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Kofi Kumi
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President |
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Mr. Kumi is responsible for operations and execution of the HRKCAA's day-to-day affairs including
relationship management, organizational development and fund-raising. He previously held the position of
Director of Alumni-Student Relations on the Executive Committee (2004-2005). Prior to joining the HRKCAA, Mr. Kumi held the offices
of President (2002-2003) and Senior Captain (2003-2004) of the HRKC and was responsible for leading the HRKC through an important
transition period. Currently, he is a Research Associate with Epic Therapeutics. He holds an Honors A.B. degree in
Chemistry from Harvard College and kendo shodan.
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Hyun-Sup Byun
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Treasurer |
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Mr. Byun performs various budgeting and financial planning duties for
the HRKCAA. Prior to joining the HRKCAA, Mr. Byun held the offices of
Equipment Manager (1998-1999), President (1999-2000), Junior Captain
(1999-2000) and Senior Captain (2000-2001) within the HRKC. Currently,
he is a Senior Associate with The Carlyle Group, and in the past has
held various positions in investment banking at Evercore Partners and
Citigroup/Salomon Smith Barney. He holds an A.B. cum laude degree in
Applied Mathematics from Harvard College and kendo shodan.
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Kentaro Fujita
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Secretary
Director of Curriculum Development
General Manager, New York Branch |
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Mr. Fujita is primarily responsible for -- in consultation with the HRKC's Head Coach -- the development and
implementation of a curriculum of kendo instruction within the HRKC. Additionally, he maintains the operational
record and histories of the HRKC and HRKCAA and is head of the New York branch of the Alumni Association.
Prior to joining the HRKCAA, Mr. Fujita held the office of Vice-President (1999-2000) within HRKC and was
the HRKC's first elected Senior Captain. Currently, he is a PhD candidate in New York University's Department
of Psychology and still practices kendo three times a week. He holds an Honors A.B. degree in Psychology from
Harvard College and kendo sandan.
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Jenny Jin
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Director of Alumni-Student Relations |
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Ms. Jin serves as the primary Alumnus advisor to the HRKC. Prior to joining the HRKCAA, Ms. Jin held the offices
of VP Shoryuhai (2003-2004), President (2004-2005), and Co-Captain (2005-2006) within the HRKC. Currently, she is an
Associate with Close Concerns, Inc. She holds an Honors A.B. degree in Chemistry from Harvard College.
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Jeffrey Kurashige
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Director of Japanese Affairs |
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Mr. Kurashige is the HRKCAA's voice in Japan. Prior to joining the HRKCAA, Mr. Kurashige was a veteran
member of the HRKC (1997-2000). Currently, he is a PhD candidate in Harvard University's Department of
East Asian Languages and Civilizations, focusing on Japanese medieval history. He holds an Honors A.B.
degree in East Asian Studies (Japanese Studies) from Harvard College.
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Jang Ho Yoon
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Director of Friends Affairs |
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Mr. Yoon is the voice of the Friends within the HRKCAA. Since 1995, Mr. Yoon has been involved with the HRKC and is one of its
most respected members. Currently, he is retired and practices with the HRKC every week. He holds a B.S
degree in Manufacturing Engineering from Boston University and kendo sandan.
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