Get to know us
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Jihae Management & Consulting Group was built to help organizations navigate complexity with clarity, confidence, and purpose. We partner with mission-driven leaders to solve real problems, strengthen operations, and deliver outcomes that stand up to scrutiny—whether that’s in the public, private, or nonprofit space. Our approach is thoughtful, strategic, and grounded in execution. It our belief that impact only matters when it’s measurable and sustainable.
Our name is our North Star
Jihae (지혜) is a Korean given name that translates to wisdom, intelligence, and grace. It is composed of two Sino-Korean syllables: Ji (지), meaning wisdom or intellect, and Hye (혜), meaning brightness, grace, or favor. Together, they represent informed decision-making guided by insight, balance, and integrity.
That meaning is embedded in everything we do. Wisdom drives our strategy. Intelligence shapes our analysis. Grace defines how we partner—with respect for people, systems, and the missions they serve.
At Jihae, we don’t just deliver solutions—we help organizations move forward with clarity, credibility, and purpose.
Our Mission
JMCG partners with leaders and institutions to navigate complexity and execute strategy with clarity and impact. Through strategic advisory, operational expertise, and leadership development, we align people, process, and performance to deliver sustainable results grounded in wisdom and informed by intelligent insight.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be a trusted advisor that helps organizations lead effectively, adapt thoughtfully, and perform with excellence in complex environments. Our goal is to bring a personalized approach to each of our clients. That's why we take a lot of time and care in getting to know our clients from the moment they reach out to us and ask for our help.
Meet our Founder and CEO
Shawn W. Karawa is a Strategic Executive Leader with 20+ years of experience driving enterprise-level operations, organizational transformation, and influencing executive stakeholders. She has proven success managing large-scale financial portfolios, delivering strategic initiatives, optimizing cross-functional teams, and delivering cost-effective, scalable solutions that support growth and modernization. She is known for aligning mission-driven strategy with execution, enhancing organizational culture, and launching award-winning programs that deliver measurable impact. She has been recognized for operational excellence, innovation in executive and team leadership, and high-touch stakeholder engagement. Shawn brings a collaborative, accountable, and strategic approach to leadership—fostering strong teams and teamwork, mitigating and identifying risk, and delivering results that align with organizational vision.
Shawn graduated from Liberty University with a Bachelor of Science Degree with concentrations in Psychology, Communications, and Religion and received an Executive MBA from Georgetown University. She is a LUMA Certified practioner of Human Centered Design and has an Executive Coaching certification from American University utilizing it to help her clients overcome personal and occupational challenges.
Shawn is a published author, a golf enthusiast, a coffee culturist, and a cupcake connoisseur. Despite her many accomplishments that are not all listed, her greatest sense of purpose comes from spending time with those she loves and serving others.
