Mee Seon Kwon

Mee Seon Kwon is a degree candidate at the University Honors Program and Political Science division at Portland State University. Her background includes extensive work in the fine and performing arts, with specialization in painting and illustration. Mee Seon is committed to advancing the interests of youth and human rights and plans to pursue a dual-degree in law and international affairs. In the meantime, she serves on the Oregon Commission for Women, and is passionate about mentoring youth as they confront the challenges their generation faces. Mee Seon also co-chaired the Asian Pacific American Voter Education (APAVE) Project leading up to the 2010 midterm elections, targeting increased voter participation among Oregon's Asian Pacific American (APA) communities. She has worked as a staffer for a US representative, and has coordinated alumnae outreach at the Center for Women, Politics & Policy, which houses NEW Leadership Oregon, a leadership program designed for college women. In her free time, Mee Seon enjoys running and contortion.

youth, human rights, social justice

oil painting and bending - but not at the same time