Officers

Kate Godunov

President

Kate is an Honors junior pre-med neuroscience major with plans to become an emergency medicine physician.

Her initial interest in Korean came from K-pop culture, and as she began learning the language she developed a deep appreciation for Korean tradition and culture—further fueling her passion to keep learning.

Kate’s K-Culture Picks 🎶🍲🎬

• K-Drama: Business Proposal or Resident Playbook 🩺
• Artists: Stray Kids, ATEEZ, BiBi, Jaehyun and many others 🎶
• Movie: Train to Busan 🎥
• Food: Soondubu Jjigae (Tofu Stew) 🍲
• Dream Travel Destination: Seongsu for the vibes and Jeju-do for the scenic views ☀️

📩 Got questions about the club or want to chat about neuroscience and K-Dramas?
Hit me up at kxg220063@utdallas.edu

Alisha Fariz

Vice President

Alisha is a junior pursuing research in Psychology and Cognitive Science. Her interest in Korean was sparked by K-pop, K-food, and K-culture. A formerly self-taught Korean learner, she’s now moving into her 3rd year with the club.

Alisha’s K-Culture Picks 🎶🍲🎬

• K-Drama: Business Proposal
• Artists: SVT / D.O.
• Movie: It’s Okay to Not Be Okay
• Food: Kimchi
• Dream Travel Destination: A cozy local coffee shop in Korea

☕ Need a friendly face? Want to chat BP2? Or add me to your Korean speaking practice sessions?
Ping me on Discord or email axf210042@utdallas.edu

Amelia Dowgielewicz

Marketing Director

Amelia is a junior majoring in Marketing on a pre-med track. She joined the Korean club about half a year ago after a friend recommended it, knowing how much she enjoys learning languages. While she has studied Chinese for quite some time, getting introduced to Korean sparked a new interest in the language and culture—she’s excited to keep exploring this as part of the club.

Amelia’s K-Culture Picks 🎶🍲🎬

• K-Drama: The Penthouse: War in Life
• Artists: Sunwoojunga
• Movie: Decision to Leave / The Classic / Memories of Murder
• Food: Samgyetang, Sujebi
• Dream Travel Destination: 죽녹원

AJ Kimbrough

Secretary & Recruitment Chair

AJ is a senior Software Engineering student and has been a dedicated member of the Korean Club for nearly two years. AJ began learning Korean out of a passion for new languages and cultures, and the club has been a big part of that journey. As Secretary and Recruitment Chair, AJ keeps us organized and welcomes new members.

AJ’s K-Culture Picks 🎶🍲🎬

• K-Drama: Bloodhounds
• Artists: XG / BTS
• Movie: Kill Boksoon / KPOP: Demon Hunters
• Food: Tteokbokki
• Dream Travel Destination: Gakwonsa Temple

📩 Got questions? Want to join the fun?
Or maybe argue with me about why I need to watch better K-Dramas?
Hit me up at ank210005@utdallas.edu