David Cho was born and raised in Chicago, later moving to the western suburbs, the proud child of Korean immigrants in the early 1970s. David came to Wheaton via Hope College (Holland, MI), where he was formerly an Associate Prof. of English and Director of the American Ethnic Studies program. David holds multiple degrees, B.A. from University of Illinois (Pre-Med, Rhetoric), M.F.A. (Creative Writing, Poetry) and M.A. (Postcolonial Studies and Literature) from Purdue University, M.A.T. (Composition, Rhetoric, and Pedagogy) and Ph.D. (19th to 20th Cent. Am Lit, Critical Theory, American Ethnic Studies, conc. in Asian Pacific American Lit) from the University of Washington-Seattle, and an M.A.B.S. from Wheaton College. He is the author of the chapbook, Song of Our Songs;book of poems, Night Sessions; and Lost in Transnation, a scholarly manuscript on twentieth-century Korean American novels. Also, a new book of poems was published summer (2020) by Wayne State University Press, entitledA Half-Life. David loves to travel, play sports, and hang out with his family of five: Sandy (wife), Jonathan, Sarah, and Joanna.
Billye Kee
Associate Director
billye.kee@wheaton.edu M.A., Leadership, Wheaton College B.S., Human Development & Family Life, University of Alabama Certificate in Management, Capital University, Columbus, Ohio
Billye is a “developer” who finds joy in watching others reach their potential. During her 21 years at Wheaton, she previously worked as Telephone Services Manager, Career Coach and now serves in the Office of Multicultural Development. Although she spent two decades in corporate telecommunications, she defines her vocational calling as encouraging and supporting the development of others.
B.S., Early Childhood Education, Kent State University
Tanya Egler has enjoyed the opportunity to serve as the Director of the Wheaton College Gospel Choir for 34 years. She is a native of Cleveland, Ohio where she grew up in a singing family that fostered her love for God and music.
Tanya earned a B.S. in Early Childhood Education from Kent State University. She enjoys traveling and is a new author of Hearts Along the Journey, A Collection of Photographs and True Stories. She and her late husband, Calvin are blessed to have three young adult children and 4 grandchildren who also love and serve God.
Hee-Jung joined the Office of Multicultural Development in December 2013 as Office Coordinator. She has enjoyed not only connecting with students and staff members, but also helping them to reach their visions and goals. In her free time, she loves nature walking, gardening, doing DIY projects, traveling with her family, and cooking Korean foods.
M.A.,Higher Education and Student Development, Wheaton College, In Progress
Joy Hatcher is excited to start her first year as a GRA while pursuing her Master’s of Higher Education and Student Development. She serves the Michigan and Crescent Apartments and the Office of Multicultural Development. Joy was born and raised in Hawaii on the island of O’ahu, which has helped her develop a passion for diversity and culture. She graduated with her BA in school and counseling psychology from Northwest University in Washington. With experience in student leadership throughout her undergraduate years, Joy is eager to see her passion for students and love for creating comfortable spaces develop and come to fruition while here at Wheaton. In her free time, she enjoys playing volleyball, drinking boba, exploring new places, and spending quality time with those around her.
M.A.,Higher Education and Student Development, Wheaton College, In Progress
Amanee Troia is a first year graduate student pursuing her master's degree in Higher Education and Student Development here at Wheaton. She is also the Graduate Resident Advisor in the Office of Multicultural Development, advising the Unidad Cristiana and Nexus. Amanee graduated from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois. Amanee is half Brazilian / Argentinean but born and raised in India. In her free time, she loves karaoke, game nights, watching movies, playing futbol (soccer), or just spending time with friends and family. She is looking forward to creating deeper connections as well as cultivating the beautiful cultures across campus in Kingdom diversity.
Dr. David Cho
Billye Kee
Tanya Egler
Hee-Jung Kim
Joy Hatcher
Amanee Troia