Introduction

Ktown Team is organized as a flat hierarchy - no traditional chain of command, but a set of defined roles that work together to serve the community. This overview describes the key roles and how they connect.

The structure is intentionally fluid. Roles can evolve as the organization and the community's needs change.

Core Leadership

Cofounders

  • The founding vision behind Ktown Team.
  • Provide strategic guidance while embracing a collaborative leadership model.
  • Balance technology innovation with community needs.

Board

  • Operate within the flat hierarchy - no authority over other groups.
  • Selected based on community impact, not traditional credentials.
  • Guide mission, vision, and strategic plans.
  • Serve renewable one-year terms (maximum four consecutive).

Directors

  • Independent leaders with specialized skills.
  • Have autonomy to create projects and form ad hoc teams.
  • Engage directly with the community and drive innovation.

Community Representation

Representatives

  • Bridge between the organization and the Koreatown community.
  • Advocate for diverse community interests.
  • Serve two-year terms with option to reapply.

Ambassadors

  • Community-facing liaisons who conduct outreach and gather feedback.
  • Ensure cultural competence in organizational communication.

Operational Roles

Teams

  • Specialized units focused on specific issues (housing, health, arts, environment, etc.).
  • Collaborate across teams to address complex, cross-cutting challenges.

Advisors

  • Provide expert guidance and community knowledge.
  • Diverse backgrounds: urban planning, education, health, technology, arts, and more.
  • Serve two-year terms with transition to Advisor Emeritus.

Community Participation

Members

  • Open to all Koreatown residents who align with the mission.
  • Participate in initiatives, discussions, and projects at their own pace.

Volunteers

  • Flexible scheduling and diverse involvement opportunities.
  • Pathways to leadership roles based on contribution and interest.

Interns

  • Hands-on, community-embedded learning experience.
  • Actively shape projects and contribute to organizational work.
  • Fair compensation through stipends.

How It Works Together

The flat hierarchy means ideas and feedback flow freely regardless of title. Collaboration happens through cross-functional meetings, open communication channels, shared decision-making, and continuous skill-sharing. The structure is designed so that anyone with something to contribute can find a meaningful way to do so.