Meet Michelle Kang
Hi, I’m Michelle
I’m a proud first-generation Korean American immigrant who came to Georgia in 1992, after earning my degree in Seoul and beginning my career in intellectual property law. I immigrated to the United States with hope in my heart and a vision for a better future: one grounded in opportunity, equity, and community. Over the past 30 years, Georgia has become more than just home; it’s where I’ve raised my three daughters, built a life rooted in service, and stood shoulder to shoulder with my neighbors through moments of struggle and triumph. And through it all, one thing has become clear: Georgia’s promise must be real for everyone, not just the powerful few.
I’m running for State House to take on the challenges too many families face every day: unaffordable housing, the crushing cost of living (from childcare to healthcare), attacks on immigrant communities, and public schools that are asked to do more with less. I believe our district deserves a representative who sees all of us, listens to every voice, and leads with compassion and with courage. I’m running to create safer neighborhoods, open doors of opportunity for every child, and ensure that the diversity of District 99 isn’t just acknowledged, it’s celebrated. Because Georgia’s future should be written by all of us, together.
Rooted in Service, Powered by Purpose
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been driven to serve. In high school in South Korea, I organized visits to orphanages and public nursing homes, these early experiences showed me the power of community care and the urgent need for a strong social safety net. I saw how too many people, especially children, elders, and the poor were held back not by lack of potential, but by lack of access. That realization became my compass.
At 41, with three young daughters by my side, I enrolled in the Master of Public Administration program at the University of Georgia. I wanted to understand how public policy impacts people’s lives, especially those in immigrant and marginalized communities. After graduation, I became the Center Manager at the Asian American Resource Center in Gwinnett County, where I supported newly arrived immigrants and managed affordable housing cases through HUD. From helping families remain housed to making sure they had the resources to thrive, I’ve always believed that public service isn’t just what I do, it’s who I am.