Name: Reflections and Futures: Our Next Steps
Start: 2025-06-22T11:15:00-0400
End: 2025-06-22T12:15:00-0400

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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Sunday June 22, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT

Grand Ballroom A & B

In this interactive closing session, participants will engage in thoughtful reflection on their personal journeys and the impact of the conference. Through guided writing prompts, we will explore individual aspirations for change and growth within the adoptee community and beyond. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with others, sharing how they plan to use their experiences at KAAN to shape the future - whether through conversations, actions, or other contributions. Together, we’ll foster a collaborative environment to envision a more inclusive and empowered community, encouraging each participant to take meaningful steps forward in their personal journeys, relationships, and advocacy.

Speakers

Dr. Katie Bozek

Katie Bozek, PhD. is a licensed and practicing marriage and family therapist. She has been providing mental health services for her community since 2009.

SunAh Laybourn

SunAh Laybourn, PhD is an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Memphis, author of "Out of Place: The Lives of Korean Adoptee Immigrants" (NYU Press 2024), and TedX speaker. Frustrated by her hometown's lack of acknowledgment of their API community and inspired by... Read More →

Sunday June 22, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Grand Ballroom A & B

Mainstage Event

KAAN 2025

Dr. Katie Bozek

SunAh Laybourn

Attendees (3)

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