Raised in New York City, Jean grew up appreciating the tastes and flavors of her diverse city, including her own Korean heritage. After graduating from Boston University, she  traveled extensively as a corporate global event planner curating the best restaurants, hotels, and cultural activities for her clients in the pharmaceutical, technology, and financial industries. With over 40 countries visited, traveling not only broadened Jean’s perspective, but fueled her passion to discover more and share these experiences with her audiences along the way. As James Beard famously stated, “food is our common denominator,” and Jean believes food breaks down barriers and connects people of all different cultures and backgrounds.

After working several years as the in-house PR & Social Media Manager for the world-renown Le Cirque restaurant, Jean eventually started her own social media & influencer agency for the NYC hospitality industry. 

As a NYC Tourism Ambassador & Zagat Top 100 Instagrammer, Jean has worked with the top restaurants in the city. She has also collaborated on successful campaigns with global brands such as Netflix, Celebrity Cruises, Whole Foods, Goldbelly, illy Coffee, CJ Foods, Wagyu of Japan, Kirin Beer, and Absolut Vodka. As an avid traveler, she has partnered with the tourism boards of Puerto Rico, Aruba, Oakland, Denver, Phoenix, Detroit and hopefully many more to come!

⭐️ZAGAT Top 100 Food Instagrammer

⭐️The World's Fare Tastemaker

⭐️NYC Tourism Board Food Ambassador