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The KAAN 2025 Conference will take place at The Grand Hyatt in Atlanta, GA, on June 20-22. The theme this year is Growth and Change. As always, we offer an adoptee-only track alongside our general breakout sessions, which are open to all. We also offer programs for adults and youth (ages 8-17). All are welcome, including adoptees, birth families, family members (adoptive parents, spouses/partners, siblings and children of adoptees), service providers, and Korean Americans. We look forward to seeing you there!

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at tech@wearekaan.org.

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Friday, June 20
 

8:00am EDT

KAAN 2025 Check In
Friday June 20, 2025 8:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBD
Friday June 20, 2025 8:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBD
  Check In

10:30am EDT

KAAN 2025 Orientation: Adoptees Ages 26+ (Adoptee Only)
Friday June 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Highland 4 &5 (Lobby)
Speakers
SH
avatar for Chris Wodicka

Chris Wodicka

Chris Wodicka (he/him) lives in Philadelphia, PA, where he is pursuing a PhD in social welfare, with a research focus on U.S. tax and social policy. Since 2022, he has served on the board of Hamkae Center (formerly NAKASEC Virginia), a nonprofit organization in Virginia that organizes... Read More →
Friday June 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Highland 4 &5 (Lobby)
  Adoptee-Only Session

10:30am EDT

KAAN 2025 Orientation: Adoptees Ages 40+ (Adoptee Only)
Friday June 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Highland 3 (Lobby)
Friday June 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Highland 3 (Lobby)
  Adoptee-Only Session

10:30am EDT

KAAN 2025 Orientation: LGBTQIA+ Only (Adoptees Only)
Friday June 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Library (Lobby)
Friday June 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Library (Lobby)
  Adoptee-Only Session

10:30am EDT

KAAN 2025 Orientation: Young Adult Adoptees Ages 18-25 (Adoptees Only)
Friday June 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Ivy (Lobby)
Friday June 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Ivy (Lobby)
  Adoptee-Only Session

10:30am EDT

Veteran Attendee Meet & Greet (Adoptee Only)
Friday June 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Highland 1 & 2 (Lobby)
Friday June 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Highland 1 & 2 (Lobby)
  Adoptee-Only Session

10:30am EDT

KAAN 2025 Orientation: Adoptive Parents
Friday June 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Buckhead BR 1 (Lower lobby)
Speakers
avatar for Kala Sharp

Kala Sharp

Kala Sharp (she/her) is a past KAAN Advisory Council member, past Finance Committee member, and a current volunteer. She and her husband, Gary, are adoptive parents. Their sons are Jae (14 years old) and Sam (12 years old). Their family lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma and enjoys traveli... Read More →
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Friday June 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Buckhead BR 1 (Lower lobby)
  General Session (Open To All Attendees)

10:30am EDT

KAAN 2025 Orientation: General Audience
Friday June 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Buckhead BR 2 (Lower lobby)
Friday June 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Buckhead BR 2 (Lower lobby)
  General Session (Open To All Attendees)

10:30am EDT

Youth Meet & Greet
Friday June 20, 2025 10:30am - 3:15pm EDT
Azalea (Lobby)
Friday June 20, 2025 10:30am - 3:15pm EDT
Azalea (Lobby)
  Youth Program

12:00pm EDT

Discovering Our Power Through Peer Groups*
Friday June 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
Highland 4 &5 (Lobby)
This panel-style workshop will feature an open dialogue and facilitated conversation around the formation and impact of diverse transracial adoptee peer support groups. Panelists will share insights on organizing their specific groups, offering guidance and lived experiences that highlight the transformative power of connection, healing, and liberation within adoptee communities. This discussion will address key topics such as inclusivity, growth, change, and coalition building, with a focus on fostering a unified and supportive network. Recognizing that many adoptees experience isolation and that groups can sometimes become siloed, this panel aspires to build bridges and promote solidarity across adoptee communities.

