Ygnite History

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Ygnite 2022: Reimagined Possibilities

Atlanta, GA

Joy Kim

Chair

Dianne Lee

Co-Chair (Admin)

Inseung Kang

Co-Chair (Web & Mobile, Startup)

Justin Kim

Co-Chair (Program)

Veronica Kim

Co-Chair (Networking, Sponsorship)

Ygnite 2021: Connecting Within, Connecting Across

Virtual

Hyeon Ki Jeong

Chair

Joy Kim

Co-Chair

Yena Son

Co-Chair

Joshua Oh

Co-Chair

Ygnite 2020: Envisioning Beyond the Limits

Seattle, WA

Ryuhwa Stella Kim

Chair

Hailey Bae

Co-Chair

James Han

Co-Chair

Hyeon Ki Jeong

Co-Chair

Ygnite 2019: Disrupting the Status Quo

Los Angeles, CA

Katherine Cho

Chair

Ryuhwa Stella Kim

Co-Chair

Carol S Rim

Co-Chair

Ygnite 2018: Greatness Requires Integrity and Tenacity

Washington, DC

Mina So

Chair

Hyon Lee

Co-Chair

Katherine S Cho

Co-Chair

Andy Baek

Co-Chair

Yun Young Yim

Co-Chair

Ygnite 2017: #PowerUp

Philadelphia, PA

Stella Chun

Chair

Hangaram Kim

Co-Chair

Jonathan Kim

Co-Chair

Young Yim

Co-Chair

Mina So

Co-Chair

Ygnite 2016: Realizing Initiative

Dallas, TX

Daegene Koh

Chair

Dennis Yuntae Cha

Co-Chair

Kathy Lee

Co-Chair

Stella Chun

Co-Chair

Ygnite 2015: Emergent Leaders and Innovation

Orlando, FL

SJ Claire Hur

Chair

Amy Han

Co-Chair

Eddie Cho

Co-Chair

Dagegene Koh

Co-Chair

Ygnite 2014

Houston, TX

Michael Lee

Chair

Jin Chung

Co-Chair

Chris Choi (Chu)

Co-Chair

Claire Hur

Co-Chair

YGTLC 2013

Los Angeles, CA

Kaylee Shin

Chair

Charles Lee

Co-Chair

YeEun Rhee

Co-Chair

Michael Lee

Co-Chair

YGTLC 2012: Innovative Minds Endless Possibilities

San Francisco, CA

Israel 'Sun Min' Jung

Chair

Grace Park

Co-Chair

Kaylee Shin

Co-Chair

YGTLC 2011: Emerging Technologies Emerging Leaders

Seattle, WA

Benjamin Lee

Chair

John Lee

Co-Chair

YGTLC 2010: A Bright Future through Innovation and Leadership

Washington, DC

Tom Oh

Chair

Benjamin Lee

Co-Chair

YGTLC 2009: Building a Better Tomorrow

Dallas, TX

Tom Oh

Chair

Benjamin Lee

Co-Chair

Christian Hong

Co-Chair

YGTLC 2008: Adapting Career Goals for a Globalized World

San Diego, CA

Sam Sangsoo Ryu

Chair

Jung Min Lee

Co-Chair

John C Lee

Co-Chair

YGTLC 2007: Sustainable Society & The Responsibilities of Scientists and Engineers

Fort Lee, NJ

Byungkyu (Brian) Park

Chair

Sung-Hyuk Cha

Co-Chair

Sam Sangsoo Ryu

Co-Chair

YGTLC 2006: Leaders in Science and Engineering for 21st Centry and Beyond

Los Angeles, CA

Kenneth Yu

Co-Chair

Hee-Koo Moon

Co-Chair

YGTLC 2005: Technical and Leadership Challenges to YG Korean-American Scientists and Engineers

San Francisco, CA

Josh Jun

Co-Chair

Charles Lee

Co-Chair