Prior to joining The Korea Society in 2001, HanNa Kim worked as an analyst at the Intellibridge Corporation, an Internet-based competitive information and decision support provider. She received her B.A. in East Asian Studies and Anthropology from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. HanNa was born in Pohang, Korea and raised in New York City. She ultimately hopes to pursue a career in education, so that she can work with students and teachers as cool as those in Project Bridge.

Naomi Paik joined The Korea Society in 2001 after graduating from Columbia University. She received a B.A. in Women's and Gender Studies and Asian American Studies with a focus in Literature. In 1997, she attended the Korean Language Institute at Yonsei University, while temporarily satiating her thirst for travel in the region. Although born and raised in Texas, Naomi moved to New York City as soon as she possibly could and thrives on the energy of the city. She is particularly interested in working with young people and working on issues pertinent to communities of color.

Jungho Kwak was born and raised in Seoul, Korea. He moved to New York City in 1983. After completing his undergraduate work at the Parsons School of Design in New York, he has worked as a freelance photographer. Mr. Kwak has accompanied several group of students and teachers during study tours under the auspices of The Korea Society.

Jacqueline first became involved in Project Bridge Los Angeles three years ago as a group leader. While she is an avid world traveler, this was her first trip to Korea, which she enjoyed immensely, and she hopes to go back soon. Jacqueline continues to remain involved in the Project Bridge program as a volunteer to future group leaders and Project Bridge participants. She has been working with youth as a public high school counselor for the past 7 years and loves her profession or as she sees it, her "personal calling". She is involved in the community serving on advisory boards and committees in areas regarding mental health and education. She received her B.A. in Asian Pacific Studies and her M.A. in Counseling from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. She is currently working on her doctorate in education from Claremont Graduate University.