Career Expo

Dr. Lee, MD, Ph.D., is a highly accomplished academic and medical professional. He obtained his MD and Ph.D. degrees from the prestigious Yonsei University College of Medicine, where he developed a deep understanding of the human body and the intricacies of medical research.

After completing his education, Dr. Lee went on to become a Professor at Yonsei University College of Medicine, where he has worked since 2011.

After graduating in 2011 with a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce at Macquarie University, David spent a number of years at National Australia Bank in Banking and Finance. He then decided to pursue a career change in Health and Fitness, ultimately bringing F45, a successful fitness franchise, to South Korea in 2019. Since then, the brand has grown exponentially over the last few years. 

Dr. Vincent Jong graduated from Columbia University and continued graduate study in chiropractic at Northeast College of Health Sciences in New York. Why wait until you feel pain? Learn to prevent it and teach others. Dr. Jong manages the New York Natural Care Clinic to improve the health of its clients, including professional performers in famous Broadway Musicals such as Mamma Mia, Cats, Chicago, and Matilda, to name a few. Thomas Edison said, “The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and the cause and prevention of disease.” Learn how to sit, stand, and move properly. Dr. Jong asserts that movement is life, just keep moving. 

Jiaying is a licensed clinical (South Korea) and registered psychologist (Australia, Singapore) and has lived in these three countries throughout her decade-long career. She started as a forensic psychologist, and those years were very formative in allowing her to cultivate critical clinical skills that aided her greatly in her later work in three private practices, Couchology being her current third. She is also an adjunct professor teaching Undergraduate modules in Personality and Cross-cultural Intelligence at the Singapore University of Social Sciences. She enjoys writing the content and assessments for these courses as they regularly keep her abreast of her content knowledge of the field she practices.

Kenan was appointed President of ExxonMobil Korea Inc. on September 1, 2022, and assumed the role of ExxonMobil’s Lead Country Manager in S. Korea. Kenan graduated from Georgetown University in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, in 1995 with a degree in International Economics. Kenan later received an International Management degree from Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, in 1998 and a Master of Business Administration degree from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, USA, in 2001. Kenan began his ExxonMobil career at ExxonMobil Gas & Power Marketing Company in Houston, USA, in 2001 in New Business Development. After a series of business development and gas marketing assignments in Houston, Moscow, and London, in 2010, Kenan became the New Business Development Manager for Europe, Turkey, and Caspian, based in London, UK. From 2012-2016, Kenan worked at ExxonMobil Upstream Ventures in London as a Commercial Manager responsible for identifying and appraising new upstream opportunities in Europe, Russia, Caspian, the Middle East, and Africa. In the summer of 2016, Kenan relocated to Moscow, Russia, to assume the role of Vice President - Commercial for ExxonMobil affiliates in Russia. For the following six years, Kenan was responsible for the development of the Sakhalin-1 Project, operated by Exxon Neftegas Limited, and for commercial oversight of other ExxonMobil activities in Russia. During the summer of 2022, Kenan completed the assignment in Russia and relocated to S. Korea to assume his current role. Kenan now resides in Seoul with his wife and three kids. 

John JungKyum Kim is a senior partner with 25+ years of combined law practice in the U.S. and South Korea. He is a Co-Head of the Insurance & Reinsurance Practice Group at Dentons Lee as well as with the International Disputes Resolution Practice Group and is a member of the Corporate, Finance, International Disputes, and Employment & Labor teams. Mr. Kim has worked in various roles at large multinational companies and leading law firms in New York City and Seoul. He is highly regarded for his expertise in effectively assisting and advising clients. He is a passionate advocate with a strong grasp of the law and commercial concepts, enabling him to provide helpful advice, novel strategies, workable solutions, and winning representation.  Mr. Kim also supports international clientele in most leading commercial hubs in the Asia-Pacific Region, Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States, where his law practice also extends to financial services, healthcare; e-commerce; hotels, resorts, and casinos; technology; music entertainment including K-Pop; education; tourism and transportation, military defense among others. As part of his contribution to the local communities, Mr. Kim also provides pro bono services to disenfranchised orphans and others in less fortunate circumstances. 

Mr. Lee is a Media Specialist & Communications lecturer with a broadcast journalism career in Korea and the U.S. Hosted and produced the investigative news program Into the World with June-Young Lee at KNN. In addition, he has extensive reporting awards from the Korea Journalists Association as a TV news reporter and a producer at Channel A & YTN.  He earned his bachelor's degree at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, where he majored in English - Foreign language translation. He received his master's degree from the Academy of Art University in Multi-Media Communications.

Dr. Michael Lee is an Associate Professor of Media at Ball State University. His main focus is user-directed digital storytelling, features of characters in online role-playing games, and the use of uncanny phenomena in virtual environments. Before he became an academic, Michael Lee worked for the broadcasting and cable industries, serving various roles, including programmer, video editor, and technical director.  

Since 2020, Dan Marino has been the Director of Esports at Ball State University with a total of 5 years of experience in the field. He holds a BA in History and Classics from Seton Hall University. Dan is passionate about creating an all-encompassing esports program that touches on all areas of the esports ecosystem, including community, competition, and career opportunities. He has achieved notable success as the leader of the #11 League of Legends team, #13 Rocket League team, and #18 Overwatch team in the US. Dan and Ball State were also recently named the top-ranked College Esports Program for 2023 by EsportsU. Dan is excited to present on the topic of opportunities in college esports and esports in the US for international students.  

Christina has been in the Luxury Hotel industry for over ten years. Having worked in some of the world’s most exclusive hotels, including Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, and Hyatt Hotels located in Beijing, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Seoul, Christina is excited to share her real-life experiences and passion for excellence in the world of Luxury Hospitality & Corporate Business with Dwight students. In addition, she is the APAC Regional Admission Manager at Sommet Education, a unique education group specializing in hospitality management committed to delivering an exceptional student experience and developing future talent for the experience industry. 

