I am a human-centered storyteller and communications strategist, currently with EU-Korea Green Partnership Programme as Key Outreach Expert, focusing on government, business, and public engagement on climate change, energy, and environmental issues.
Previously, I worked in the nonprofit sector, leading communications strategy and media outreach across Asia. I established its Korea office and oversaw fundraising, as well as government, media, and NGO relations. Prior to my nonprofit work, I was an international news producer with CNN, working in Hong Kong, China, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and South Korea.
I am fluent in Korean, Chinese (Mandarin), and English, and rock climbing, scuba diving, ceilidh dance enthusiast and cover model of a rock climbing guidebook.
Following the adoption of the EU-Korea Green Partnership at the 10th EU-Korea Summit, the Delegation of the European Union to Korea launched a dedicated cooperation programme to support its effective and practical implementation. Priority areas are: • Green diplomacy and outreach in Korea, implemented in close coordination with EU Member States • Facilitating dialogue and cooperation on a clean and just energy transition • Promoting EU–Korea industrial collaboration in the field of circular economy • Supporting biodiversity conservation and addressing environmental pollution at all levels • Advancing city-to-city partnerships on green and smart urban innovation • Strengthening youth engagement in environmental action and sustainability efforts Key activities are to: • Support policy dialogues and the exchange of best practices through technical workshops and seminars • Conduct technical studies • Organise trainings, study visits, and similar capacity-building activities • Implement outreach initiatives, including media campaigns, conferences, exhibitions, contests, and more