ALUMNI PROFILE

8th Student Profile

Cárdenas, Claudia

Nationality: Ecuadorian
Date of Birth: 29

EDUCATION

Seoul National University, Korea
Master's degree in Global Sport Management (Dream Together Master Program)
Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering

WORK EXPERIENCE

Intern at Member Relations & Development Department, World Taekwondo, Korea
(Jan. 2022 – Present)

CEO, Himchari Dojang Taekwondo School, Ecuador
(Mar. 2018 – Present)

Elite Taekwondo Athlete, Ministry of Sports, Ecuador
(Aug. 2009 - Present)
• Multiple times medalist in South American, Pan American, and World Championships.
• Multiple times medalist at Bolivarian and Pan American Games.

HONORS AND AWARDS
2022 – DTM Seoul National University - Valedictorian DTM Class of 2022.
2012 – 2019: Ecuadorian Olympic Committee Annual Award - Best Taekwondo Athlete of the Year.
2017 – Universidad San Francisco de Quito – Summa Cum Laude Distinction for Academic Excellence.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Pan American Games Lima (2019)
• Third Place in Individual Female Under 30

X World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships (2016)
• Third Place in Individual Female Under 30
VII World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships (2012)
• Third Place in Pairs Under 30

PERSONAL

• Languages: Spanish (Native), English (Fluent), Korean (Beginner).
• Interests: Governance and sustainability. Innovation in sports, society, and environment.