This session will also be held on Saturday at 2:45 - 4:00 PM.
Speakers
avatar for Anna Mae Hee Kiesnowski

Anna Mae Hee Kiesnowski

Anna (she/her) is a highly sought-after LGBTQIA+ educator, known for creating engaging learning experiences that challenge assumptions and promote a more equitable, safe future. As a licensed clinical social worker, she offers psychotherapy, supportive group processes, and gender-affirming... Read More →
avatar for Sunia Won

Sunia Won

Sunia Won is a dynamic leader and creative visionary bringing visibility at the intersection of faith, arts, and justice. With over 25 years of experience leading non-profits, she is the founder of OMIJA, fostering courageous conversations and connections for Asian adoptees, and the... Read More →
avatar for Megan 고은 Tulius

Megan 고은 Tulius

Based in the Twin Cities, Megan 고은 Tulius facilitates a monthly support group for transracial adopted people. She studied Korean language and literature at the University of Minnesota, and is currently an LMFT graduate student at the University of St. Thomas. Inspired by discussions... Read More →
Friday June 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
Highland 4 &5 (Lobby)
  Adoptee-Only Session, Repeat Session

12:00pm EDT

Language (Re)Learning: Conversations About Identity*
Friday June 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
Ivy (Lobby)
Language and identity are inextricably linked. However, language learning experiences for international adoptees might be complicated—how do our language experiences contribute to our sense of identity? When we use our languages do we feel closer to our heritage, or do we feel more distant from our cultures? This two-part session involves hearing about recent research relating to language and identity with international adoptees in Canada, then engaging in discussion about different kinds of language learning experiences, and how they have contributed to our sense of identity. No language learning experience necessary, all adoptees are welcome to share their thoughts.

This session will also be held on Saturday at 4:15 - 5:30 PM.
Speakers
avatar for Kiana Kishiyama

Kiana Kishiyama

Kiana Kishiyama is a transracial Chinese adoptee from British Columbia, Canada. She is an aspiring researcher whose research interests include language, race, identity, and international adoption. Her current research focuses on international adoptees' experiences with (re)learning... Read More →
Friday June 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
Ivy (Lobby)
  Adoptee-Only Session, Repeat Session

12:00pm EDT

NaviGAYting Queer Adoptee Experiences*
Friday June 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
Highland 3 (Lobby)
This session will give attendees an opportunity to meet other LGBTQ+ adoptees and provide a space to talk about navigating the adoptee experience. Once out of the fog, how do we come out as adoptees? How do we manage the co-existence of multiple chosen families? How do we work through internalized racism, and how does that impact our dating preferences? How does our queer identity impact the relationship with our birth countries? How can we challenge heteronormativity and contribute toward building a more inclusive adoptee community? Let’s learn from each other and strengthen our collective voice.

This session will also be held on Saturday at 2:45 - 4:00 PM.
Speakers
avatar for Jimmy Byrne

Jimmy Byrne

Jimmy Byrne (he/him) is a Korean adoptee who grew up in Central New York and currently lives in Chicago. He has served on the boards of KAtCH (Korean Adoptees of Chicago) and Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus, and he is currently the Director of Development at a Korean-led immigrant justice... Read More →
Friday June 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
Highland 3 (Lobby)
  Adoptee-Only Session, Repeat Session

12:00pm EDT

Quiet Confidence: Navigating KAAN as Introverts
Friday June 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
Highland 1 & 2 (Lobby)
Do you prefer socializing in smaller groups vs large crowds? Do you like time alone to recharge after social events? Join two life-long introverts to break down and demystify what it means to be an introvert and how we can thrive at a large, emotionally impactful, social event like KAAN. This is a space for both first-time and seasoned adoptee attendees to share actionable tips and strategies for navigating this weekend and make meaningful connections that can last beyond our time together in Atlanta. This session is for adoptees that primarily identify as an introvert.
Speakers
avatar for Angela Kilsdonk

Angela Kilsdonk

Angela Kilsdonk (she/her) is a transracial and transnational adoptee. She first attended KAAN in 2019 and is currently a member of the conference Tech Team. Angela was born in Korea, grew up in Wisconsin, and currently lives in Washington state.
avatar for Nick Ramsey

