Dear Ridgewood Residents,

Four years ago, I had the privilege of stepping up to serve our community through the Ridgewood school system. My two terms on the Board of Education (BOE) have been a profoundly rewarding experience, allowing me to give back to the Village I love. 

Now, I am excited to bring the same commitment to the Ridgewood Village Council. If elected, I will champion open governance that prioritizes resident input and practices fiscal responsibility. I will work to preserve our Village’s charm and tackle environmental and safety issues.  I pledge to be an independent, results-driven representative on the Council, and my promise is backed by a proven track record of service to our community. 

With a business career spanning management consulting, media, and on Wall Street, I have honed a skill set that I bring to public service. I earned an undergraduate degree magna cum laude from Brown University and an MBA from the Wharton School of Business. I was also honored to be chosen by Brown to represent the University at Pembroke College, Oxford University, and I currently serve Pembroke as a Global Alumni Ambassador.  In addition to my private investments and BOE responsibilities, I co-founded the Ridgewood Lunar Festival and the Ridgewood Asian-American Pacific Islander Alliance.

I humbly ask for your support for Village Council this November as we strive for a vibrant, sustainable future for our town. Together, I truly believe that we can elevate Ridgewood even further.

Respectfully,

HyunJu Kwak