Sam Machour is the Executive Vice President and the Chief Quality Officer of Samsung Biologics, the world's largest biologics contract, development, and manufacturing organization. Sam is a seasoned executive with 35+ years of life science experience supporting large MedTech, bioscience, and biopharmaceutical companies worldwide to deliver business operational excellence in quality, regulatory compliance, operations, and product commercialization. Prior to joining Samsung Biologics, Sam led various functions, including quality, operations, and research and development at senior and executive levels at Boehringer Ingelheim, GSK (Canada), Pfizer (US), J&J (The Netherlands), Becton Dickinson (France) and Lonza (Switzerland).   Additional to his current role at Samsung Biologics, Sam contributes to Africa's CDC Partnerships for African Vaccine Manufacturing mission to build healthcare self-sufficiency in the continent and accelerate the delivery of social value. Sam is the Vice-Chair of George Mason University, South Korea, is a Physics graduate of Concordia University and is a graduate of the general management program at the Harvard Business School. 

Joshua manages Alternative Investment at the Investment Banking Division at Hana Securities. The IB division covers global investments in power, energy, infrastructure, real estate, and ship/aircraft, covering all financial instruments, including equity, mezzanine, and loan. His previous experience focused on natural resources and green energy project development. He also managed and advised Korean SOE’s Investment in North America in the oil & gas and mining industry. Joshua received a BA in Economics for Management from the University of Toronto. 

Anthony Hess is an Assistant Manager at KB Asset Management in Seoul as a valued member of the Cross-Border Infrastructure Division. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 2008, receiving a B.A. in Political Science and History and an M.S. in International Trade and Finance from Yonsei University’s Graduate School of International Studies in 2019. Anthony’s diverse educational background and varied life experience enable him to bring unique insights and perspectives on various alternative North American and European investment opportunities.

Daeeun Kang is an IFRS17 specialist at EY Korea. He earned a master’s degree in Actuarial Science from the University of Southampton in the UK and is a certified public accountant and a member of the Society of Actuaries. Daeeun has over ten years of risk management experience in various areas, such as assisting financial clients in implementing financial reporting processes, internal controls, reporting systems, and financial audits. In addition, Daeeun has extensive assurance experience with Korea Financial Services clients, including Kyobo Life, Samsun g Life, Lina Life, and ABL Life. 

Gordon is an experienced professional with over 17 years of corporate experience. He has worked in several countries such as the UK, USA, Germany, and Korea, gaining a deep understanding of different cultures and work environments. He is highly skilled in public speaking and facilitation, catering to both one-on-one sessions and large groups. Gordon has delivered training programs in various countries, including Sweden, Thailand, Australia, the UK, Germany, South Africa, Ghana, and others. He has lived in Korea since 2010 and has extensive knowledge of Korean culture and corporate workings. In 2016, Gordon established RDI Worldwide in Seoul and has been serving as its CEO. With his expertise and experience, Gordon has contributed to the company's growth and success, helping clients achieve their goals through innovative and effective strategies.

Sarah Park is a leader with over 12+ years of experience in Human Resources, Business/Industrial Psychology & Research Psychology spanning from the private sector to the Government Sector. Sarah is currently in a role as the Head of Korea for G-P. G-P helps companies build teams anywhere in the world, in days instead of months, with the #1 ranked SaaS-based Global Employment Platform. Previous to her role at G-P, Sarah worked for the US Government as a Senior Research Psychologist and as an Industrial/Organizational psychology consultant for various corporate and educational institutions. In addition to her current role, Sarah is also a mother to 2 young children and enjoys cooking for leisure. Sarah holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Professor John David McGrew teaches 3D modeling, animation, and game art classes in the Computer Game Design program. Prior to joining the George Mason Korea faculty in the Spring of 2021, he taught in the Game and Interactive Media Design program at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Arkansas, USA. He has worked as a character animator, 3D generalist, and stop motion artist on commercial, music video, film, and game projects. 

Erin H. Lee is a third culture kid and a multipotentialite from South Korea who also spent 12 years in Canada, the United States, and Spain. She is a social activist, educator, translator, and content creator based in Seoul. She is the first Korean Berklee alumna with bachelor's and master's degrees from Berklee. She majored in "Professional Music" as a voice principal in Boston and after in "Global Entertainment and Music Business" in Valencia. She worked for Jazz Revelation Records, interned at the Panama Jazz Festival with Grammy-winning pianist Danilo Perez, and was a stage manager for several musical theater productions. In Valencia, she interned at HallyuMotion, where they sold K-pop goods in the Iberian peninsula. Returning home in 2013, she released her first single and worked for SJA Music Institute, the first contemporary music school in Korea, for over five years. In 2020, she reset her career to be an independent entrepreneur to create content about culture and life. She started to monitor government projects and propose policies with diversity and gender-sensitive perspectives, teach Korean to ex-pats, publish a picture book, coach students for college preparation, speak at various events, create videos and articles on YouTube and blogs, and more.

Kate originally trained as a textile designer at UAL Camberwell and has worked with UK and European manufacturing companies creating seasonal printed fabric collections for the fashion and home furnishing markets. Also, as a forecasting consultant, she has worked closely with many leading brands researching, analyzing, and developing colour and material directions for the fashion and home product markets in the UK, Europe, the USA, Australia, and Asia. Kate is also the co-author of ‘Colour Forecasting for Fashion’ published by Laurence King. (2012) Kate completed an MA in History of Art at Birkbeck University of London. Research into the material culture of contemporary and historical textiles and objects informs her teaching, professional and personal practice.