TEACHING TEAM
instructors
Head Instructor
Founder & President
Jinhoo jake Kim
Jinhoo is a senior at The Bishop’s School and an amateur 6-dan Go player who discovered his passion in 4th grade. After moving to La Jolla, he recognized the game’s potential to support seniors and help prevent dementia, inspiring him to start Go For A Better World in 2022. Under his leadership, the nonprofit launched Gateway to Go, a beginner-friendly, Go-based cognitive health program funded by $4,000 from the Bishop’s Social Innovation Competition. He kickstarted local classes by pitching the program to senior living communities and the public library. Jinhoo began as the sole instructor but now mentors members of his school’s Go Club and other chapters as they teach in the community. Together, they lead workshops in senior living communities, church groups, and other outreach settings. Outside of Go, he enjoys the beach, photography, and golfing.
ASSociate INSTRUCTOR
EDUCATION & TRAINING LEAD
RYAN SHI
Ryan is a senior at The Bishop’s School and has been an avid Go player for three years, developing a passion for teaching the game to others. He has experience working with learners of all ages and is dedicated to making Go engaging and accessible. As Vice President of The Bishop’s School Go Club, Ryan mentors peers and helps lead community outreach. He has taught at multiple community locations, including the La Jolla Public Library and Chateau La Jolla Senior Living. Since Summer 2025, he has served as the lead instructor at Chateau La Jolla Senior Living, continuing the program established by Go For A Better World. Outside of Go, Ryan enjoys playing the piano and golfing.
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volunteer coordination lead
ZACK CHEN
Zack, a senior at The Bishop’s School, has recently taken up playing Go and is deeply intrigued by the strategic depth and complexity of the game. This year, he has joined Go for a Better World with the goal of enhancing his teaching and marketing abilities, as well as sharing his enthusiasm for Go with a wider audience. He is particularly focused on marketing strategies to effectively promote the game and develop engaging educational content to help others grasp its nuances and find enjoyment in it. Outside of school, Zack enjoys playing basketball, playing golf, and watching movies.
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Community Engagement lead
Ryan Park
Ryan is a junior at The Bishop’s School who has been a part of The Bishop’s School Go Club for the past two years. He recently rediscovered the game after first learning its basics in elementary school years ago. Now he enjoys bringing people together through the deeper strategic side of Go, as it reflects various elements of life that are philosophical. Ryan has been actively involved in teaching at Chateau La Jolla Senior Living and has recently taken a leading role. Besides Go, Ryan loves playing tennis, reading, and philosophy.
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Partnership & outreach lead
Jun Han
Jun (Sangjun) Han is a junior at Torrey Pines High School with a deep enthusiasm for the game of Go. He discovered his passion in third grade and, although he has always loved the game, living far from its cultural roots sometimes made it hard to stay connected. Discovering Go For A Better World allowed him to continue his passion by connecting with others who share a love for Go while contributing to a meaningful mission. Jun founded Torrey Pines High School’s Go Club and its Go For A Better World chapter; he is club president and lead instructor at Calvary Korean School, and previously taught at Chateau La Jolla Senior Living. He believes in Go as a catalyst for positive community impact.
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Communication & Social Media Lead
Brian Kim
Brian is a junior at The Bishop’s School and has been playing Go for several years, steadily growing both his skills and his enthusiasm for sharing the game with others. He has experience teaching learners of different ages and is committed to making Go approachable and enjoyable. For the past year, Brian has worked as an instructor at Chateau La Jolla Senior Living. He has recently taken on a leading role at the Calvary Korean School. Outside of Go, Brian enjoys watching soccer.
ADVISORS
Our advisors bring decades of experience in teaching, organizing, and leading Go communities. With their deep connection to the San Diego Go Club, they help guide and strengthen Go For A Better World’s mission.Our advisors provide guidance and support through their deep experience in teaching and community leadership. Through the San Diego Go Club, they help us strengthen and expand Go For A Better World’s mission.
TED TERPSTRA
- Board of Director, American Go Association
- Founder & Former President, San Diego Go Club
Ted Terpstra has been teaching Go in San Diego for more than 17 years, sharing the game in a wide variety of settings—public schools, home schools, libraries, Buddhist temples, street fairs, and senior communities. For his dedication to spreading Go among youth, he was honored by the American Go Foundation as the North American Go Teacher of the Year. Ted continues to support Go For A Better World, joining our teaching classes whenever he has time.
ENRIQUE GARCIA
- President, San Diego Go Club
- Secretary, American Go Association
Enrique Garcia has been teaching Go to beginners, students, and public audiences for many years. As president of the San Diego Go Club, he organizes events that spread awareness of the game and strengthen the Go community. He is also actively involved in the American Go Association and supports Go For A Better World by promoting its mission within the wider Go network.
Chapters
The Bishop’s School,
La Jolla, CA
Chapter President:
Jake Kim
Torrey Pines Highschool,
San Diego, CA
Chapter President:
Sangjun Han
Hunter College High School,
New York City, NY
Chapter President:
Xinzhou Song
Mountain Cherry Academy,
Youngin, South Korea
Chapter President:
Semiahmoo High School Surrey,
BC, Canada
Chapter President:
Joanne Wang
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Our Partners
USA
The Bishop’s School
San Diego Go Club
AGHS
South Korea
