Sun Park
Founder & Executive Director
Dr. Ilka Araújo
Board Chair & Secretary
Benson Lee
Treasurer
Dr. Laehyung Woo
Founding Director
Zihao Wu
Founding Director
Dr. Diane Lange
Advisory Board Chair & Founding Advisor
Sun Park Foundation for Music Education is a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to music education for students in need. We believe talent is universal, but opportunity is not. Across communities, many young musicians possess extraordinary potential yet lack the resources needed to pursue their passion.
Without access to meaningful opportunities, many talented students struggle to continue their musical journey. Our foundation exists to change that. Through scholarships, educational support, and meaningful opportunities, we strive to ensure that every student with passion and dedication has the chance to grow, learn, and be heard. Music education should be accessible to every student.
Sun Park Foundation for Music Education was born from a deeply personal story.
Founder Sun Park grew up facing financial hardship and limited support for pursuing music. The opportunity to study music was never guaranteed, and the path forward was often uncertain. Yet even in those difficult circumstances, her love for music never disappeared.
Along the way, generous mentors, teachers, and supporters believed in her potential and helped open doors that once seemed impossible. Their encouragement allowed her to continue her musical journey and eventually build a life dedicated to music education.
Today, Sun Park is an educator who has helped many students discover their voices through music. Yet she has never forgotten how difficult the path can be for young musicians when opportunity is out of reach.
The Sun Park Foundation for Music Education was founded out of gratitude and a deep commitment to give back. Its purpose is simple but powerful: to ensure that talented students facing similar challenges have the chance to pursue music, grow as artists, and believe in their own potential.
We believe that even the smallest support and the right opportunity can change a life. The Sun Park Foundation for Music Education exists to make that opportunity possible.