Young Tae Choi

With more than two decades of creative and organizational leadership in the areas of art, nonprofits, and educational institutions, I have developed strong management, communication, and strategic planning abilities. My leadership capacities mean that challenges and opportunities are faced proactively, and with an eye for innovative solutions. I value relationships and the building of these in the service of community and organizational mission. I am currently working as Chaplain of Canadian Armed Forces, Communications Director of Peace Portal Church, President of POIEO, and Founder of Wild Grass Studios. When not at work, I love to eat good food and to enjoy culture by watching slow movies as well as emotional K-dramas, swimming, and reading nonprofit case studies. I live in Langley, BC with my lovely wife and our two sweet children.

• Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership, School of Social Policy & Practice, University of Pennsylvania, USA (2024-present) • Grad. Diploma in Denominational Studies, St. Andrew’s Hall, University of British Columbia, CAN (2019) • Master of Divinity in Theology and the Arts, Regent College, CAN (2017) • B.F.A. Korea National University of Arts, South Korea (2009)

• Executive Program, Social Impact Strategy, CSIS & University of Pennsylvania, USA (2023) • Arts and Culture Strategy, University of Pennsylvania and National Arts Strategies, Coursera (2022) • The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations, University of Maryland, Coursera (2022) • Foundations of Project Management, Google, Coursera (2022) • Serving It Right, Responsible Service BC, CAN (2022) • Certified for Marriage Commission, BC Vital Statistics Agency (Jan. 2020) • Certified for ordination. the Presbytery of Westminster, the Presbyterian Church in Canada (Nov. 2018) • Leading with Care Certificate, the Westminster Presbytery, the Presbyterian Church in Canada (Nov. 2018) • Talent Lab, Fantastic Film School in NAFF (Network of Asia Fantastic Film), Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, South Korea (2009) • Mass Media and Culture, Cheong-eo-ram Aacademy, South Korea (2006)

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