I am honoured to serve the residents of Coquitlam as a City Councillor and is proud to call Coquitlam home.

As long-term resident, entrepreneur, and community leader, I have spent my career bringing people together, building partnerships, and serving the community I love. My approach to leadership is rooted in listening, collaboration, and making thoughtful decisions that reflect the long-term interests of residents.

My parents were early Korean immigrants who arrived in the Lower Mainland back in 1968. When I was eight years old, we moved to Coquitlam in 1981, and today I have three generations of my family living, working and studying in the Tri-Cities. I attended Meadowbrook Elementary, Dr. Charles Best Jr. High, and Centennial Sr. Secondary. I got my B.A. from Western (Ontario) University and M.A. from Korean University.

My parents built their lives and small businesses from the ground up. Their example taught me that success isn't just about what you achieve for yourself, but it's also about what you do for others and the community around you. Those lessons have stayed with me throughout my career.

In addition to serving on City Council, over the past two years I have served as Executive Director of Access Youth Outreach Services Society, a Tri-Cities charitable organization that has supported vulnerable and at-risk youth and families since 1993. At Access Youth, I work alongside staff, volunteers, schools, community organizations, and other service providers to help young people access the support they need to thrive. This experience has strengthened my understanding of the challenges facing our community and reinforced the importance of prevention, compassion, and strong community partnerships.

Before being elected to Council, I built a career in business, communications, and marketing, helping small businesses grow, connect with their communities, and navigate change. I have worked with tech start-ups, growth-stage businesses, non-profit organizations and professional associations clients throughout British Columbia.

I have always believed that strong communities are built through service. Over the years, I have volunteered with numerous local organizations and community initiatives, giving back to the city that has given so much to my family and me.

Volunteer Experience includes:

1. Advisory Council for Diversity, Joint Task Force Pacific - CAF
2. Board Member, Place des Arts - Past
3. Board Member, Maillardville Residents Association - Past
4. Co-Founder and Chair, C3 Korean-Canadian Society - Past
5. President, BCAMA - Past