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STAFF

Education Director

Young Oh


Youngsook Oh holds a bachelor's degree in education and a master's degree in academic affairs and administration. She currently runs a children's home and kindergarten, and as a community service, she is conducting the Northwest American Cultural Foundation Multiethnic School Program starting in 2021.

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She has interests in bilingual and stem education, helping develop English language learning curricula and policies, and promoting learning initiatives for culturally and linguistically diverse students.


Her educational goals are based on diversity and creativity, and through intensive one-on-one education for a small number of students, she identifies individual tendencies and provides customized education.

Culture Director

Songhee Song


Mrs. Song majored in music at university and now works as a performance event director. She operates a piano, classic, and vocal academy and has a particular focus on promoting K-pop performances. Over the past 20 years, she has dedicated herself to creating performances that blend modernity and tradition. Her current objective is to pursue comprehensive performance art that brings together K-pop and multi-ethnic culture. 

Senior Director

Jenny Bowder


Jenny Bowder is a compassionate advocate for social welfare, driven by her passion for helping others. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Welfare from the University of Washington, where she refined her skills and deepened her understanding of addressing the needs of vulnerable populations.

With a heart dedicated to service, Jenny's journey into social welfare began with a deep-seated commitment to serving underprivileged communities. Her experiences both in and out of the classroom have shaped her understanding of the complex challenges facing marginalized individuals and families.

As an advocate for social justice, Jenny believes in the power of collective action to drive positive change. Through her leadership and advocacy, she strives to amplify the voices of those often overlooked and marginalized in society. Her vision for a more equitable world fuels her relentless pursuit of innovative solutions and meaningful interventions.

Jenny's journey as a social welfare advocate is marked by her unwavering commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. She invites you to join her in this transformative journey, where every act of kindness and solidarity contributes to building a more compassionate and inclusive society.


Sports Director

Joseph C Kim 


Joseph Kim was born in South Korea and immigrated to the United States with his family at the age of 13. He was an active student, serving as the student body president at Clover Park High School and playing soccer. Later, he pursued urban planning at the University of Washington in Seattle.

Joseph established a sister-city relationship between Gunsan City, Korea, and Tacoma, Washington, and is still participating in sister-city events between the two cities.

Joseph has dedicated many years to coaching soccer, representing Washington State in Korea, and achieving success as a professional golfer by winning a gold medal in the American Golf Tournament.

As a golf teaching professional, he has been teaching juniors at Meadow Park Golf Course for 19 years.

Joseph worked as a Pro golfer and teaching pro he has also been an ongoing sportship leader for the past 40 years.

Outreach Director

Byung-Hyun Go 


Byung-Hyun Go is affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics. He has prior experience serving as an ESL and Spanish instructor at Nanjing Echo International School, catering to middle and high school students. Presently, he fulfills the role of a multi-ethnic language educator and is actively engaged in the U.S. Department of State's J-1 program, an initiative facilitating the exchange of international students. This program not only imparts a forward-looking perspective to the youth but also extends economic assistance to local communities 



NW COMMUNITY CENTER

(253) 468-8539

NWCC PROGRAM LOCATIONS

Headquarters Operating Office

Tacoma Newlife Cultural Center

Headquarters Operating Office

Downtown Tacoma

1201 Pacific Avenue

Suite# 631

Tacoma, WA. 98402

Mailing Address

Tacoma Newlife Cultural Center

Headquarters Operating Office

  P.O. Box 39021

Lakewood, WA 98496 

Tacoma Newlife Cultural Center

Tacoma Newlife Cultural Center

Art Gallery Exhibition Hall: Gallery K

Education, Culture, and Senior Programs

 

9702 E B St

Tacoma, WA 98445

Art Gallery Exhibition Hall: Gallery K

Adult Continuing Education, Culture & Performance

Art Gallery Exhibition Hall: Gallery K

  Cafe Arts Gallery K


2150 S 314th St,

Federal Way, WA 98003

Adult Continuing Education, Culture & Performance

Adult Continuing Education, Culture & Performance

Adult Continuing Education, Culture & Performance

Federal Way Culture Center 


 33110 Pacific Hwy #7.

Federal Way, WA 98003


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