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James An

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

With over 20 years of business ownership experience and 6+ years in community advocacy, direct service, and non-profit leadership roles, I leverage my diverse skill set and passion for making a positive impact. Proven track record of driving results and fostering collaboration, committed to creating meaningful change and driving social impact initiatives for those in need. Unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit and community-focused mindset enables me to navigate complex challenges and drive sustainable solutions that uplift individuals and communities. Passionate about driving social change and fostering inclusive growth, deeply committed to creating a more equitable and empowered society for all.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

President

KOREAN AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LOS ANGELES
01.2021 - 11.2024
  • Served as President of the Korean American Federation of Los Angeles – a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which advocates and offers direct services to Korean Americans who reside in LA County.
  • Managed six (6) full-time staff, two (2) part-time staff and over 20 volunteers.
  • Trained staff how to navigate constituent services such as the State of CA’s EDD UI and SDI programs. Also oversaw other social service programs:
  • COVID-19 Testing/Vaccination Clinics
  • California Mortgage Relief Program
  • Housing is Key (Emergency Rental Assistance Program)
  • Stop the Hate (California Department of Social Services Grantee partner)
  • Free Women’s Health Screening
  • Monthly Free Legal Clinic with the Korean Bar Association
  • City of LA’s Small Business Rental Assistance Program
  • City of LA’s Legacy Business Program
  • LAPD Olympic Division Korean Language Interpreters Program
  • Worked closely with City Council Offices, Office of the Mayor, Department of Recs & Parks, HACLA, LAHD, LAEWDD and their constituent programs
  • To date, helped create 900+ “how-to” instructional videos on YouTube which educated Koreatown community members how to apply for different social benefit programs
  • Founded KAFLA’s YouTube channel and increased subscribership from seven (7) to currently over 15,000 subscribers

Board Member

KOREAN AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LOS ANGELES
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Led the effort to archive all of KAFLA’s activities and events through photos, video recordings. Was one of four volunteers who in March of 2020 (onset of the pandemic), helped answer 400+ phone call, emails, daily. Beginning early April, we began to meet with community members in-person, assisting with SBA EIDL loan applications and EDD UI/PUA applications.

Secretary/Executive Board Member

WILSHIRE CENTER KOREATOWN NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • One of 26 board members tasked with being the voice of the residents/business owners/stakeholders of the WCKNC. Attended monthly meetings, listened to constituent concerns, and helped submit Community Impact Statements (CIS) to the LA City Council. Also served as Board Chair for the Homelessness Committee.

Volunteer

KOREAN AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LOS ANGELES
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Assisted with voter registration which led to over 30,000 WCKNC stakeholders registering to vote for the upcoming Wilshire Center Koreatown Neighborhood Council subdivision election (June 2019).

Education

International Business -

California State University, Northridge
01.2003

General Studies - undefined

Glendale Community College
01.2001

Skills

  • Proficient in web design tools
  • Management of diverse social media platforms
  • Proficient in creating content for YouTube
  • Bilingual in Korean and English communication

LANGUAGES

English
Korean

Awards

Community Leadership Award, Anderson Munger Family YMCA, 2024, Lifesaver Award (CD10) 2023, Top 100 Nonprofits Serving SD-28 Award (KAFLA), CA State Senator, Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, 2024, Nonprofit of the Year Award (KAFLA), CA State Senator Maria Elena Durazo, 2022, President’s Volunteer Service Award, 2020, Neighborhood Council Spirit Award,, Department of Neighborhood Empowerment, City of LA, 2019, Publishings: https://edd.ca.gov/en/language-resources/kafla/

Timeline

President

KOREAN AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LOS ANGELES
01.2021 - 11.2024

Board Member

KOREAN AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LOS ANGELES
01.2019 - 01.2020

Secretary/Executive Board Member

WILSHIRE CENTER KOREATOWN NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
01.2019 - 01.2020

Volunteer

KOREAN AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LOS ANGELES
01.2018 - 01.2019

General Studies - undefined

Glendale Community College

International Business -

California State University, Northridge

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