About
Hi, my name is Hyunwoo Jo (조현우). I'm a student majoring in Global Affairs at George Mason University Korea with concentrations in Global Governance and Media, Communication, and Culture and minors in Computational & Data Sciences and Data Analysis. My current research interests lie in public policy analysis and development, especially in international governance and technology, and in higher education administration.
Education
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Bachelor of Arts in Global Affairs2022 - 2027
- Concentrations: Global Governance and Media, Communication, and Culture
- Minors: Computational & Data Sciences and Data Analysis
Experience
George Mason University Korea
Incheon, South Korea
Intern, Office of Admissions and EnrollmentJul 2022 - Feb 2025
- Respond to calls and emails regarding application processes and requirements to prospective students, parents, and agencies
- Index and process documents, such as high school transcripts and standardized test scores
- Record and document submissions using Microsoft Word/Excel, Salesforce Lifecycle, and Ellucian Banner
Student Body PresidentDec 2022 - Dec 2023
- Oversaw an administration of 20 individuals and student leaders to advocate for the needs of the student body as the Student Government's Chief Contracting Officer
- Organized various events and ceremonies held on-campus, such as the New Student Orientation, Welcome Weekend, Convocation, Student Engagement Fair, and Mason Day
Global Student Ambassador PresidentFeb 2023 - Feb 2025
- Manage and coordinate future promotional or admissions events with the Office of Admissions and Enrollment
- Co-lead the recruitment of Global Student Ambassadors within George Mason University Korea able to serve as role-models for prospective students
Arirang TV
Seoul, South Korea
Panelist (Freelance Journalist)Sep 2023 - Feb 2025
- Conducted research regarding Korea’s latest trends and current affairs from the perspective of those in their twenties and thirties
- Presented and discussed thoughts and opinions between anchors, panelists, and interviewees, aired live on NEWs GENERATION
Center for Security Policy Studies-Korea
Incheon, South Korea
Student FellowFeb 2024 - Dec 2024
- Visited security-related institutions, conducted research projects and events, and established communication with the Center for Security Policy Studies in Arlington
- Wrote articles, reviews, and research papers on security-related topics, specifically pertaining to Northeast Asia
Projects
Accessible water quality monitoring through hybrid human–machine colorimetric methods
The Center for Security Policy Studies-Korea performed a mixed-methods approach to quantitatively assess the water quality of Seunggi-cheon, one of Incheon Metropolitan City’s streams, to better understand its current environmental conditions, and provide actionable policy suggestions.
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
The Case for Cybersecurity Cooperation in Northeast Asia: Songdo, Korea as a Minilateralist Model
This paper, prepared for the 2026 Incheon Peace and Security Forum, examines the prospects for cybersecurity cooperation in Northeast Asia, where intensifying cyber dependencies intersect with great power rivalry.