Every national movement begins with strong local roots.

Across the country, communities are being transformed by people who choose to invest in a purpose greater than themselves.

Convening community-minded Korean Americans from across the country—including philanthropists, community leaders, social impact innovators, and emerging changemakers—the Giving Summit is a space to learn from one another, build meaningful connections, and imagine what's possible when our communities are united by a shared purpose. 

  • Explore how philanthropy can create meaningful change at both the local and national levels.

  • Learn from and engage with trailblazers and innovators who are transforming communities through philanthropy.

  • Connect with community-minded Korean Americans from across the country

ASIAN ART MUSEUM
200 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026


9AM–10AM | Check-In & Breakfast
10AM–4:30PM | Program & Reception

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Featured Speakers

  • Young Seh Bae

    Founder & Executive Director
    Community Inclusion & Development Alliance

  • Cathy Cha

    Senior Fellow
    Freedom Together Fund

  • Anne Im

    Senior Director, Community Impact & Policy
    Silicon Valley Community Foundation

  • Catherine Jhung

    Senior Managing Director
    Hercules Capital

  • Connie Chung Joe

    President & CEO
    Asian Americans / Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy

  • Jung Woo Kim

    Co-Director
    NAKASEC

  • Daniel Lee

    President & CEO
    Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund

  • Daniel Lee

    COO, Quantify Chaos and Quantify Funds
    Co-Founder, Korean Language & Cultural Center of Sacramento

  • Jeannie Park

    Board Chair
    Korean American Community Foundation

  • Paula Park

    Co-Founder
    Soft Serve

  • Sandra Schubert

    Managing Director
    Goldman Sachs

  • Yeri Shon

    Associate Director
    MARU Center

  • Joy Wheeler

    Managing Director
    YS Kim Foundation

AGENDA

9:00-9:50 AM

Check-in & Breakfast

9:50-10:00 AM

Welcome & Opening Remarks

10:00-10:45 AM

Lightning Talks: Voices from the Front Lines of Change

Nonprofit leaders from our grantee partners share personal stories from the front lines of change, offering a unique lens into the most pressing issues facing our communities at the local and national levels. Together, they speak to what it takes to sustain and strengthen community-based organizations working to meet these needs and help families build stronger futures.

Featured Speakers:

  • Young Seh Bae, Ph.D. - Founder & Executive Director, Community Inclusion & Development Alliance

  • Jung Woo Kim - Co-Director, NAKASEC

  • Yeri Shon, MPH, MSW - Associate Director, MARU Center

11:00 AM-12:00 PM

A Wider Lens: What Philanthropic Leaders See for Korean American Giving

What can we learn from the broader philanthropic landscape? Korean American leaders from foundations working across diverse issues and communities will share the major trends and challenges shaping philanthropy today, explore what distinguishes Korean American giving, and identify opportunities for our community to deepen its impact.

Featured Speakers:

12:00-12:45 PM

Lunch

12:45-1:45 PM

From Vision to Practice: Building Your Giving Infrastructure
Family Foundations, Donor-Advised Funds + Beyond

How do you build a thoughtful and sustained approach to philanthropy? This conversation will explore the choices that shape a giving strategy, from philanthropic structures and priorities to governance, family engagement, and decision-making. Panelists will share lessons from their own experiences and practical considerations for individuals and families looking to deepen and become more intentional about their philanthropy.

A conversation with:

1:45-2:15 PM

Small Group Discussions

2:30-3:30 PM

Building a Culture of Giving in Our Lives

Philanthropy can be cultivated by anyone, at any income level, career stage, or life stage. In this session, hear from three individuals who have each made giving a defining part of how they live and work. Through their distinct paths, discover what it means to build a culture of giving, one that starts with individual choices and grows into something larger than ourselves.

Featured Speakers:

  • Catherine Jhung - Senior Managing Director, Hercules Capital

  • Daniel Lee - COO, Quantify Chaos and Quantify Funds; Co-Founder, Korean Language & Cultural Center of Sacramento

  • Paula Park - Founder, Soft Serve

  • Moderator: Kyung B. Yoon - President & CEO, KACF

3:30-3:45 PM

Introduction to Ha Chong-Hyun: Retrospective by Asian Art Museum curator Yoon-Jee Choi

Closing by Kyung B. Yoon

3:45-5:00 PM

Reception & Docent-Led Tours of Ha Chong-Hyun: Retrospective

  • Three tours beginning at 3:45 PM, 4:00 PM, and 4:15 PM.

REGISTRATION

All registration includes breakfast, lunch, the reception, and admission to the Asian Art Museum.

REGISTER