Chang Won Kang
Senior Law and Policy Analyst
Phone: 216-403-1260
Email: cwkang@umaryland.edu
Areas of Expertise: Exercise and Training | State and local emergency management | Public health preparedness | Recovery Planning
Certifications and Affiliations: New York State Bar, admitted April 2020 | District of Columbia Bar, admitted April 2021
Education: LL.M., 2021, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law | J.D., 2019, Syracuse University College of Law | B.A. in Chemistry and Political Science, 2016, Case Western Reserve University
About Chang Won
While pursuing my Master of Laws at the University of Maryland, I discovered that CHHS offered students the chance to gain hands-on experience in emergency management through an externship. In my final semester, I enrolled in the CHHS externship where my first project involved supporting a local county government with their COVID-19 protocols and vaccine distribution. That experience opened my eyes to how CHHS’ expertise can directly benefit communities, and it sparked my interest in joining the team full-time—now, here I am! One of the most impactful projects I’ve worked on involved researching legislation and regulations for long-term care facilities, a topic close to my heart because my grandmother lived in one for many years. Through this work, I gained insight into efforts to improve conditions for vulnerable populations and had the opportunity to develop and conduct exercises for facilities across Maryland. I love working at CHHS because it offers endless learning opportunities while allowing me to make meaningful contributions to the communities around me. As a Maryland resident, it’s incredibly rewarding to see the impact of my work close to home.
How long have you been working with CHHS?
I have been with CHHS since June of 2021.
How do you spend your time outside of work?
I love playing golf and traveling! I believe Maryland is one of the best states to play golf. There are many golf courses within one hour’s distance. I also want to travel to all fifty states within the next ten years. I have been to approximately twenty so far.
What advice would you give to someone starting in your field?
It is important to think from a client’s perspective and learn what their needs are. This field involves adaptation, and everything changes daily. Therefore, you should learn how to interpret their languages and communicate with them.
