Board of Directors

President and Artistic Director

Mrs. Hyun Suk Heo is the President and Co-Founder of Han Narea, a nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing traditional Korean arts throughout Houston and Texas.

She holds a Master’s degree in Special Education from Hiroshima University and pursued doctoral studies as a PhD candidate. After relocating to Australia, Mrs. Heo worked as a special needs educator, achieving significant improvements in learning outcomes for high-need students.

After moving to the United States, she revived her lifelong dedication to traditional Korean dance, training under Master Kim Myeoseon with a focus on Seung-Mu, a Korean Intangible Cultural Heritage. She also mastered traditional Nongak and serves as President of the Houston Farmer Dance Group.

Co-founding Han Narea with her husband, Mrs. Heo combines artistic excellence with her background in special education to lead inclusive programs for all ages. Under her leadership, Han Narea has expanded performances at Korean Festival Houston (K-Fest), delivered cultural programs in local schools, and supported Korean adoptees and their families.

Secretary and Treasurer

Mr. Chi Vinh Ly is the Secretary, Treasurer, and Co-Founder of Han Narea, bringing extensive corporate leadership, scientific expertise, and project management experience to the organization.

He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Physics and completed his PhD in Geoscience at Hiroshima University. After returning to Australia, Mr. Ly worked across the minerals and mining sector, including research collaborations with CSIRO Australia.

He later transitioned into senior corporate roles, serving as Mineralogy Manager at ALS Metallurgy before relocating to Houston as Operations Manager for CGG. In this role, he oversaw complex well-site projects and ensured the safe deployment and return of field teams.

Mr. Ly currently serves as Product Manager at Bruker BNA, where he leads a global software development team. At Han Narea, he applies his corporate, financial, and project management expertise to support organizational governance, partner collaboration, and the successful execution of cultural programs and performances.