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Mr. Wayne Ji Soo Berry ~ Portland, OR Adopted from Korea in 1972 Project Manager Wayne Berry grew up in Minnesota and was very active in the Korean adoptee community through children's camps, mentorships, and adult adoptee organizations. In 1996-97, Wayne lived in Korea while enrolled in a culture and language program. Wayne graduated from Concordia University in Public Education and lives in Portland with his wife and son. He currently works in marketing and project management for Nike's Asia Pacific division and is active with the Korean adopted community both locally as well as supporting the community on a broader level. |
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Ms. Joy Bingaman ~ Exton, PA Adopted from Korea in 1981 Biologist Joy grew up in York, Pennsylvania. She received her Bachelor's degree in Biology in 2001 and currently works as a cell culture associate for a pharmaceutical company. After attending the 2007 Gathering in Seoul and experiencing a positive first time trip back to Korea , Joy is looking forward to learning more about intercountry adoption and being involved in the adoptee community. |
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Mr. Kim Brown ~ Ladera Ranch, CA Adopted from Korea in 1956 Investment Banker, President & CEO Kim Brown grew up in Omaha, Nebraska. He and his wife Lori are adoptive parents of son, Kyle and daughter, Macie. They were invited to Korea in 2001 to participate in meetings with the First Lady and Korean government officials regarding their adoption experience, both as an adoptee and as an adoptive parent. Mr. Brown is a longtime advocate for homeless children and serves on the board of directors of Holt International. |
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Ms. Kristi Carney ~ Aiken, SC Adopted from Korea in 1976 Special Education Teacher Kristi received her Masters in Education in 2004. She and her biological sister were adopted into the same family and grew up in various regions of the US. She is a mother to one daughter and has recently attended the 2007 Gathering in Seoul. |
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