The Congressional Korean American Staff Association (CKASA) is an official, non-partisan, bi-cameral Congressional Staff Organization (CSO) sponsored by all four sitting Korean American Members of Congress, Reps. Andy Kim (D-NJ), Young Kim (R-CA), Marilyn Strickland (D-WA), and Michelle Park Steel (R-CA).
CKASA was officially recognized by the Committee on House Administration at the start of the 116th Congress. Our mission is to expand Korean-American representation on Capitol Hill through encouraging public service by Korean Americans, fostering strong relationships with the greater AAPI and DC community, and building a platform for professional development through mentorship.
· Advancing public service by Korean Americans
· Organizing internal and cross-sector network.
· Promoting special and/or community organization events and seminars.
· Developing educational, professional, and cultural expertise in issues significant to the Korean-American community.