Inclusive Advocacy & Activism
2022 - Present
Together For Deaf
Founder & Executive Director
Raised $10K+, donated 60+ hearing aids via NGOs, improving 1,000+ lives; Partnered with Peninsula Hearing Impairment Forum & UNEP Youth Conference.
2022 - Present
The National Assembly of the Republic of Korea
Congressman at Foreign Affairs & Unification
Proposed cochlear implant insurance expansion; Worked with officials; Advocated for 50K+ hearing-impaired; Working with national healthcare system to provide solutions.
2022 - Present
Listen by Hands
Co-President & Hearing Advocate
Led a series of sign language workshops, teaching KSL and ASL to 50+ students and faculty members to foster inclusive communication.
2022 - Present
The Saint Paul Scoop
School Newspaper Editor-in-Chief
Elected youngest EIC; led 20+ writers; Published monthly social issues; Launched design dept; Organized spelling bee & quiz bowl; Grew readership 50%.
2022 - Present
Seocho Family Media Podcast
Host-Podcaster; Disability Advocate
Produced podcasts on hearing issues; co-hosted Seoulipul Fest with 120K attendees; performed SL dance; raised minority awareness; engaged community.
2022 - Present
Chungeum Rehabilitation Center
Head of Volunteering Coordination; Volunteer
Worked with Steering Committee; Held monthly events for hearing-impaired; Distributed color therapy worksheets; Initiated color psychotherapy sessions
2023 - Present
Samsung Sorisaem Rehabilitation Center
Lead Volunteer; Steering Committee Member
Organized collaborative events with the Korean Association of the Deaf, including a sign language performance at the annual charity fundraiser.
2023 - Present
Amnesty International
1st Place Infographics Contest; Member
Won 1st Place in Amnesty International Human Rights Infographics awareness on promoting human rights awareness; held in-school campaigns to advocate for social minorities
2023 - Present
Empowerment Fund
Managing Director; Finance & Marketing
Led microloan social venture program, promoting economic growth; Offered microloans and consulting to Rwandan entrepreneurs; Achieved 95% repayment; Managed $5K fund.
2018 - 2021
Hong Kong Society For Deaf
Hong Kong Sign Language Interpreter
Volunteered to support communication for the deaf community by assisting with Hong Kong Sign Language, promoting awareness of deaf culture, and bridging gaps between hearing and non-hearing individuals. Engaged in community events to foster inclusivity and advocate for accessibility.
2024
2024 UNESCO CLUBS WORLDWIDE YOUTH MULTIMEDIA COMPETITION
1st Place Grand Award in SDG #10: Reduce Inequality
Competed with 8,000+ entries from 116 countries. Presented a project on reducing inequality between disabled and non-disabled people, focusing on hearing disability. This award was especially meaningful given my commitment to advocating for the hearing impaired community.
2023 - 2024
UN ECOSOC Youth Forum
National Representative Finalist
Selected as one of the 16 finalists to represent South Korea at 2024 UN ECOSOC Youth Forum; discussed human rights issues such as bullying in schools on minorities.