Voices of Services: Building the Next Generation of Leaders

VOICES OF SERVICE: Building the Next Generation of Leaders

Hosted by the Korean American Association of Chicago (KAAC)

📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025
🕑 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Korean Cultural Center of Chicago | Wheeling, IL
🎁 Registered attendees will receive a complimentary event T-shirt as a keepsake honoring your commitment to leadership and service. https://2025KAevent.eventbrite.com/

About the Event

Join us for an inspiring afternoon celebrating leadership, service, and civic engagement within the Korean American community.
This event brings together students, young professionals, and community leaders to bridge generations, share stories of impact, and inspire the next wave of changemakers.

Whether you’re discovering new ways to serve or already leading in your community, this gathering is a space to connect, learn, and grow with others who are shaping the future.

Program Highlights

🌏 Resource Spotlight
Explore opportunities for Korea trips, scholarships, and civic resources featuring Illinois CMS and community partners.

🔥 Fireside Chat: Leadership, Service & Civic Engagement
Hear from civic leaders across Illinois as they share real stories and insights from their journeys in public service.

🏅 Student Recognition Ceremony
Honoring Korean American students for their volunteer service and contributions to the community.

💬 Interactive Roundtables
Participate in dynamic, small-group conversations with organizations focused on mental health, education, and civic engagement.

🤝 Networking Reception
Connect across generations with students, professionals, and community members over light refreshments.

Featured Speakers

🌟 Holly Kim
Lake County Treasurer & Candidate for State Office
Holly Kim made history as the first Korean American elected to countywide office in Illinois as Lake County Treasurer. Now running for state office of the Illinois Comptroller, she continues to champion civic participation and representation at every level of government.

🏛️ Yeena Yoo
DuPage County Board Member, District 2 & Candidate for DuPage County Treasurer
Yeena Yoo serves on the DuPage County Board, representing one of the most diverse and dynamic regions in Illinois. With a background in law and social work, she advocates for fiscal responsibility, equity, and community collaboration. Now running for DuPage County Treasurer, she remains dedicated to strengthening local government.

🤝 Kevin Jeong
Community Partner Coordinator, Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS)
Kevin Jeong leads state-level initiatives focused on outreach, workforce development, and equity in public service. His work connects communities to state resources and careers, helping bridge the gap between government and the people it serves through collaboration and inclusion.

⚖️ Karen Hwang
Civic Leader, Next Generation Chair and Principal Attorney, Moderator
Karen Hwang is a trademark and business attorney and civic leader serving across local, state, and national levels. Through her leadership with the Korean American Association of Chicagoland, Korean American Coalition, and the FBI Chicago Multicultural Advisory Council, she advances representation, collaboration, and leadership development within the Korean American community.

Join Us

Be part of a movement that celebrates service, inspires leadership, and builds bridges for the next generation of Korean Americans.

📩 For questions, contact 37kaac@gmail.com.

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