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President & Editor in Chief James Y. Ryu was born in Seoul in 1961 and immigrated to the U.S. with his family at age 12. He lived briefly in Eugene, Ore., attended high school in Oxford, Ohio, and eventually earned a bachelor's degree in business management from California State University Long Beach. Together with his father, James founded KoreAm with the hope of creating a well-informed, close- knit Korean American community. Along with his wife, Tammy, he is the proud parent of Nicholas, Audrey, and Michael. When not testing the limits of his editorial staff, James enjoys his lifelong hobby of playing basketball (despite four knee surgeries) and golf. Contact him at james@koreamjournal.com for business inquires and advertising.

Editor-in-Chief - Anne H. Kim

Editor-in-Chief – Anne H. Kim graduated from UCLA with a degree in political science and barely escaped law school, much to her parents’ chagrin. Luckily, her half-decent writing skills landed her a job as a newspaper reporter. She spent the next few years annoying government officials and coming up with excuses to extend her deadlines. Eventually, her hard work paid off and she was nominated for an award for public service reporting. Although she didn’t win (I was robbed!), more importantly, she won the admiration of her cat. She spent a few dark months in the world of public relations, but thankfully saw the light and returned to publishing as an editor with a trade magazine before being lured into the glamorous world of women’s magazines. In her spare time – oh wait, she doesn’t have any. If she had spare time, she would, um, sleep? Contact Anne at mailto:anne@audreymagazine.com

Associate Managing Editor - Anna M.Park

Associate Managing Editor – Anna M. Park spent six years in legal indentured servitude (read: the law) before being released on her own recognizance for good (OK, well, decent) behavior. After trekking through the mountains of the northern Philippines, swimming with sharks in Moorea, and, most frighteningly, riding on a commuter bus in Seoul during rush hour, she returned to the relative peace and quiet that is Southern California. Doing the typical former-lawyer thing, she went back to her first love < writing < and somehow managed to land freelance gigs with KoreAm Journal and Audrey magazine. It was only a matter of time before she lucked out and landed the ever-coveted associate editor position. When asked what the best thing about her newfound career is, she says, "I get to wear whatever I want." Contact Anna at apark@audreymagazine.com.

Art Director - Jiyoon Kim

Art Director Jiyoon Kim was born in Seoul and moved to Orange, California with her family when she was 17. Always having loved to draw, Jiyoon decided to pursue a career in graphic design and matriculated into Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. There, she met her husband, who is also a graphic designer. Before KoreAm, Jiyoon worked as a freelance designer. When Jiyoon is not fed up with the KoreAm staff, she loves to play with her two dogs, golf and snowboard. Contact Jiyoon at jiyoon@audreymagazine.com with your design comments.

Marketing Manager - Joyce Park

Marketing manager Joyce Park was born in Korea and moved to the U.S. when she was 15. She attended a French private school and learned to speak French before learning English. Majoring in music, her college life was filled with singing, conducting and analyzing music. She is pleased to work as a special event coordinator — her dream career — at KoreAm and Audrey. Joyce enjoys 1,000+ piece puzzles, going to concerts and museums, playing catch and bowling. For marketing or event planning, contact her at joyce@audreymagazine.com

Office Manager/Associate Marketing Manager - Caroline Park

Associate Marketing Manager and Office Manager (yes, she's special enough for TWO BIG TITLES) Caroline Park spent her somewhat tumultuous youth in Queens, but somehow ended up in California, where seasons don't exist and too many blondes roam about. She had the privilege of living in dirty K-town, South Pas, and finally the OC, where she completed her undergraduate studies in Sociology at Biola University. Believing that her call to work as a school counselor was probably just a teasing hiccup from Jesus, she is now exploring other options just to be sure. As she was always a fan of magazines and Asian peeps in general, KoreAm and Audrey presented an appetizing opportunity for her to shine. She will serve and please you. So if you've any inquiries concerning subscriptions, billing, marketing-related things, or want to be pen pals, email her at caroline@audreymagazine.com.

Advertising Account Executive - Jasmine Kang

The first thing you'll notice about Jasmine when you meet her is that she can be charming and goofy at the same time. She spent her undergraduate years at the University of California, Los Angeles, studying Asian American Studies. Apart from being the advertising account executive, she is incredibly gifted, speaking three languages, including English, Korean, and Japanese. She enjoys working for Audrey because she loves the people and believes in Audrey's mission. She has a love for cinema, which began at a young age, and growing up, she watched countless films. You just name the movie and she can tell you about it. Her other interests besides watching films include traveling and music. She loves adventure but also appreciates the beauty of sunrise on the beach. For advertising inquiries, contact her at jasmine@audreymagazine.com.

Media Relations- Mannfolk Public Relations

MANNFOLK PR, otherwise known as media central, is the ideal location if somebody comes up with a reality show called Behind-the-Glamour. Between the constantly ringing phones, the stacks of press kits and samples being shipped nonstop to fashion editors, it's a wonder how Dorothy Mannfolk and trusted sidekick Omar Cunnigham ever find a moment to themselves. But Dorothy has been in this business long enough to make minor miracles seem like just another day in the office. While Omar is so adept at smoothing out the infamous tempers of editors and clients' hysterics, we suspect he must have a minor in psychotherapy. As for their New York liaison Joseph Pastrana, he was last seen among fellow rabid fashionistas entering the show tents and hasn't emerged since. Contact Dorothy at mailto:dmannfolk@sbcglobal.net to talk about Media Relations.