management, non-profit and community work. 

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EUNICE BACK

YOUTH PROGRAMS COORDINATOR

Eunice Back was a YouthKAN council member in 2018 and became a KCSC staff member in 2022. She works within KCSC’s youth programs, YouthKAN and WeKAN, to empower Korean-American youth to use their voice and explore their identities. She serves to foster generational healing, community support, and mentorship. 

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JUNE CHANG

YOUTH PROGRAMS COORDINATOR

June joined KCSC in 2024. She holds a degree in psychology from the University of Washington and has extensive experience in mental health and behavioral sciences, with a focus on social justice and cultural competency. As a second-generation Korean-American, she is passionate about destigmatizing and raising awareness of vulnerable and sensitive topics relevant to the diasporic experience. As the youth program coordinator at KCSC, June is responsible for managing and overseeing the youth empowerment programs, WeKAN and YouthKAN.

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SHELLY KOH CHOI

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Shelly joined KCSC in 2024. Shelly possesses over 25 years of experience providing clinical and educational services to children and families in various settings including schools, churches, hospitals, childcare, and non-profit organizations.  As a mother of three children, she is grateful to serve at KCSC supporting Korean-American families with young children.

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JOSSIE CHOI

DATA & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

SPECIALIST

Jossie joined KCSC in 2024. As the data and information technology specialist, she provides support with all things tech and is responsible for managing and maintaining KCSC data. Jossie obtained her degree in Informatics from the University of Washington and has extensive experience working with diverse teams to serve the community.

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임승연 SEUNG RHIM

CASE MANAGEMENT

Seung joined KCSC in 2024.

She is eager to dedicate herself to KCSC's Mission so that Korean/Asian communities become healthier and stronger.

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