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College Counselor
Jinna Lee was born in Busan, South Korea, as the eldest of four daughters. She spent her first 18 years in Busan before attending Ewha Womans University in Seoul. Driven by her passion for education, she moved to the United States to pursue her master’s degree at the University of Michigan.
Jinna has a rich tapestry of experiences, having lived in five different states—Connecticut, Kansas, Nebraska, Michigan, and California—and visited seven countries, including Korea, Japan, China, Canada, Mexico, Italy, and the United States. With over two decades of residency in both South Korea and the United States, she has proudly called Southern California home since 2003.
After earning her UCLA College Counseling Certification in 2008, Jinna has dedicated herself to guiding both international and domestic students—especially first-generation college applicants—through the often complex college application process. Her personal journey and extensive experience have equipped her with a deep understanding of the challenges families face, and she strives to tailor her support to meet their unique needs.
Jinna is also a proud mother of twins—a boy and a girl—who are pursuing their own dreams and careers in New York City. On weekdays, she devotes her time to working with students and delivering workshops through Fulfillment Fund partner organizations as part of the College Access Program. On weekends, she enjoys unwinding with a casual walk along Santa Monica Beach, listening to music, sipping a cappuccino, and achieving her daily goal of 10,000 steps.
