LEADERSHIP TEAM

PRESIDENT

Grace (김민아) is a freshman at Trinity Christian Academy. She is a second-generation Korean American.

“As a second-generation Korean American, KAYAT has empowered me to embrace my heritage rather than hide or feel embarrassed by it. Through KAYAT, I have deepened my understanding of Korean culture and had the opportunity to share it with the wider community. Along the way, I have also built meaningful connections with fellow Korean American peers, making the experience even more enriching.”

VICE PRESIDENT

Jessica (김주원) is a freshman at Hebron High School. She is a second-generation Korean American.

“To me, KAYAT is about bringing people together through Korean culture. As a Korean American, I see KAYAT as a way to share Korean traditions with others. It helps people from different backgrounds to learn from one another through shared experiences.”

TREASURER

Caleb (김갈렙) is a junior at Trinity Christian Academy. He is a third-generation Korean American.

“Growing up as a 3rd generation Korean American, I felt split between my American and Korean background. Joining KAYAT gave me the opportunity to learn and love my culture through the arts: song, dance, story, and language. To me, KAYAT is about celebrating and embracing Korean American identity and preserving Korean tradition while sharing it with all.”

SECRETARY

Ethan (장한결) is a freshman at Lowery Freshman Center. He is a second-generation Korean American.

“KAYAT means connection and growth to me as a Korean American. Through KAYAT, I have built meaningful memories and learned many aspects of Korean history and cultural activities that I did not know before. Experiences like Nanta and storytelling have deepened my appreciation for my heritage and strengthened my sense of identity. I am grateful to share what I have learned with my community, and I hope to continue discovering more about Korean culture in the future.“

Braden (이준규) is a sophomore at Trinity Christian Academy. He is a third-generation Korean American.

Favorite KAYAT Memory: “My favorite memory was being able to work with the kids at Destination Korea for Adoptees, where we taught kids basic Korean traditions and culture.”

Ellie (김재아) is a freshman at The Hockaday School. She is a third-generation Korean American.

Favorite KAYAT Memory: “I loved performing traditional Nanta drums at the Carrollton Culture Fest and making Korean crafts with the community. I got to learn about other cultures while also sharing Korean culture with others.“

Allyson (장다인) is a freshman at Guyer High School. She is a second-generation Korean American.

Favorite KAYAT Memory: “A favorite memory of mine was walking around Asian Times Square after performing on stage.“

Ella (장한별) is a freshman at Lowery Freshman Center. She is a second-generation Korean American.

Favorite KAYAT Memory: “Playing with little kids.“

Addison (김예나) is a freshman at Allen High School. She is a second-generation Korean American.

Favorite KAYAT Memory: “My favorite memory with KAYAT is from when we performed our nanta songs at festivals around the DFW area. I enjoyed sharing my Korean culture with the public and also taking part in cultural celebrations.”

Elli (김하율) is a freshman at Hebron High School. She is a second-generation Korean American.

Favorite KAYAT Memory: “I love any time when all the KAYAT members get together to have fun!“

Nora (최유하) is a freshman at Jasper High School. She is a third-generation Korean American.

Favorite KAYAT Memory: “My favorite memory with KAYAT was performing nanta drums on stage. It was very fun to play along with popular songs, and I found it cool to incorporate traditional Korean culture in modern songs. It was also nice to meet other people who were also passionate about sharing Korean culture.”