MEET THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
We plan, we discuss, and we donate our time, talents, and
skills to continuously improve AK Connection.
Meet our current board members here:
skills to continuously improve AK Connection.
Meet our current board members here:
DAVID MOSCHKAU, President
Korean Name:
Bae Bu Ki (배부기)
Adopted at: 5 years
Raised in: Big Lake, Minnesota
Educational Background: B.S. North Dakota State University
Career: Software Engineer
Reason for joining board: "I want to bring awareness to the thousands of Korean adoptees in Minnesota about their unique history and connect them with others that share that same history. Being one of the older adoptees with mixed children of my own and becoming interested in my Korean culture later in my life, I feel I can help reach a group that has yet to be represented."
Enjoys: Spending time with his daughters, running, playing poker, and being with friends.
Bae Bu Ki (배부기)
Adopted at: 5 years
Raised in: Big Lake, Minnesota
Educational Background: B.S. North Dakota State University
Career: Software Engineer
Reason for joining board: "I want to bring awareness to the thousands of Korean adoptees in Minnesota about their unique history and connect them with others that share that same history. Being one of the older adoptees with mixed children of my own and becoming interested in my Korean culture later in my life, I feel I can help reach a group that has yet to be represented."
Enjoys: Spending time with his daughters, running, playing poker, and being with friends.
SOON-YOUNG OH, Vice President
Korean Name:
Huh, Soon Young (허순영)
Adopted at: 5 months
Raised in: Chaska, Minnesota
Educational Background: B.A. Communication, College of Saint Benedict
Career: Marketing Associate
Reason for joining board: "Connecting with people who have our similar and unique experiences is critical, and I hope to encourage these connections by serving on the board."
Enjoys:Coffee shops, watching K-dramas, hanging out with friends, and using her Xbox Kinect.
Traveling fact: Soon-Young lived in Guangdong, China ('04-'05) and in Seoul, South Korea ('08-'10), teaching English both times.
Huh, Soon Young (허순영)
Adopted at: 5 months
Raised in: Chaska, Minnesota
Educational Background: B.A. Communication, College of Saint Benedict
Career: Marketing Associate
Reason for joining board: "Connecting with people who have our similar and unique experiences is critical, and I hope to encourage these connections by serving on the board."
Enjoys:Coffee shops, watching K-dramas, hanging out with friends, and using her Xbox Kinect.
Traveling fact: Soon-Young lived in Guangdong, China ('04-'05) and in Seoul, South Korea ('08-'10), teaching English both times.
SUN HOWE, Treasurer
Korean Name:
Ko, Sun Young (코선영)
Adopted at: 6 years
Raised in: St. Paul, Minnesota
Educational Background: B.A., Albright College
Reason for joining board: "Each person and their experiences bring forth opportunities to learn and grow as individuals and as a community. I look forward to being a part of that and as a member of the board will continue to seek ways that we can provide resources for the adoptee community."
Enjoys: Reading, running, and experiencing new adventures.
Adventurous Fact: One time when Sun went skyding, she struggled with opening her chut and just as she was about to pull the backup, the first canopy finally opened. This incident didn't stop Sun from skydiving again, and she advocates that others give this exhilarating hobby a try.
Ko, Sun Young (코선영)
Adopted at: 6 years
Raised in: St. Paul, Minnesota
Educational Background: B.A., Albright College
Reason for joining board: "Each person and their experiences bring forth opportunities to learn and grow as individuals and as a community. I look forward to being a part of that and as a member of the board will continue to seek ways that we can provide resources for the adoptee community."
Enjoys: Reading, running, and experiencing new adventures.
Adventurous Fact: One time when Sun went skyding, she struggled with opening her chut and just as she was about to pull the backup, the first canopy finally opened. This incident didn't stop Sun from skydiving again, and she advocates that others give this exhilarating hobby a try.
STEPHANI MOELLER, Secretary
Korean Name:
Shin, Mee Jung ( 신미정 )
Adopted at: 9 years
Raised in: Algona, Iowa
Educational background: M.A. Music & Arts Administration (UMKC); B.A. Business Administration & Music (Wartburg College)
Career: Sourcing Analyst
Reason for joining board: My desire to join the board is two-fold. I was very blessed to have the opportunity to live in Korea for 3 years (2008-2011), during which time I was able to fully utilize the resources offered to me by various Korean adoptee organizations. Upon my return back to the states, I decided I would like to give back to the adoptee community which had given me so much. As a board member, I'd like to offer my services as an act of gratitude. Secondly, having grown up in an area with very little exposure to Korean culture and fellow adoptees, being a board member seemed an ideal way to fully immerse
myself in this community. I have a strong desire to learn more about the international Korean adoptee organizations and am excited to gain first hand exposure as a board member.
