M.A., ATR-BC, Senior Researcher at the Public Design Research Center at Hongik University’s Graduate School and the founder of PSDI (Psychosocial Design Initiative) Research Lab. She focuses on researching and practicing socially prescriptive design for diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. Previously, she worked on museum projects for families with autism at the Autism Initiative team of the Queens Museum’s Art Access program. Later, at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea, she planned and piloted new art therapy projects for elderly individuals with cognitive impairments and their families, aiming for an inclusive museum experience. She was also a founding member of the Purme Foundation Nexon Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital, where she served as an art therapist and supervisor, managing the art therapy department and providing therapy, counseling, and education. She holds a B.F.A. in Industrial Design from Hongik University and an M.A. in Creative Arts Therapy from Hofstra University in New York. She is an international member of the American Psychological Association, a Board-Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) in the U.S. with supervisory qualifications, and a licensed curator in Korea for museums and galleries. Her co-authored book Creating Safety Through Public Design (2024) and translated work Art Therapy for Developmental/ Learning Disabilities: A Humanistic Approach (2019) reflect her dedication to the intersection of art, therapy, and design.