Ike Kwon

Ike Kwon currently serves as the Executive Vice President and COO at The Field Museum, a position held since March 2023. Prior to this role, Ike was the Chief Operating Officer and Head of Government Affairs at the California Academy of Sciences from March 2008 to March 2023, where responsibilities included overseeing daily operations, managing a budget of $19MM, and enhancing the institution's public policy influence. Earlier experiences also include positions at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, where Ike improved guest services, and the Walt Disney Company, focusing on operational efficiency. Ike holds an A.B. in Public Policy from the University of Chicago and completed Executive Education in Leadership at Harvard Kennedy School in 2019.