Sunyoung was born in the Oakland, CA area after their parents immigrated from South Korea. After obtaining their Master’s Degree in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and Peacebuilding, Sunyoung spent 12 years leading thousands of union members in campaigns all across the country to fight for better wages and working conditions. During their time in labor they led dozens of campaigns - including multiple successful strike campaigns.

As an organizational leader in nonprofits and unions, Sunyoung developed deep experience in labor relations as a values-based manager. They are now a member of the Beyond Neutrality team, bringing their experience and insights on unionization to nonprofit organization leaders across the country. They are currently based in Philadelphia, PA and remain passionate advocates of workers rights, racial justice, LGBTQIA+ issues, and mental health.

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