Sarah K. Yun

Country Representative, Korea at National Democratic Institute
Summary
Sarah Yun is an accomplished professional with a strong educational background and extensive experience in international relations, public policy, and advocacy.
She holds a Master's degree in International Relations with a focus on Korea and China Studies from The Johns Hopkins University. Additionally, she has a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Northwestern University.
Sarah has held various key roles in prestigious organizations. She currently serves as a Senior Manager at the National Endowment for Democracy.
Her previous roles include Program Officer at both the National Endowment for Democracy and the Center for International Private Enterprise. She also worked as a Senior Public Policy Specialist at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP.
Sarah has a rich history of involvement in public affairs and regional issues, having served as the Director of Public Affairs and Regional Issues at the Korea Economic Institute of America.
She has also contributed to the U.S. Department of State as a Special Assistant to the Executive Director. Furthermore, she gained valuable experience through internships at Albright Stonebridge Group and the National Endowment for Democracy.
Sarah's dedication to empowering women in business is evident through her role as the Director of the Asian American Women's Business Initiative & Special Projects Coordinator at the Women's Business Development Center.
She has also been actively engaged in community service as an Americorps Member at Public Allies.