Who we are
Empowering Connections, Elevating Success.
Mission
The Korean American Semiconductor Professional Alliance (KASPA) is committed to building a vibrant, inclusive community where Korean American professionals, businesses, and engineering students in the semiconductor industry can collaborate, innovate, and grow. Our mission is to foster knowledge-sharing, facilitate career development, and enhance networking opportunities by providing valuable resources, industry insights, and access to a strong network of like-minded professionals. Through these efforts, KASPA strives to empower emerging engineers and contribute to the continued advancement of the semiconductor sector.
Vision
Our vision is to be the leading platform for Korean American professionals in the semiconductor industry, driving collective success through collaboration, education, and innovation. We aim to bridge cultural and technological gaps, ensuring that our members have the tools and connections they need to thrive in an ever-evolving global market. KASPA aspires to inspire the next generation of engineers and leaders, advancing both individual careers and the semiconductor industry as a whole.
Meet the Team
Jae Park
President
Hyun Gu Park
Vice President
Stella Hur
Head of Marketing & Communications
Jade Seonok Jin
General Manager & Technical Evangelist
Summer Eunji Lee
Head of Operations
Luke Jang
Head of Technical Journal
Henry Hong
Head of Membership & College Outreach
Shannon Park
Secretary
KASPA
Volunteer
Advisors
Namki Yi
Founder & President
Silicon Valley Tech Source, Inc.
Adonis Mak
Founder & President
ACT International Media Group
Paul Lee (이홍장)
Vice President & GM, Intelligent Vision & Sensing BU
Halo Microelectronics
David Nam
Chairman & CEO, Elevation Semiconductor
Chief Executive Officer, HMI
Board Member, Zinitix
Mason Choi (최상열)
Vice President & GM, Mobility Analog Solutions BU
HMI
Brian Kang
Co-Founder, President & Chief Operations Officer
Lucid Microsystems
Kisun Lee, Ph.D.
Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer &
Chief Technology Officer
Lucid Microsystems
Robert Quinn
Founder, Semiconductor Industry Mobile Education Unit (SIMEU)
& Semiconductor Industry Evangelist
Changhae Park, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President & Chief IP Officer
NXP Semiconductors
Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio, Ph.D.
Editor-in Chief, Power Electronics News & Embedded.com
Content Editor & Technical Writer, AspenCore, EE Times
M. K. Mak, Ph.D.
Educator, Entrepreneur, Envisionist, Executive
Appointed Advisor, ECAS
APAC Sales & Marketing Executive,
Onsemi 30-Years
Jeongdong Choe, Ph.D.
Senior Technical Fellow
SVP, TechInsights
Specialties: NAND & DRAM Memory and Emerging Memory