Meet Winnie Kong!

As part of our ongoing series Meet Our GDS Faculty and Staff, we are excited to present: Meet Winnie Kong!

Read the Q&A below to learn more about Winnie.

Primary Role: The Impact Lab @ GDS Coordinator

Pronouns: she/her

Years at GDS: This is my 2nd year!

What do you love about GDS?

I love how kind everyone is at GDS. It truly is a place where you can be 100% yourself. The community here at GDS is unmatched! I am so grateful to be surrounded by colleagues, students, and parents who genuinely believe in GDS’s mission.

Why do you do your job?

I do my job because I truly believe in the power of youth. 

A favorite part of your job?

Students come into The Den (the name of our office) all the time! I love chatting with all of them and getting to know them. 

Your work style in a few words?

Collaborative, organized, and communicative.

A top hope/wish for your students and/or colleagues?

Have fun, always!

Personal passions/hobbies/pastimes?

Traveling, baking, and trying new restaurants.

A few favorites…?

Favorite recipes: I love anything from Woks of Life and Made with Lau
Favorite movies: Moonrise Kingdom
Favorite artist: Kendrick Lamar, Kali Uchis, and Bad Bunny
Favorite cities I’ve traveled to: Cusco, Hanoi, Marseille, Palermo, and Tokyo

Tell us about your family and/or pet(s).

I have a cat named Luna.

One thing about yourself your students/colleagues/others probably don't know?

I used to have blue and pink hair!

If you happen to have a bucket list, one thing on your life bucket list you've already accomplished?

I love learning about new cultures and am a huge foodie, so my constant bucket list item is visiting a new country every year.