Eugena Oh
President & CEO
“I Have A Dream” Foundation
Eugena Oh is the President & CEO of the “I Have A Dream” Foundation, and is responsible for leading the national education nonprofit in setting and achieving its vision of opportunity for all, regardless of the circumstances of one’s birth. She believes deeply in educational equity and is excited to be working with the passionate team at the national office, its volunteer leaders, and its affiliates and Dreamers, to create positive social change.
As the child of Korean immigrants who were first-generation college graduates, and a first-generation American college graduate herself, Oh understands that education – and in particular higher education – is key to achieving ones professional and personal dreams.
Since joining “I Have A Dream” in 2011, Oh has served in several roles including most recently as Chief Operating Officer. Prior to joining “I Have A Dream”, Oh practiced commercial and products liability law, and served in development, strategy, and operations roles within several non-profit organizations, including Teach For America – New York City, Rock The Vote, and Washington State Court Appointed Special Advocates.
Oh’s personal honors include being honored as a “Trailblazer” by the Korean American Lawyers’ Association of Greater NY (2019), being named to New York Non-Profit Media’s inaugural class of 40 Under 40 Rising Stars (2015), and receiving the University of Pennsylvania’s Asian Alumni Association’s Outstanding Alumna Award (2008). She also serves on the University of Pennsylvania’s Alumni Board of Directors. She enjoys reading, relaxing with her family, and drinking wine with her girlfriends in person or over Zoom, as necessary.