Nick Ramsey

Nick Ramsey (he/him) is passionate about building adoptee and AAPI community. Born in Busan, he was adopted during the height of international adoption from Korea. Nick serves on the advisory council for KAAN and the communications committee for the Chinese Adoptee Alliance (CAA... Read More →
Friday June 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
Highland 1 & 2 (Lobby)
  Adoptee-Only Session

12:00pm EDT

Soundscapes & Stories: Shaping Stories Through Music
Friday June 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
Library (Lobby)
We grow & change through creative processing. As adoptees, we navigate the 7 core issues of adoption and this session is a jump-start to exploring these issues through a creative lens. Led by professional musicians, Jae Carelli & Jonathan Hurley, you will be taken on a journey through soundscapes and stories.
Speakers
avatar for Jonathan Hurley

Jonathan Hurley

Jonathan Hurley is a Korean Adoptee residing in Nashville, TN. He is an accomplished Professional Session & Touring Guitarist, photographer & entrepreneur. Jonathan does a lot of activism work as well as mentorship in both the art and adoptee spaces. 
avatar for Jae Carelli

Jae Carelli

Jae Carelli is a professional musician living in New York City, working as a music director, voice teacher, and performing artist. They have a decade of experience teaching students of all ages piano, voice, songwriting, and music theory, and are currently pursuing a MFA in Voice... Read More →
Friday June 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
Library (Lobby)
  Fishbowl Session (Adoptee-Centered But Non-Adoptees May Attend To Listen)

12:00pm EDT

Community Conversation: Life Course of Adoption*
Friday June 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
Buckhead BR 2 (Lower lobby)
A substantial body of research has focused on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on adult mental and physical health; however, little research has quantified this relationship among people who experienced adoption. Findings from the community embedded project “Mapping the Life Course of Adoption” study involving a national survey (N= 464) of U.S. adoptees (18+) will be presented illuminating the relationship between childhood adversities, trauma, adult stressors, and mental and physical health.

This session will also be held on Saturday at 9:45 - 11:00 AM.
Speakers
avatar for Hollee McGinnis

Hollee McGinnis

Hollee A. McGinnis, MSW, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at VCU. Dr. McGinnis has almost 30 years of community organizing, practice, policy, and research experience relating to adoption and child welfare. Her work centers the lived experiences of individuals raised in adoptive families... Read More →
Friday June 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
Buckhead BR 2 (Lower lobby)
  General Session (Open To All Attendees), Repeat Session

12:00pm EDT

Supporting Your Adoptee’s Journey*
Friday June 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
Buckhead BR 1 (Lower lobby)
Two adult transracial and transnational adoptees who are also mothers to Korean adoptees will share adoptee-centered insights on racial and adoptee identity development, common challenges, meaningful (and harmful) support and advocacy. The experiences and perspectives of adoptees who are also parenting adoptees will illuminate the ongoing nature of the adoption journey. Participants will examine how they can create a healthy and supportive environment for an adoptee whose understanding of their identity grows and changes over time.

This session will also be held on Saturday at 2:45 - 4:00 PM.
Speakers
avatar for TK Rojales

TK Rojales

TK Rojales is a management consultant with a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. A transracial adoptee from Korea, she resides in Atlanta and is the mother of a 24-year-old biological daughter and a 23-year-old son adopted from Korea... Read More →
avatar for Sarah Collmer

Sarah Collmer

Sarah Collmer is an elementary school principal in a suburb of Boston, MA. She holds Master’s Degrees in Music Education and Organizational Leadership. Sarah, her husband, and their 10-year-old son are all Korean adoptees. Racial and adoptee identity development hold significant... Read More →
Friday June 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
Buckhead BR 1 (Lower lobby)
  General Session (Open To All Attendees), Repeat Session

