3rd Annual AAPI LEAD Summit

Korean American Officials Affinity Group Breakfast

A morning gathering of Korean American elected officials, appointed leaders, and community changemakers convening during the AAPI LEAD National Summit.

Date
Sat, July 182026
Time
8:00–9:45 AMPacific Time
Venue
JW MarriottL.A. LIVE · Room TBA
Program
BreakfastAffinity Convening

Join us over breakfast to celebrate our shared history, honor our leaders, and strengthen the connections that move the Korean American community forward — together with peers from across all levels of government.

Expected attendees include:

Elected & Appointed Officials
  • Dave MinU.S. House of Representatives, California’s 47th District
  • Mark KeamKorean American Institute · Former: VA House of Delegates, Biden & Clinton Administrations, VA Governors Kaine & Warner Administrations
  • Grace LeeNew York State Assembly
  • Paul SeoMayor, City of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
  • Sukhee KangFormer Mayor, City of Irvine, CA · KADC
  • Linda LeeCouncilmember, New York City Council, District 23
  • John LeeLos Angeles City Council, District 12
  • Peter KwonSeaTac City Council, WA
  • David RyuFormer Councilmember, Los Angeles City Council
  • Holly KimTreasurer, Lake County, Illinois
  • Yeena YooDuPage County Board, District 2, IL
  • Jeff KimPresident, Board of Education · Irvine Unified School District, CA
  • Ellen ParkRowland Unified School District, CA
  • Gene KimSan Mateo-Foster City School District, CA
  • Betty LieuTorrance Unified School District, CA
Community Leaders
  • Susan Jin DavisChair, AAPI LEAD Board of Directors
  • Richard JunAAPI LEAD Board of Directors
  • Grace ChoiKARIS
  • Chan ParkOpenAI
  • Linda ShimComcast NBCUniversal
  • Joon KimComcast
  • Sam HyunThe Asian American Foundation (TAAF)
  • Paawee RiveraSenior Advisor, AAPI LEAD

Join us alongside these leaders and many more friends of the Korean American community.

Open to AAPI LEAD Summit attendees — or by invitation only.
Seating is limited; we hope you'll start the morning with us.

Korean American Officials Affinity Group Breakfast
AAPI LEAD 3rd Annual National Summit · JW Marriott L.A. LIVE · July 18, 2026