
OUR TEAM

Roy Kim, President
Roy joined WeHOPE during it’s transition into an NGO. He holds various positions in several fields. Roy is the CEO of ESL EDUCATION Co., Ltd., director of ESL INSTITUTE KOREA, director of the ITTE Ulsan Headquarters, official interpreter for the Ulsan Police Department, and a TESOL trainer at the Ulsan Women’s Center. His experience and expertise will be a great asset to WeHOPE. Roy is excited to be a part of this organization.

Nate Mandigo, Vice President
Nate joined WeHOPE first as a volunteer in 2011, and was instrumental in getting We HOPE registered as an NGO, where he is now the Vice-President. He is currently employed as a Foreign language Instructor at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST). He is very committed to see We HOPE grow into a nationally recognized NGO that helps people in need.

Brian Girolametto, Program Director
Brian became involved in WeHOPE during its transition into an NGO. He is currently employed as a Foreign Language Instructor at Choonhae College of Health Sciences and is involved in various physical activities. He enjoys writing storybooks for children when he feels inspired and spending time with his growing family. Brian is happy to play a role in such a wonderful organization that has the ability to reach so many people and make a positive impact on their lives.

Shin-Jung Kang
Program Coordinator

Freshta Azadah
Lotus Center
Program Coordinator

Maria Choi
Program Coordinator

Hyun-Seo Yoo
Program Coordinator

Kay Davids
Police Language Exchange Program Coordinator

Sumi Choi
Program Coordinator

Eun-SeonJeong
Ulsan Dong-gu ELLU
Program Coordinator

Kyung-a Jeong
Program Coordinator

Rogelio Garcia
Program Coordinator

Adele Vitale
Gwangan International Fair Coordinator

Rick Duff
Daegu-KUMFA
Program Coordinator

Laura Stephenson
Namgwang Orphanage
Coordinator