Who's Where in KOTESOL
The KOTESOL National Council (i.e., the board of directors) is the highest decision-making authority in KOTESOL, comprised of elected national officers, chapter presidents representing their local chapters, and committee chairs (both elected and appointed).
"The Council shall be responsible for making the strategic and financial decisions of the organization, as well as oversight of the day-to-day operations."
ㅡ KOTESOL Constitution, Article VI. National Council.
Listed below are all position-holders at the national and chapter levels, and contact information. SIG (special interest group) leaders are also included. Alternately, you may contact any KOTESOL official via the contact webform: http://koreatesol.org/contact
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National Council
ㅡ Officers
ㅡ Committee Chairs
ㅡ Chapter Representatives
Chapter Officers
National Committees
Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
Others
National Council Officers (2024-25) 
ㅡ Updated Jan. 9, 2025.
ㅡ Biosketches and Photos Compiled: HERE
President
Dr. Lindsay Herron
Gwangju National University of Education, Gwangju
Email: president@koreatesol.org
First Vice-President
Mike Peacock
Woosong Universary, Daejeon
Email: 1vp@koreatesol.org
Second Vice-President
Wesley Martin
OZi International Academy, Namyangju, Gyeonggi
Email: 2vp@koreatesol.org
Treasurer
Jocelyn Wright
Mokpo National University, Muan, Jeonnam
Email: treasurer@koreatesol.org
Secretary
Heidi Vande Voort Nam
Chongshin University, Seoul
Email: secretary@koreatesol.org
Immediate Past President
Bryan Hale
Foreign Language High School, Naju, Jeonnam
Email: past.president@koreatesol.org
Committee Chairs 
International Conference Committee Chair
Rhea Metituk
Myongju University, Seoul
Email: ic2025chair@koreatesol.org
International Conference Committee Co-Chair
Dr. Meerbek Kudaibergenov
Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul
Email: iccochair2025@koreatesol.org
Nominations and Elections Committee Chair
Dr. David E. Shaffer
Gwangju International Center, Gwangju
Email: elections@koreatesol.org
Publications Committee Chair
Dr. David E. Shaffer
Gwangju International Center, Gwangju
Email: publications@koreatesol.org
Membership Committee Chair
Dr. Lindsay Herron
Gwangju National University of Education, Gwangju
Email: membership@koreatesol.org
International Outreach Committee Chair
Victor Reeser
State University of New York (SUNY) - Korea Campus, Songdo, Incheon
Email: vreeser@duck.com // outreach@koreatesol.org
Technologies Committee Chair
John Phillips
Independent Computer & Network Specialist, Seoul
Email: techcomm@koreatesol.org
Publicity Committee Chair
Email: publicity@koreatesol.org
Research Committee Chair
Dr. Ian Moodie
Mokpo National University, Muan, Jeonnam
Email: research@koreatesol.org
Financial Affairs Committee Chair
J. Tom Wyatt
Jinju National University of Education Affiliated Elementary School, Jinju, Gyeongnam
Email: finance@koreatesol.org
Sponsorship Committee Chair
Rob Dickey
Keimyung University, Daegu
Email: sponsor@koreatesol.org
Diversity Committee Chair
Melvin Dixon
Gyeonggi University of Science and Technology, Siheung, Gyeonggi
Email: diversity@koreatesol.org
Chapter Representatives 
Busan-Gyeongnam Chapter President
Gabriela Villafradez
University of Ulsan, Ulsan
Email: busan@koreatesol.org
Daegu-Gyeongbuk Chapter President
James "Jake" Kimball (Acting President)
Semyung University, Jecheon, Chungbuk
Email: daegu@koreatesol.org
Daejeon-Chungcheong Chapter President
Dr. Eric Reynolds
Daejeon
Email: daejeon@koreatesol.org
Gangwon Chapter President
Reece Randall
Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology (GIST), Gwangju
Email: gangwon@koreatesol.org
Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter President
Dr. Maria Lisak
Chosun University, Gwangju
Email: gwangju@koreatesol.org
Gyeonggi Chapter President
André Jacobs
Carrot Global and Jungchul Academy, Yongin, Gyeonggi
Email: gyeonggi@koreatesol.org
Incheon Chapter President
Victor Reeser
State University of New York (SUNY) - Korea Campus, Songdo, Incheon
Email: vreeser@duck.com // incheon@koreatesol.org
Jeonju-North Jeolla Chapter President
Lisa MacIntyre-Park
"I Can!" English Academy, Jeonju, Jeonbuk
Email: jeonju@koreatesol.org
Seoul Chapter President
Rhea Metituk
