About
Hi, my name is Hyunwoo Jo (조현우). I’m a student majoring in Global Affairs at George Mason University 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 / 2022 – 2027
Bachelor of Arts in Global Affairs
- Concentrations: Global Governance and Media, Communication, and Culture
- Minors: Computational & Data Sciences and Data Analysis
Experience
Research Assistant, C5I Center Korea
George Mason University Korea / Sep 2026 – Present
- Provide administrative support for international joint R&D initiatives between government-funded research institutes in Korea
- Promote joint programs, e.g. C5I Certificate Program, and partnerships to prospective parties in industry and academia
Intern, Office of Admissions & Enrollment
George Mason University Korea / Jul 2022 – Feb 2025
- Responded to inquiries about application processes and requirements for prospective students and parents
- Indexed and processed admission documents, including transcripts and test scores
- Supported management of applicant records and reports in Salesforce Lifecycle, Ellucian Banner, and MicroStrategy
Freelance Panelist
Arirang TV / Sep 2023 – Feb 2025
- Conducted research on Korea’s latest trends and current affairs from the perspective of those in their twenties and thirties
- Presented and discussed findings live as part of a two-person panel on NEWs GENERATION
For-Credit Intern
WeGong Law Firm / Aug 2024 – Dec 2024
- Conducted legal research regarding an ongoing criminal case pertaining to sports and commercial law
Freelance Videographer
Asian Boss / Mar 2023
- Applied various camera angles and exposures for Would Korean Girls Marry Foreign Guys? | Street Interview
- Collaborated with the production team and interviewer to develop interview questionnaires for street interviews in Seoul
Campus and Community Service
Global Student Ambassador President
George Mason University Korea / Feb 2023 – Feb 2025
- Co-led recruitment of Student Ambassadors to serve as role-models for prospective and current students
- Managed and coordinated future promotional and admissions events with the Office of Admissions and Enrollment
- Communicated required responsibilities and duties to each Ambassador
Student Fellow, Center for Security Policy Studies-Korea
George Mason University Korea / Feb 2024 – Dec 2024
- Coordinated and participated in seminars, conferences, and forums organized by relevant institutions in the US and Korea
- Wrote articles, reviews, and research papers on security-related topics with a focus on Northeast Asia and the environment
Vice-President, Asian Boss NEXT
George Mason University Korea / Jan 2023 – Dec 2024
- Managed a 20-member student organization and oversaw all day-to-day operations with the executive board
- Led weekly meetings and feedback sessions during video production and post-production processes
- Coordinated joint events with the main Asian Boss organization
Resident Assistant
George Mason University Korea / Aug 2022 – Dec 2024
- Collaborated with housing staff to submit weekly Activity Reports and resolve residential concerns
- Hosted floor-wide and campus-wide events with other Resident Assistants to support resident satisfaction
- Promoted rules and regulations to maintain a positive living environment
Student Body President
George Mason University Korea / Dec 2022 – Dec 2023
- Oversaw an administration of ~20 student leaders to advocate for the needs of the student body
- Planned events and ceremonies including the New Student Orientation, Welcome Weekend, Convocation, Student Engagement Fair, and Mason Day with university offices
- Led partnerships with global and local businesses as Chief Contracting Officer
- Organized student-led initiatives including the Letterman Jacket and Student ID Card Redesign Committee
Military Service
English Interpreter
Korea Defense Intelligence Command / Mar 2025 – Sep 2026
- Served under the Republic of Korea Army as Squad Leader, honorably discharged as Sergeant
Publications
Accessible water quality monitoring through hybrid human–machine colorimetric methods
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment · DOI: 10.1007/s10661-025-13983-x
- Performed a mixed-methods approach to quantitatively assess the water quality of Seunggi-cheon in Incheon and provide actionable policy suggestions
The Case for Cybersecurity Cooperation in Northeast Asia: Songdo, Korea as a Minilateralist Model
International Journal of Korean Studies (IJKS) · Paper (PDF)
- Examined prospects for cybersecurity cooperation in Northeast Asia amidst US–China strategic competition
Projects
2024 IGC Research Showcase
Incheon Global Campus Foundation / May 2024
2023 Global Youth Summit
Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, National Council of Youth Organizations in Korea / Jul 2023
Last Mile Delivery Living Lab Season 2
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport / Nov 2022 – Jan 2023
Honors & Awards
1st Place, Spring 2024 Research Writing Competition (Open Division)
George Mason University Korea / Jun 2024
Fall 2022 University Life Award
George Mason University Korea / May 2023
Dean’s List
George Mason University / Jan 2023 – Present
1st Place, 20th IYF Online English Speech Contest
International Youth Fellowship / Nov 2020
Grand Prize, The 2nd Saemangeum Youth English News Article Writing Contest
Saemangeum Development and Investment Agency / Aug 2020
Skills
- Computer/Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Power Automate; Ellucian Banner; Salesforce/TargetX; CHSSWeb
- Languages: Bilingual in English and Korean
- Social Media: Blog, Instagram, and LinkedIn