Jung Ho Choi, MPP

Jung Ho Choi is a Ph.D. candidate in the School of Social Policy and Practice at the University of Pennsylvania. Jung Ho is interested in exploring the mechanisms behind private funding that drive public good. His research draws on organizational theory and employs both traditional quantitative analysis and computational text analysis techniques, including Large Language Models. Currently, his dissertation project focuses on the dynamics of philanthropic grants and their role in generating social impact.

Prior to joining the program, Jung Ho earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Public Administration from Korea University, South Korea. He also holds a Master of Public Policy from the University of Minnesota with the generous support of the Korean Government Scholarship Program for Study Abroad.