Myongji University, Seoul
Email: seoul@koreatesol.org // president@seoulkotesol.org
ㅡ ㅡ ㅡ Liaisons to the Council ㅡ ㅡ ㅡ
International Community Representative
Dr. Kara Mac Donald
Defense Language Institute, Foreign Language Center, Monterey, CA, USA
Email: international.members@koreatesol.org
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ㅡ ㅡ ㅡ ㅡ Ad Hoc Committees ㅡ ㅡ ㅡ ㅡ
National Conference Committee 2024
Dr. Lindsay Herron, Chair
Email: natconfchair2024@koreatesol.org
Ad Hoc Code of Conduct Committee
Rhea Metituk, Chair
Ad Hoc Website Oversight Committee
Victor Reeser, Chair
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ㅡ Chapter Officers ㅡ 
Busan-Gyeongnam Chapter
President
Gabriela Villafradez
University of Ulsan, Ulsan
Email: busan@koreatesol.org
Vice President
KC Washington, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Gyeongnam
Treasurer
Daniel Earl Jones, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju
Members-at-Large
Misook “Catherine” Shin Marcus, Busan English - Broadcasting (BeFM), Busan
Aulia Djunaedi, Youngsan University, Busan & Yangsan
Immediate Past President
Anika Casem
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Global Campus, Gwangju, Gyeonggi
Daegu-Gyeongbuk Chapter
President (Acting)
James "Jake" Kimball, Semyung University, Jecheon, Chungbuk
Email: daegu@koreatesol.org
Daejeon-Chungcheong Chapter
President
Dr. Eric Reynolds
Email: daejeon@koreatesol.org
1st Vice-President
2nd Vice President (Sejong)
Kathy Moon
Treasurer
Michael Peacock, Woosong Culinary College, Daejeon
Membership Chair
Rosemary Sorg
Members-at-Large
Martin Sketchley
David Bennette
Gangwon Chapter
President
Reece Randall, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, Gangwon
Email: gangwon@koreatesol.org
Treasurer
Michael Free, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Gangwon
Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter
President
Dr. Maria Lisak
Chosun University, Gwangju
Email: gwangju@koreatesol.org
Vice-President
Dr. David E. Shaffer, Gwangju International Center, Gwangju
Treasurer
Dr. Lindsay Herron, Gwangju Natl. University of Education, Gwangju
Immediate Past President & Newsletter Editor
Bryan Hale, Foreign Language High School, Naju, Jeonnam
Officer-at-Large
Jocelyn Wright, Mokpo National University, Muan, Jeonnam
Gyeonggi Chapter
President
André Jacobs
Carrot Global and Jungchul Academy, Yongin, Gyeonggi
Email: gyeonggi@koreatesol.org
First Vice-President
Young Ki Kim, Pyeongchon Middle School, Anyang, Gyeonggi
Second Vice-President
Christina Tsoy, Read Well English Library, Cheonan, Chungnam
Secretary
Kristina Kauss, Wonsam Middle School, Yongin, Gyeonggi
Treasurer
Dr. David D.I. Kim, Kangnam University, Yongin, Gyeonggi
Graduate Student Representative
Martin Todd, Yongin University, Yongin, Gyeonggi
Undergraduate Student Representative
Joseph Van Dorn, University of Seoul, Seoul
Member-at-Large
Greg Lewis, Hyupsung University, Hwaseong, Gyeonggi
Immediate Past President
Dr. Daniela Trinks, Awesome Baduk, Berlin, Germany
Incheon Chapter President
President
Victor Reeser
State University of New York (SUNY) - Korea Campus, Songdo, Incheon
Email: vreeser@duck.com // incheon@koreatesol.org
Jeonju-North Jeolla Chapter
President
Lisa MacIntyre-Park
"I Can!" English Academy, Jeonju, Jeonbuk
Email: jeonju@koreatesol.org
Mobile: 010-8637-9519
Vice-President & Event Promotion
Aida Park, CSI Educo Academy, Jeonju, Jeonbuk
Treasurer (and Newsletter Writer)
Ingrid Zwaal, Jeonju University, Jeonju, Jeonbuk
Secretary
Natalie Thibault, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk
Workshop Speaker Coordinator
Lisa Kim, Jeonju University, Jeonju, Jeonbuk
jnj.presenters@gmail.com
Membership Liaison
Yuying Kang, Jeonju University, Jeonju, Jeonbuk
Website & Tech
Maria Vasquez, LSC English Academy, Jeonju, Jeonbuk
Event Liaison
Hyunhwa Choi, Apple Academy, Iksan, Jeonbuk
Member-at-Large
Suhhee Kang, Able Languages, Jeonju, Jeonbuk
Past President
Allison Bill, Jeonju University, Jeonju, Jeonbuk
Seoul Chapter
President
Rhea Metituk, Myongji University, Seoul
Email: seoul@koreatesol.org // president@seoulkotesol.org
1st Vice-President
Melvin Dixon
2nd Vice-President
Julie Hye-seung Ha
Treasurer
Christopher Miller
Secretary
Haewon Martinez
Membership Officer
Dr. Meerbek Kudaibergenov
Webmaster
