Korean American Story
Collaboration: IAMAdoptee + Korean American Story It began again with the death of a young 14 year old Korean adoptee by suicide. Her death and the stories of death by suicide of adoptees from Korea, Ethiopia, India, Vietnam and more emerged louder and clearer. For those of us serving and supporting the well-being of […]
Korean American Story Spotlight: Marissa Martin About Marissa: Marissa Martin, LMSW is the Executive Director of The Advocacy Institute. She has been a long time advocate and leader in the adoptee community in NY. She has led in a multitude of ways for Also-Known-As as President and Director of Mentorship as well as created programming […]
Korean American Story Spotlight: Major Mike McDonald About Mike: Major Mike McDonald, US Army has been a long time active member of our adoptee community. He was one of the first intercountry adoptees to host a podcast, The Rambler, giving voice and story to nearly 60 adoptees from all over the world. About the Collaboration: […]
Korean American Story Spotlight: Michael Mullen About Michael: Michael Mullen has a real job, but we know him as an outstanding former President of Also-Known-As. He has led this grassroots organization of 25 years for the past 5 years and continues to expand the mission of always welcoming adoptees who come to NY to find […]
Korean American Story Spotlight: Meg Campbell About Meg: Meg Campbell is a NICU nurse and the youngest sister of IAMAdoptee Co-founder Joy Lieberthal Rho. It was a very personal ask to have Meg come and share her adoption story. Adoption is not something that has one narrative, even if we are from the same […]
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Korean American Story Spotlight: Lynn Richards-Noyer About Lynn: Lynn Richards-Noyer is one of the founding members of Also-Known-As. For 25 years, she has been the one who welcomes and always ready to share space and time for other adoptees as they begin their journey. Lynn is a Community Manager for Regus, a global network […]
Korean American Story Spotlight: Michael Mullen About Michael: Michael Mullen has a real job, but we know him as an outstanding former President of Also-Known-As. He has led this grassroots organization of 25 years for the past 5 years and continues to expand the mission of always welcoming adoptees who come to NY to find […]
Korean American Story Spotlight: Lee-Ann Hanham Fabella About Lee-Ann: Lee-Ann Hanham Fabella, LCSW came into the adoption community as it was emerging and was a wonderful leader as President of Also-Known-As. But it is her love for mentorship and young adoptees that stand out as she helmed the AKA Mentorship program for many years. […]
Korean American Story Spotlight: Meg Campbell About Meg: Meg Campbell is a NICU nurse and the youngest sister of IAMAdoptee Co-founder Joy Lieberthal Rho. It was a very personal ask to have Meg come and share her adoption story. Adoption is not something that has one narrative, even if we are from the same […]
Korean American Story Spotlight: Major Mike McDonald About Mike: Major Mike McDonald, US Army has been a long time active member of our adoptee community. He was one of the first intercountry adoptees to host a podcast, The Rambler, giving voice and story to nearly 60 adoptees from all over the world. About the Collaboration: […]
Korean American Story Spotlight: Marissa Martin About Marissa: Marissa Martin, LMSW is the Executive Director of The Advocacy Institute. She has been a long time advocate and leader in the adoptee community in NY. She has led in a multitude of ways for Also-Known-As as President and Director of Mentorship as well as created programming […]
Korean American Story Spotlight: Jae Rindner About Jae: Jae Rindner has been a long time leader of Also-Known-As and currently on the board of ATN. We really appreciate Jae sharing her story for the very first time. In the real world, Jae works at the Office of the Executive VP of NYU Langone Health. About […]
Korean American Story Spotlight: Alex Myung Wager About Alex: Alex Myung Wager is a gifted creative, animator and storyteller. You can see his beautiful work in his short film, Arrival and in Cartoon Network’s Steven Universe. About the Collaboration: In collaboration with Korean American Story, IAMAdoptee asked 10 Korean American adoptees to share parts of their adoption story […]
Korean American Story Spotlight: Andrea (Andy) Marra About Andrea (Andy): Andrea (Andy) Marra is the Executive Director of The Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund. It was a gift for us to have Andy come and share her thoughts and views of being adopted, being a transwoman and being the extraordinary advocate and leader she […]
Collaboration: IAMAdoptee + Korean American Story It began again with the death of a young 14 year old Korean adoptee by suicide. Her death and the stories of death by suicide of adoptees from Korea, Ethiopia, India, Vietnam and more emerged louder and clearer. For those of us serving and supporting the well-being of […]
Korean American Story Spotlight: Michael Pulliam About Michael: Michael Pulliam is our youngest adoptee, still in his 20s. We know him as an amazing counselor for Sejong Camp. Michael’s gift is his ability to talk to any little boy and make them feel heard. In real life, he works in technology support. About the Collaboration: […]
