Karis Ryu
About Karis Ryu
Karis Ryu is a Digital Project Assistant at the Yale Divinity Library, where she explores the mobilities of Asian American women in various environments. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Brown University and a Master of Arts in Religion from Yale Divinity School.
Current Role at Yale University
Karis Ryu serves as a Digital Project Assistant at the Divinity Library at Yale University. In this role, she has been involved since 2021, focusing on the management of special collections, including missionary bibles and glass lantern slides. Ryu assists in logging metadata for significant collections such as the World Christianity Bible Collection and the Missionary Ephemera Collection, contributing to the preservation and accessibility of these resources.
Education and Expertise
Karis Ryu holds a Bachelor of Arts in History (honors) and East Asian Studies from Brown University, where she studied from 2017 to 2021. She furthered her education at Yale Divinity School, obtaining a Master of Arts in Religion with a focus on the History of Christianity from 2021 to 2023. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in historical analysis and cultural studies, particularly concerning Asian American women's experiences in various environments.
Previous Experience in Publishing
Before her current position, Karis Ryu worked at Cornerstone Magazine as a Senior Editor from 2019 to 2021. In this role, she contributed to the editorial direction and content development of the magazine. Additionally, she served as an Editor and Contributor at Cornerstone Magazine from 2018 to 2021, where she played a key role in shaping the publication's voice and outreach.
Teaching Experience
In 2019, Karis Ryu worked as a Teaching Fellow at Generation Teach for a duration of two months. This role involved engaging with students and contributing to educational initiatives aimed at enhancing learning experiences. Her brief tenure in this position reflects her commitment to education and mentorship.
Research Focus
Karis Ryu's undergraduate thesis examined the narratives of teenage military dependents, particularly focusing on the connections between the United States and South Korea at Yongsan Garrison/Park. This research highlights her interest in the complexities of identity and mobility within specific cultural contexts.