Helping the next generation
stand on its own in New York
The Global Leadership Foundation is a nonprofit founded in New York in 2012. Through mentoring, lectures, education programs and housing for students and interns, it supports people starting out in New York.
The foundation was established to serve the community through education and culture. It invites mentors and leaders from around the world and helps students and young people in New York find experiences and people they could only find here.
What we do
- 01Mentoring
Talks and conversations that connect students with mentors in New York, including visiting student groups from Korea and Korean-American youth from across the US.
- 02Lectures & classes
The GLF Education and Culture Center has hosted community classes, including a 12-part real estate investment course, painting and ballroom dance.
- 03Settlement & training
Settlement programs with the Korean American Association of Greater New York, and field programs for language students with a Korean internship consultancy.
- 04Student & intern housing
GLF Residence: furnished housing for students and interns, with no guarantor and stays from one month.
What matters is not the assets but the experience and know-how gained along the way. I wanted to pass that on to the next generation.
He came to New York as a 35-year-old student in 1981, started with a small alteration shop, and became a Manhattan building owner. He has shared what he learned in more than 700 lectures. On January 16, 2015, Congressman Charles Rangel proclaimed “Hee Nam Bae Day” for his service to the immigrant community.
Two homes in New York
Work with us
We welcome partnerships, support, group programs and housing inquiries.