Enjoys: Traveling, Running, Yoga, Music, Taking Dakota (her beagle) to the dog park.
Adoption fact: Stephanie was adopted along with her biological sister (who was 7 at the time) and her biological brother (who was 4 at the time).
Shin, Mee Jung ( 신미정 )
Adopted at: 9 years
Raised in: Algona, Iowa
Educational background: M.A. Music & Arts Administration (UMKC); B.A. Business Administration & Music (Wartburg College)
Career: Sourcing Analyst
Reason for joining board: My desire to join the board is two-fold. I was very blessed to have the opportunity to live in Korea for 3 years (2008-2011), during which time I was able to fully utilize the resources offered to me by various Korean adoptee organizations. Upon my return back to the states, I decided I would like to give back to the adoptee community which had given me so much. As a board member, I'd like to offer my services as an act of gratitude. Secondly, having grown up in an area with very little exposure to Korean culture and fellow adoptees, being a board member seemed an ideal way to fully immerse
myself in this community. I have a strong desire to learn more about the international Korean adoptee organizations and am excited to gain first hand exposure as a board member.
Enjoys: Traveling, Running, Yoga, Music, Taking Dakota (her beagle) to the dog park.
Adoption fact: Stephanie was adopted along with her biological sister (who was 7 at the time) and her biological brother (who was 4 at the time).
JOSEPH OH, Photographer/Translator
Korean Name:
Park, Jae Young (박재영)
Adopted at: 5 years
Raised in: Chicago, Illinois
Educational background: B.A. Photography, Columbia College
Career: Optical Specialist
Reason for joining board:"As a Korean adoptee raised by Korean Americans, I bring a unique perspective to the discussion. I enjoy meeting other adoptees and hope to serve the community. I enjoyed the experience of translating for Korean adoptees and their birth families while I lived and taught in Korea, and am willing to continue translating for AK Connection members."
Enjoys: Bicycling, photography, excellent architecture, Korean dramas, following Chicago sports ("Da Bears"), and cooking.
Adoption fact: Joseph was first adopted to a white family, but a sudden death in the family lead to his adoption by a Korean American couple.
Park, Jae Young (박재영)
Adopted at: 5 years
Raised in: Chicago, Illinois
Educational background: B.A. Photography, Columbia College
Career: Optical Specialist
Reason for joining board:"As a Korean adoptee raised by Korean Americans, I bring a unique perspective to the discussion. I enjoy meeting other adoptees and hope to serve the community. I enjoyed the experience of translating for Korean adoptees and their birth families while I lived and taught in Korea, and am willing to continue translating for AK Connection members."
Enjoys: Bicycling, photography, excellent architecture, Korean dramas, following Chicago sports ("Da Bears"), and cooking.
Adoption fact: Joseph was first adopted to a white family, but a sudden death in the family lead to his adoption by a Korean American couple.
NIK NADEAU, Membership Coordinator
Korean Name:
Im, Chang Hoon (임창훈)
Adopted at: 14 months
Raised in: Hugo, Minnesota
Educational background: B.A., St. John's University
Career: Writing Consultant
Reason for joining board: "I knew a few of the board members and realized that I could contribute to an already vibrant Korean American community. In particular, I hope to help attract recent college students and graduates who are interested in Korea and adoption-related issues."
Enjoys: Writing, inline skating, pungmulnori (Korean percussion), and playing the Taiko drumming game at the arcade in Shinchon, Seoul.
Adoption fact: Nik was reunited with his birthmother in April 2010. They look very much alike, and spent the next year and a half getting to know each other during Nik's regular visits to her hometown of Daegu.
Im, Chang Hoon (임창훈)
Adopted at: 14 months
Raised in: Hugo, Minnesota
Educational background: B.A., St. John's University
Career: Writing Consultant
Reason for joining board: "I knew a few of the board members and realized that I could contribute to an already vibrant Korean American community. In particular, I hope to help attract recent college students and graduates who are interested in Korea and adoption-related issues."
Enjoys: Writing, inline skating, pungmulnori (Korean percussion), and playing the Taiko drumming game at the arcade in Shinchon, Seoul.
Adoption fact: Nik was reunited with his birthmother in April 2010. They look very much alike, and spent the next year and a half getting to know each other during Nik's regular visits to her hometown of Daegu.
FUTURE BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED
Interested in joining the board? Without our board, which are volunteers that meet, make important decisions, and organize events - we have no AK Connection. Please consider getting involved at a leadership level!
Not sure if you have the time for the board? Consider volunteering and help us plan future events and programs.
CONTACT US!
e-mail | akconnection.mn@gmail.com
Not sure if you have the time for the board? Consider volunteering and help us plan future events and programs.
CONTACT US!
e-mail | akconnection.mn@gmail.com