1:30pm EDT

Adoptee Perspectives From Around the World
Friday June 20, 2025 1:30pm - 2:45pm EDT
Highland 4 &5 (Lobby)
Join Anna and Svetlana as they discuss the significant adoption changes that have occurred since KAAN last year. With the cessation of longstanding adoption programs in countries like China and Russia, alongside numerous international conflicts and increased public awareness of adoption issues, many adoptees are stepping forward to share their experiences. Engage in our conversation to explore the diverse and shared challenges faced by adoptees of different national origins. We invite you to reflect on how the past year has impacted you personally.
Speakers
avatar for Anna Sarkitova

Anna Sarkitova

Anna Sarkitova is an international adoptee from Saratov, Russia. She has been traveling the country as a travel nurse since January 2021, an adventure that has taken her and her husband to Baltimore, Detroit, Dearborn, Palo Alto, and Boston. This past fall she settled in Grand Rapids... Read More →
avatar for Svetlana Sandoval

Svetlana Sandoval

Svetlana Sandoval is an International Adoptee from Russia. She was adopted to the U.S. during the peak wave of international adoptions in the late 90s. Svetlana is in reunion with her birthmother and family in Russia, and has been navigating reunion across language, cultural and legal... Read More →
Friday June 20, 2025 1:30pm - 2:45pm EDT
Highland 4 &5 (Lobby)
  Adoptee-Only Session

1:30pm EDT

Digging Deeper: Identity and Community Building*
Friday June 20, 2025 1:30pm - 2:45pm EDT
Ivy (Lobby)
Childhood, dating, marriage, parenthood, and the death of adoptive parents are lifecycle milestones. Participants will explore their evolving relationship to adoption as they moved through each of these stages in life. A.D and Phil will share their personal experiences and utilize creative media prompts for each discussion. We all have voices and experiences worth sharing. This session is for adoptees looking to connect with others on a deeper level around their experiences with the goal of learning from one another. This is a community knowledge building exercise.

This session will also be held on Saturday at 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM.
Speakers
avatar for A.D. Herzel

A.D. Herzel

A.D. Herzel is a Korean adoptee, artist and educator for over 20 years. She is a mother of bi-racial teenagers, married for 27 years and both her adoptive parents have passed.  She served on the Board of Adoptee Hub and shared her community art project Seeds From The East, at IKAA... Read More →
avatar for Phil Pellouchoud

Phil Pellouchoud

My name is Phil Pellouchoud, and I embraced my Korean adoption identity pretty late in life. Living in San Diego with my wife, two kids, and our dog Casper, I’ve been navigating a birth family search with my family’s support. Along the way, I’ve discovered the profound depth... Read More →
Friday June 20, 2025 1:30pm - 2:45pm EDT
Ivy (Lobby)
  Adoptee-Only Session, Repeat Session

1:30pm EDT

Naming and Navigating Adoption Microaggressions*
Friday June 20, 2025 1:30pm - 2:45pm EDT
Highland 3 (Lobby)
In this interactive session, presenters will share key research on adoption microaggressions and facilitate a dynamic conversation for adoptees to reflect on personal experiences. Through guided dialogue, attendees will explore the impact of these microaggressions and work together to strategize empowered, proactive responses. This session creates a supportive space for adoptees to share stories, gain insight into common experiences, and leave with practical tools for navigating future interactions.

This session will also be held on Saturday at 9:30 - 10:45 AM as a Fishbowl session.
Speakers
avatar for Aeriel A. Ashlee

Aeriel A. Ashlee

Dr. Aeriel A. Ashlee (she/her) is a Korean American transracial transnational adoptee scholar and speaker. Her work focuses on amplifying adoptee voices, facilitating expansive (re)imagining of power, and advancing collective liberation by cultivating inner healing. Dr. Ashlee has... Read More →
avatar for DeLa Dos

DeLa Dos

DeLa Dos is the senior director, Learning + Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Association of Research Libraries—a nonprofit membership organization of research libraries in major public and private universities, federal agencies, and large public institutions in Canada and... Read More →
Friday June 20, 2025 1:30pm - 2:45pm EDT
Highland 3 (Lobby)
  Adoptee-Only Session, Repeat Session

