MISSION STATEMENT
The Korean American Legislative Staff Association (KALS) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization representing past and current staff on all levels of government. We are dedicated to expanding Korean-American representation in public service through networking, educating the younger generation, and building a platform for professional development.
Our Logo
The logo for the Korean American Legislative Staff Association features a stylized depiction of the Mugunghwa, the national flower of Korea, which symbolizes the enduring spirit and resilience of Korean culture. The flower is prominently displayed within a circular frame, representing unity and the shared values of the Korean American community. The design is clean and modern, with the association's name written in bold, uppercase letters beside the emblem. The use of black and white gives the logo a professional and timeless appearance, underscoring the commitment of the association to represent and uphold Korean American values in legislative environments.
Board of Directors
Semee Park (박세미)
Senior Legislative Deputy | LA Councilmember Bob Blumenfield
President
Evette Kim (김민선)
Chief of Staff | Irvine Councilmember Tammy Kim
Co-Founder
Ye Rim Choi-Hong (홍예림)
Constituent Services Representative | U.S. Senator Alex Padilla
Co-Founder
Daniel Park (박다니엘)
Constituent Engagement Deputy | LA County Supervisor Holly Mitchell
Secretary
Suin Lee (이수인)
Small Business Policy Manager | LA Mayor Karen Bass
Treasurer
Jieun Kim (김지은)
Deputy Director of Korean Language Communications |
LA Mayor Karen Bass
Press Secretary
Erica Nam (남예린)
District Representative | State Senator Anthony Portantino
Board Member
Linette Choi (최은혜)
District Director | U.S. Representative Young Kim
Board Member