Kwan joined SPMB to be a part of Steve Popper’s CFO Practice team as an analyst in August of 2019. He graduated from the University of Southern California in 2019 with a B.S degree concentration in Environmental Sustainability, Energy and Society.
At USC, as a part of Wrigley Research Institute, Kwan devoted himself to creating an eco-friendly environment around campus through making compost bins. Also, he managed and advertised aquaponics systems in Los Angeles County to increase awareness in sustainable agriculture.
Kwan was born and raised in Korea until middle school. He spent his freshman year in Arden, North Carolina and remaining years in Princeton, New Jersey. After struggling with spring allergies, Kwan is glad that he ended up on the West Coast. He enjoys playing sports, traveling, and watching all types of documentaries.
Last but not least, he is a huge dog/cat lover.
What are you passionate about?
I love learning something new, keeping my self-research/study mode on. Also, small daily routines that take my stress away. Heading to the gym after work and watching YouTube on Chromecast before going to bed.
What sports star would you most like to meet?
As a huge soccer fan, I would love to meet Zinedine Zidane. I have so much respect for his fantastic career, as both a player and a coach. His retirement at the peak of his career was unforgettable.
What are your favorite books/movies?
Book: Catcher in the Rye
All-time #1 life lesson book for me. The first year in boarding school coming from Korea, I felt like emotions around Holden was reflecting myself. Highly recommended to all teenagers studying away from home having a hard time in a new environment.
Movie: Gattaca
I just get goosebumps every time I watch this film. It always triggers me to be creative about what would happen in the next 10 years.