Ryan McCurdy
Chief Advisor
Elizabeth May, Sangmyung University, Seoul
Past President
Dr. Bilal Qureshi, Seokyeong University/Sookmyung University, Seoul
ㅡ National Committees ㅡ 
Publications Committee
Committee Chair
Dr. David E. Shaffer, Gwangju International Center, Gwangju
Email: publications@koreatesol.org
Committee Members
Dr. Kara Mac Donald
Dr. Andrew White
James "Jake" Kimball
Dr. Lindsay Herron (ex officio)
ㅡ Korea TESOL Journal (KTJ)
Editor-in-Chief
Dr. Kara Mac Donald, Defense Language Institute, CA, USA
Email: journal@koreatesol.org
Associate Editor
Dr. David E. Shaffer, Gwangju
Asst. Editor & Reviews Editor
James "Jake" Kimball, Semyung University, Jecheon, Chungbuk
ㅡ The English Connection (TEC)
Editor-in-Chief
Dr. Andrew White, Induk University, Seoul
Email: tec@koreatesol.org
ㅡ KOTESOL Proceedings 2024
Editor-in-Chief
Dr. David E Shaffer, Gwangju International Center
Email: publications@koreatesol.org
ㅡ KOTESOL Happenings and News
Editor
Dr. Andrew White, Induk University, Seoul
Email: tec@koreatesol.org
ㅡ Scribes Square (KOTESOL Website)
Editor
James "Jake" Kimball, Semyung University, Jecheon, Chungbuk
ilejake@gmail.org
International Conference 2025 Committee
Conference Chair
Rhea Metituk
Email: ic2025chair@koreatesol.org
Conference Co-Chair // Program Director
-- Dr. Meerbek Kudaibergenov
Email: ic2025programchair@koreatesol.org
Registration Director
-- Dr. Lindsay Herron
Invited Speakers Director // Financial Affairs Director
-- Dr. David E. Shaffer
Logistics Director
-- Sean O'Connor
Publicity Director
-- Martin Sketchely
Guest Services Director // Food & Beverage Director
-- Michael Peacock
Tech Coordinator
-- John Phillips
Membership Committee
Committee Chair
Dr. Lindsay Herron, Gwangju Natl. Univ. of Education, Gwangju
Email: membership@koreatesol.org
Committee Members
Dr. Maria Lisak
Dr. David Shaffer
All Chapter Presidents
Chapter Membership Coordinators
Nominations & Elections Committee
Committee Chair
Dr. David Shaffer, Gwangju Intl. Center, Gwangju
Email: elections@koreatesol.org
Committee Members
Anika Casem
Dr. Lindsay Herron (ex officio)
International Outreach Committee
Committee Chair
Victor Reeser, State University of New York (SUNY) - Korea Campus, Songdo, Incheon
Email: outreach@koreatesol.org
Committee Members
Publicity Committee
Committee Chair
Committee Members
Technologies Committee
Committee Chair
John Phillips, Independent Computer & Network Specialist, Seoul
Webservices Team
John Phillips
Robert J. Dickey, JD
Dr. Lindsay Herron
Contact: http://www.koreatesol.org/contact
Research Committee
Committee Chair
Dr. Ian Moodie, Mokpo National University, Muan, Jeonnam
Email: research@koreatesol.org
Committee Members
Financial Affairs Committee
Committee Chair
J. Tom Wyatt, Jinju National University Affiliated Elementary School, Jinju, Gyeongnam
Email: finance@koreatesol.org
Committee Members
Dr. David Shaffer
Dr. Maria Lisak
André Jacobs
Diversity Committee
Committee Chair
Melvin Dixon, Gyeonggi University of Science and Technology, Siheung, Gyeonggi
Email: diversity@koreatesol.org
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) 
Reflective Practice SIG (RP-SIG)
Facilitators (Interim)
Heidi Vande Voort Nam
James "Jake" Kimball
Seoul Branch
ㅡ Facilitator: Christopher Miller
Christian Teachers SIG (CT-SIG)
Facilitators
Heidi Vande Voort Nam
Virginia Hanslien
Classroom Management SIG (CM-SIG)
Facilitator: James "Jake" Kimball
Multimedia & CALL SIG (MCALL SIG)
Facilitator: Victor Reeser
People of Color Teachers SIG (POCT-SIG)
Facilitator: Anika Casem
Research SIG (R-SIG)
Facilitator: Daniel Bailey
Social Justice SIG (SJ-SIG)
Facilitator: (Open)
Leadership Support: Jocelyn Wright
Environmental Justice SIG (SJ-SIG)
Facilitators
Julian Warmington
Rhea Metituk
Women and Gender Equality SIG (WAGE-SIG)
Facilitator: Rhea Metituk
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ㅡ Others ㅡ
KOTESOL Teacher Training (KTT)
Coordinator: Mike Peacock
Email: ktt@koreatesol.org
KOTESOL Branded Items
Dr. Lindsay Herron
Calendars of Events
Dr. David Shaffer, Email: calendar@koreatesol.org
Job Board
Reece Randall, Email: jobs@koreatesol.org
KOTESOL Directory
Dr. David Shaffer, Email: ChosunU@yahoo.com // directory@KoreaTESOL.org
For updating requests, contact David Shaffer at ChosunU@yahoo.com // directory@KoreaTESOL.org
