Jayden Yoon

Jayden Yoon currently serves as a Senior Policy Researcher focusing on the Korea-Mekong region for The Asia Foundation, while also contributing as a Digital Reporting Community Member for EFRAG and as a Trustee with Portfolio SDG Development for ReportOUT, a UK-based global human rights charity advocating for LGBTQI+ rights through research and UN mechanisms. Previously, Jayden held the position of Chief Project Manager at the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), overseeing higher education and TVET sector evaluations, and directed strategic and business planning for slavefreetrade International. Jayden's extensive experience includes roles in environmental and social safeguards at various organizations, business strategy consulting, and intelligence analysis during military service in the Republic of Korea Army, showcasing a strong background in policy development, project management, and human rights advocacy.