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John Leonard earned his Master of Arts in Public Policy from George Mason University in 2006, specializing in International Commerce & Policy. He began his graduate studies while working at U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and later served in key leadership roles including CBP Attaché in Singapore and Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner. His time at Mason, especially the study abroad programs in Mexico and the UK, greatly shaped his professional growth. Now a Senior Advisor at Kim & Chang, he continues to lead in the field of international trade and is currently learning Korean as a personal goal.
Euvin, a 2017 Global Affairs graduate, currently works as a Field HR Coordinator at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Korea. Her time at Mason Korea shaped her interest in cross-cultural collaboration and global issues. After completing a master’s in International Relations, she pursued a career in humanitarian assistance. She encourages students to stay curious, be patient, and explore diverse paths.
Meet Chiwon Song, a 2021 graduate of GMU Korea who majored in Accounting. He is currently working as a junior consultant at Deloitte Korea. During his time at Mason, he was an active member of the dance club GBounce and cherished performing at campus events. With a strong foundation in both accounting and IT, he now aspires to work at Deloitte U.S., earn a CPA license, and specialize in IP audit.
Dr. Hyun Kyung Oh (Communication, Class of 2016, GMU Fairfax) is a government officer in Korea, leading the External Relations & Communications bureau at the Presidential Commission on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth. Her doctoral research at Mason focused on political communication and civic engagement. She previously worked in media policy and taught communication at various universities. Today, she plays a key role in climate policy communication both nationally and internationally.
Having arrived in Virginia at the age of 11, Sungho Bae graduated from George Mason with a BS in Business, concentrating in Management Information Systems. He has led a dynamic career as an IT professional, with roles in both the U.S. and Japan at organizations such as SAIC, the National Science Foundation, and Booz Allen Hamilton.
George Mason alumnus Christopher Stokes (B.A. in Sociology & Anthropology, '03), General Manager of Eli Lilly and Company Korea, shared his career journey with over 100 Mason Korea students.
Seung Jun (Troy) Lim's decision to study in the US and pursue finance stemmed from his mandatory military experience. He began his accounting career in the US and later worked at several global firms in Korea.
Minsung Yun entered Mason as an ESL student where his diligence paid off. He began his career as a software engineer at Samsung and worked in various industries before founding his own company, Cuunit, in 2022.
Yeojeong (Jennifer) Suh proudly holds both undergraduate and graduate degrees from Mason. Her career journey includes overcoming initial challenges as a foreigner and building an extensive career in the US.
Dr. Roland B. Wilson, an associate professor of conflict analysis and resolution at Mason Korea, recently co-authored a book titled Australian Missionaries’ Support to the Korean Independence Movement.
Sung Jae Kim has had an extensive career at KOTRA, South Korea's international trade and investment promotion agency. His professional journey has led him to help develop emerging markets across the globe.
Chris Kim was determined to succeed in his passion for events and tourism at Mason, despite facing challenges as an international student. Now he is back in Korea running his own travel agency, Allworks.
Currently General Manager at Eli Lilly Korea, Christ Stokes honed his skills as a scholar-athlete at George Mason University. He now seeks ways he can help others.
Professor Sooyong Park, Mason Alumni Association Korea Chapter President and PhD in Information Technology (IT) from Mason, has had a significant impact on the development of IT in Korea. Read more about his career journey and advice for Mason Korea students.
Currently a professor in the Animation and Film Department at Yuhan University, Hyong Jung Kang had formative cultural and educational experiences at Mason, and uses what she learned there in her own teaching.
Through Mason's Conflict Analysis and Resolution program Young Jin Kang found the tools to address political conflict he saw around him. He has continued to do so as an advisor to government and industry on finding mutually acceptable solutions to disputes.
Associate Professor Roland B. Wilson, Program Coordinator and Faculty Advisor at the Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution at Mason’s Korea campus, has been appointed as an Advisor on the Board of Directors of the US-Korea Alliance Foundation headquartered in Virginia.
Soogwan Doh benefited from a host of Mason faculty when he pursued his PhD from Mason's Schar School of Policy and Government. Now he's teaching at his other alma mater, the University of Ulsan, and seeking to return the favor by helping his juniors there.
George Mason alumnus Stanley Chung (BS, Economics, '98) shared his expertise on corporate ESG standards for Mason Korea's first event in its alumni lecture series.
