Kim, Stephen Jinwoo

International Relations

Ph.D. in History, Yale University

A fiercely dedicated leader, Jinwoo possesses an unparalleled ability to build and lead organizations. His expertise shines in immaculate time management and the dynamic leadership of teams. Known for an uncanny talent for identifying and nurturing potential talent, he has a track record of transforming operations, evident in his swift revamp of Lutronic’s human recourse division in just six months.

His leadership philosophy is anchored in consistency, resilience, and a relentless focus, encouraging teams to adopt the mottos of “Tight. Responsive. Faithful” and “grace under pressure.” Setting ambitious benchmarks, he challenges talented individuals to reach new peaks of excellence, always leading by example with an unmatched work ethic and strategic acumen. His guiding principle is ‘to plan with eternity in mind, act with urgency,’ and ‘treat every interaction as if it were leaving a legacy.’ For him, success and failure are collective experiences, with the belief that cultivating motivation, executed perfectly, can unlock boundless growth.

He has worked in the policy, military and intelligence communities across the U.S. government. His portfolio has included China, North Korea, Pakistan, Iran, strategic nuclear deterrence, and WMD issues. He was Senior Analyst at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Prior to this position, he was Senior Advisor for Intelligence to the Assistant Secretary of State for Verification, Compliance, and Implementation (VCI), Department of State. Before joining the State Department, he was Special Assistant to Andrew Marshall at the Office of Net Assessment, Office of the Secretary of Defense. He has advised STRATCOM and NATO on nuclear deterrence and strike operations. 

- Ph.D. (History) – Yale University

- M.A. (International Affairs and Security) – Harvard University

- B.A. (History) – Georgetown University

- Theories of National Intelligence