Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 8 years of experience in international development and communications, the expert specializes in digital and strategic communications. They have worked on projects with organizations such as UNEP, UNESCO, and KOICA, focusing on sectors including humanitarian aid, social development, and environmental management. Responsibilities have included project communication, feasibility studies, and capacity building. The expert has played advisory roles in international development cooperation, delivering significant contributions to bilateral projects and enhancing communication strategies across various regions.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with KOICA, a prominent international donor, in the Dominican Republic. Their involvement included conducting a feasibility study for a project aimed at strengthening sargassum monitoring and management capacity to enhance the marine environment. This bilateral project with the Dominican Republic Government spanned from 2025 to 2029, focusing on environmental capacity building at a national scale.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including humanitarian aid, social development, human rights, media and communications, printing, design, and advocacy. Previously held roles such as Project Communication Specialist and Special Advisory in international development cooperation highlight their interdisciplinary expertise. Their work spans multiple countries, including the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Peru, South Korea, and Switzerland, reflecting a broad geographic scope and cross-cutting sectoral insights. This diverse exposure has provided them with a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics in these regions, particularly in Latin America and East Asia.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is a native Korean speaker and is fluent in English and Spanish. These language skills have been utilized in various international contexts, including in-country work in South Korea, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Peru, and Switzerland, as well as in multilingual teams and international development projects. The expert holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees from Sogang University in South Korea, with fields of study in Mass Communications and Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE), completed from 2012 to 2017.