Alumni

We are proud to announce that Dr. Hyungji Park ‘85 has been named the 2026 Alumna of the Year! The Alum of the Year is a distinction given to alumni who continue to exemplify the SFS mission long after leaving campus. A professor of English literature at Yonsei University, educational leader, and dedicated volunteer, Hyungji reflects the excellence, service, and global spirit of the SFS community.

Hyungji’s connection to SFS spans five decades. She first joined the school as a second-grade student in 1975 and graduated with the Class of 1985. Since then, she has continued to serve the school in numerous roles—as a parent, volunteer, Alumni Committee member, Board member, and now Board Chair. Her leadership has helped guide important initiatives that strengthen belonging, service, and the future of SFS.

A graduate of Harvard University and Princeton University, Hyungji has built a distinguished career in higher education. She was a founding member of Yonsei University’s Underwood International College, later serving as Dean, and has also held leadership roles with UNICEF Korea and other organizations. She is also a co-founder of Women in Governance, a network of women board chairs across the Asia-Pacific region.

We are honored to recognize Hyungji for her outstanding achievements and enduring dedication to SFS. She will return in May 2026 to speak at High School Graduation and present the SFS Alumni Committee Award.

Sometimes I think that if everybody in the world had the chance to go to SFS, the world would be a much better place, because it would teach empathy, understanding, tolerance, and respect for differences. That is the quality I most value—the one I learned from SFS—and the value I most seek to preserve and grow as Board Chair.Hyungji Park '85