About

Nicole Yaejin Hahn is a graduate of Boston University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology and a minor in Public Health. She is pursuing a career in dentistry, with clinical experience across private dental practices on both the East and West Coasts. 

Her academic background also includes research at Boston Medical Center, where she studied chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu). She presented her research at Boston University’s annual Evans Day and received a UROP Faculty Matching Grant.

Nicole currently serves as Miss Asia USA 2026 and previously held the title of Miss Korea USA 2025. Through her platform, she engages in advocacy, philanthropy, and community service. She serves on the Make-A-Wish Young Professionals Council and is involved with Rotary International, supporting organizations focused on community service and youth engagement. She has also received government recognitions, including the Global Leadership & Excellence Award.

Outside of academics, Nicole has spent 15 years performing dance and is the founder of NOIR, a Korean culture dance team. She has modeled at New York Fashion Week and Asian fashion events, using fashion and the arts as additional avenues for cultural representation. She has also spoken at TEDxBU Salon and creates short-form content that has reached more than 7 million views.

Across her work in healthcare, research, service, and the arts, Nicole hopes to continue building connections between communities while pursuing a career in dentistry and using her experiences to encourage the youth.