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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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Saturday June 21, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am EDT
How do you build a sense of belonging in a community where you might feel like an outsider? This is often an evolving journey for transracial adoptees embracing our racial identities. Three adoptees share how they’re not only building community, but leading projects that celebrate Asian American identity and culture (AAPI Heritage Month Cincinnati, Asian America @ the Crossroads, and Dallas Asian American Historical Society)…all while navigating their own journeys of belonging. Discover why adoptees bring a unique and powerful perspective to community building work, leading the way in places you’d least expect.
Speakers
avatar for Caitlin Jee Hae Behle

Caitlin Jee Hae Behle

Caitlin is a multidisciplinary storyteller based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Caitlin was born in Korea and grew up in Kentucky as a transnational adoptee, an upbringing that instilled a lifelong curiosity about the connections between people, places, and the systems that shape their lives... Read More →
avatar for Patrick Armstrong

Patrick Armstrong

Patrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Asian American adoptee, award-winning podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator based in Indianapolis, known for hosting Conversation Piece and co-hosting Janchi Show and working with various clients including The Indianapolis Colts... Read More →
avatar for Stephanie Drenka

Stephanie Drenka

Stephanie Drenka is the co-founder and Executive Director of the Dallas Asian American Historical Society whose mission is to research, preserve, and amplify the legacy of Asian Americans in the Dallas area. She is a facilitator and coach with The OpEd Project and founding editor... Read More →
Saturday June 21, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am EDT
Grand Ballroom A & B

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