1:30pm EDT

Navigating Love Across Race & Identity
Friday June 20, 2025 1:30pm - 2:45pm EDT
Highland 1 & 2 (Lobby)
Join us in a safe and vulnerable space for transracial adoptees to reflect on their romantic relationships, particularly with white partners, and to explore the complexities of these dynamics. The session will provide adoptees the opportunity to share how their racial consciousness has evolved and how that has impacted their views on partnership and love across race, ethnicity, and culture.
Speakers
avatar for Tory Bae

Tory Bae

Tory Bae is a Korean adoptee who grew up in Minnesota and has called North Carolina home for over a decade. She works as a personal injury paralegal and does work for undergraduate admissions. She is passionate about supporting liberatory work for adoptees, as well as the queer and... Read More →
avatar for Jenna Lee Kim

Jenna Lee Kim

A 1984 Korean American Adoptee via Holt, Jenna is in reunion with both of her birth parents, and currently lives on Jeju Island in Korea with her family. Writer, educator, former mayor, and current foodie, Jenna can be found on The Janchi Show, Adapted, and Empowered Adoptee podcasts... Read More →
avatar for Chris Washburn

Chris Washburn

Washburn is a proud Korean American Adoptee and a passionate superhero fan nerd that loves Céline Dion, Korean BBQ, Comic Cons, Golden Retrievers and when his cats nap on his chest. He’s a nationally known DJ that has worked with entities such as Disney World, Tao Group, the Las... Read More →
Friday June 20, 2025 1:30pm - 2:45pm EDT
Highland 1 & 2 (Lobby)
  Adoptee-Only Session

1:30pm EDT

Beyond Birth Search: Heritage Travel & Identity*
Friday June 20, 2025 1:30pm - 2:45pm EDT
Library (Lobby)
Heritage travel goes beyond the birth search; it has transformative effects on an adoptee’s identity. We’ll explore these impacts through a blend of storytelling and discussion. First, we’ll share our own personal journeys. Then, we’ll invite participant engagement, incorporate quotes from past travelers, and review recent findings on the benefits of heritage travel.

This session will also be held on Sunday at 9:45 - 11:00 AM.
Speakers
avatar for Liz Kwon

Liz Kwon

Liz Kwon was born in Seoul, South Korea and adopted to a family in Wisconsin. Liz has been involved in the KAD community since she started attending culture camps at age 5.Liz has been on panels with Adoption Mosaic (Adoptees & Parenting, Adoptees & Adoptive Family Estrangement) and... Read More →
avatar for Tanya Kaanta

Tanya Kaanta

Tanya, is a Korean adoptee and former academic with a PhD in Sociology and an MS in Student Affairs. With 20 years in higher education, she supported students, taught sociology, and conducted research focused on education and adoptee identity. In 1999, Tanya returned to Korea to live... Read More →
Friday June 20, 2025 1:30pm - 2:45pm EDT
Library (Lobby)
  Fishbowl Session (Adoptee-Centered But Non-Adoptees May Attend To Listen), Repeat Session

1:30pm EDT

Adopting Our Own Ways of Being*
Friday June 20, 2025 1:30pm - 2:45pm EDT
Buckhead BR 1 (Lower lobby)
Food, art, and identity, oh my! Join Chinese-Canadian adoptee, Annika Walsh for this hands-on session that explores how to transform your identity into a dish that best encapsulates you. Together, through collaging and conversation, we will dive into the fluidity of identity, culture, and food. Annika is an artist and graduate student at the University of British Columbia who presents experience based work that often relate to their experiences as an adoptee. Annika has used food to connect to all of the cultures they are genetically embedded with but also the ones they have absorbed along the way.

