HyeSook Chung

President at The Baltimore City Foundation
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Baltimore, MD. -- The Baltimore City Foundation announced today its newly appointed President, HyeSook Chung, an experienced strategic manager and child advocate. Ms. Chung will lead the Foundation and focus on leveraging innovative public-private partnerships to enrich the lives of Baltimoreans. The priority areas will include: (1) increasing opportunities for youth employment, (2) strengthening neighborhoods assets including recreation and parks and (3) expanding wellness services for those battling addictions and mental health.

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For those who may not know.....I'm an advisory board member and a HUGE fan of DataKind and it's fearless leader Jake Porway! So proud of their continued growth & innovation!
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Experience
The Baltimore City Foundation
President
Company NameThe Baltimore City Foundation
Dates EmployedApr 2019 – Present
Employment Duration1 mo
LocationBaltimore, MD

Self Employed
Consultant
Company NameSelf Employed
Dates EmployedOct 2018 – Mar 2019
Employment Duration6 mos
LocationWashington D.C. Metro Area
Supported high-impact non-profits on development and policy-focused projects.
DC Government
Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services
Company NameDC Government
Dates EmployedDec 2016 – Oct 2018
Employment Duration1 yr 11 mos
LocationWashington D.C. Metro Area
A Mayoral appointee, provided strategic oversight of eight agencies totaling $6.8 billion in the areas of health and human services, including the development and recommendation of key policies and programs focused on social services for all DC residents.
DC Action for Children
Executive Director
Company NameDC Action for Children
Dates EmployedOct 2009 – Dec 2016
Employment Duration7 yrs 3 mos
LocationWashington D.C. Metro Area
Effectively led strategic re-design resulting in financial sustainably, new programmatic priorities and secured long-term financial support from national foundations, including Annie E. Casey Foundation and The Kellogg Foundation. Led the launch of the innovative DC KIDS COUNT interactive open-data project, which has been highlighted at IMB Insight ... See more

Data Tools 2.0 | DC Action for Children
Data Tools 2.0 | DC Action for Children
Washington Area Women's Foundation
Company NameWashington Area Women's Foundation
Total Duration2 yrs 1 mo
TitleEarly Care and Education Program Officer
Dates EmployedSep 2008 – Oct 2009
Employment Duration1 yr 2 mos
Managed the Early Care and Education Funders Collaborative.
TitleEarly Care and Education Consultant
Dates EmployedOct 2007 – Sep 2008
Employment Duration1 yr
Developed and implemented goals, objectives and grantmaking structure for the new funding initiative, the Early Care and Education Collaborative Funders Collaborative.
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Education
Boston University
Boston University
Degree NameMSW Field Of StudyNon-profit Management
Dates attended or expected graduation 1995 – 1997
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle Pacific University
Degree NameBachelor of Arts Field Of StudySociology and Communication, cum laude
Dates attended or expected graduation 1989 – 1993
Activities and Societies: Mortar Board
Volunteer Experience
Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum
Board Member
Company NameSmithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum
Dates volunteeredJan 2019 – Present Volunteer duration4 mos
Cause Arts and Culture
Planet Word Museum
Board Member
Company NamePlanet Word Museum
Dates volunteeredDec 2018 – Present Volunteer duration5 mos
Cause Arts and Culture
NationSwell
Member
Company NameNationSwell
Dates volunteeredSep 2018 – Present Volunteer duration8 mos
Cause Civil Rights and Social Action
Planet Word Museum
Board Member
Company NamePlanet Word Museum
Dates volunteeredJun 2014 – Dec 2016 Volunteer duration2 yrs 7 mos
Cause Arts and Culture
DataKind
Advisory Board Member
Company NameDataKind
Dates volunteeredSep 2012 – Present Volunteer duration6 yrs 8 mos
Cause Science and Technology
fearless champion of data do-goodery
Sibley Memorial Hospital
Advisory Board Member, Ward Infinity Group
Company NameSibley Memorial Hospital
Dates volunteeredApr 2017 – Present Volunteer duration2 yrs 1 mo
Cause Health
NationSwell
Member
Company NameNationSwell
Dates volunteered2015 – 2016 Volunteer duration1 yr
Cause Civil Rights and Social Action
DC Medical Care Advisory Committee
Co-Chair, DC Medical Care Advisory Committee
Company NameDC Medical Care Advisory Committee
Dates volunteeredOct 2016 – Dec 2016 Volunteer duration3 mos
Cause Health