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The ripple effect of a #SmithCollege education spans decades, continents, and generations. Years ago, a young woman attending Ewha Womans University in postwar Seoul took a class from a Smith graduate. The instructor's brilliance and global perspective left such a profound mark that the student made a promise to herself: if she ever made it to America, her daughters would go to Smith College. That daughter, Suzanne, did indeed graduate from Smith, and the legacy continued when her own daughter, Tatiana Galli, graduated in 2019.

For years, the identity of the mystery instructor remained unknown, until a chance conversation at our 2018 Women of Color Conference led to some digital detective work that identified her as Ok Che Chon Ashwin '56. Following Mrs. Ashwin's incredible journey all the way from Australia for her 70th Reunion this past May, she and Suzanne finally connected in New York City in June. It was a beautiful, full-circle moment allowing Suzanne to thank her in person for a cross-continental spark that didn't just last a lifetime, but shaped generations—a testament to the power of our global network and the lifelong influence of a single Smithie.

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1️⃣ Ok Che Chon Ashwin '56 celebrating her 70th Reunion!
2️⃣ Suzanne Kim Doud Galli '87 with Ok Che Chon Ashwin '56 in NYC.
3️⃣ Suzanne Kim Doud Galli '87 with her mother, Kim Jung Sook
4️⃣ Suzanne Kim Doud Galli '87, secretary of AASC, speaking at Ivy Day 2025

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