This session will also be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM.
Speakers
avatar for Annika Walsh

Annika Walsh

Annika Walsh is an emerging transdisciplinary artist and researcher who works with food, cooking, and everything in between to further the notion of connectedness and togetherness. Annika completed a BFA with a specialization in Media at the University of Ottawa in 2022. This grounds... Read More →
Friday June 20, 2025 1:30pm - 2:45pm EDT
Buckhead BR 1 (Lower lobby)
  General Session (Open To All Attendees), Repeat Session

1:30pm EDT

Affirming Adoptee Youth Identity
Friday June 20, 2025 1:30pm - 2:45pm EDT
Buckhead BR 2 (Lower lobby)
"Affirming Adoptee Youth Identity" is designed to explore and provide support to the unique experiences and challenges faced by transracial adoptees in forming their identities. The session highlights the importance of nurturing a strong sense of self among adoptee youth and offers practical strategies for families, educators, and professionals to support adoptees in understanding and celebrating their identity development, cultural heritage, honoring birth families, and personal experiences. Participants will engage in interactive discussions and learn valuable tools to create an inclusive environment where transracial adoptees feel empowered to embrace their multifaceted identities.
Speakers
avatar for Brad Belin

Brad Belin

With nearly two decades of experience, Brad is dedicated to mentoring and empowering youth + peer educators across various school communities. As the Assistant Head of School at an independent school in MA, he brings a passion for creating inclusive and emotionally safe spaces for... Read More →
avatar for Liz Kleinrock

Liz Kleinrock

Liz Kleinrock is an award-winning educator and best-selling author, as well as a queer, Jewish woman. In 2018, Liz received the Teaching Tolerance Award for Excellence in Teaching, and in 2019 delivered her TED Talk, “How to teach kids to talk about taboo topics." In 2021, Liz released... Read More →
Friday June 20, 2025 1:30pm - 2:45pm EDT
Buckhead BR 2 (Lower lobby)
  General Session (Open To All Attendees)

3:30pm EDT

Conference Opening: KAAN Announcements
Friday June 20, 2025 3:30pm - 4:45pm EDT
Grand Ballroom A & B
Speakers
KB
Friday June 20, 2025 3:30pm - 4:45pm EDT
Grand Ballroom A & B
  Mainstage Event

5:00pm EDT

Adoptee-Only Dinner (Offsite) (Separate Ticket Purchase)
Friday June 20, 2025 5:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
TBD
Friday June 20, 2025 5:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
TBD
  Meals

5:00pm EDT

Dinner On Your Own
Friday June 20, 2025 5:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
TBD
Friday June 20, 2025 5:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
TBD
  Meals

7:30pm EDT

Games, Stamp Making, and Youth Activities
Friday June 20, 2025 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Grand Ballroom A & B
Friday June 20, 2025 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Grand Ballroom A & B
  Activities

7:30pm EDT

Minhwa: Korean Folk Painting
Friday June 20, 2025 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Buckhead BR 1 (Lower lobby)
Many KADs who feel disconnected to their Korean-ness due to language barrier and accessibility can connect to Korean culture through art. Art is a powerful educational and healing tool that does not require language or cultural competency. Minhwa: Korean Folk Painting session will be a fun and non-intimidating way to connect to our roots. The publisher (Seo Choi) and author (Hye-Ryung Suk) of the book, “Minhwa Workbook: Learn Korean Painting” will offer a hands-on session where participants will learn about minhwa and create a small painting of their own.
Speakers
avatar for Seo Choi

Seo Choi

Seo Choi (최서희) (@seochoi.shaman) is a Korean-American shaman, author, and the founder of Alpha Sisters Publishing. She is the creator of the Morning Calm Oracle and the author of Don’t Be a B*tch, Be an Alpha: How to Unlock Your Magic, Play Big, and Change the World. She has... Read More →
avatar for Hye Suk

Hye Suk

Hye Ryung Suk (@atlanta_minhwa) is an artist, art teacher, and the author of Minhwa Workbook: Step by Step Guide to Korean Folk Painting. She studied fine art and taught students at her art studio for many years in Korea before moving to the greater Atlanta area a few years ago. For... Read More →
Friday June 20, 2025 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Buckhead BR 1 (Lower lobby)
  Activities

8:00pm EDT

Noraebang
Friday June 20, 2025 8:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
Grand Ballroom A & B
Friday June 20, 2025 8:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
Grand Ballroom A & B
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