DEI Employee Spotlight: Connor Sung (Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month)

Tell us some background about your upbringing.

I self-identify as Asian American. As it’s written, I had Asian experiences and American experiences. At my immediate family home, my parents frequently said “because I said so.” But, in traditional South Korean tradition, the firstborn son inherits everything. I am lucky enough to be a fourth-generation firstborn son, so I got the final say on most decisions at my grandparents’ house. Spoiled was an understatement!

What are some of your favorite traditional meals?

I love traditional Korean and Korean American food: kalbi (Bulgogi, Korean BBQ), Korean curry rice, bibimbap (rice bowl), kimchi, KFC (Korean Fried Chicken), tteokbokki (rice noodles), soju (rice wine), mandu (dumplings), and gochujang (red pepper paste).

What makes you most proud about being Asian American?

I am most proud of the struggle and perseverance that my grandparents went through to allow me the opportunity to grow up where and how I did. I was able to have completely different experiences because my grandparents were born and raised in a different culture and country. Without completely immersing myself, I was lucky enough to be born into both cultures.

What are your hopes for DEI at eMoney?

That EVERYONE feels like there are equal opportunities for work and fun; and that EVERYONE feels comfortable being their authentic self.

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