History
“…the world that then existed was deluged with water...”
In August 2017, Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas three times, dumping 51 inches of rain, causing $125 billion in damage, and destroying over 200,000 homes. It was the most significant rainfall event recorded in United States history. Harvey caused catastrophic damage throughout our hometown of Houston, destroying our home and upending our lives. For our family, it was just what we needed.
Harvey was the final chapter in a season of life that revealed the idols we had slowly erected in our household. These were good things — a beautiful family, thriving friendships, and a growing company — but we made them the source of our security and significance. What unfolded in the months after the flood was life-changing. We began the journey of facing our shadow-selves – the versions of us that were carrying wounds from childhood and baggage from the brokenness of our young adult years. Facing our shadow also involved delving into the generational sins of our families, as well as identifying the idols we made of our parents and children. As we have experienced healing, grown in our self awareness, and shared our story with others, we have never been more excited and grateful for the journey God has our family on.
Supra Solem is Latin for “Above the Sun.” King Solomon laments in the Bible that there is nothing new under the sun. We agree. But we also believe that God is working to make all things new, and that he invites us into his redemptive work. We look for glimpses of how God sees the world — above the sun — and want to partner with those who are co-laboring with God to make that vision a reality here on Earth.
Team
Co-Founder
David Park
David is a founder of Supra Solem, a family investment vehicle that partners with leaders, companies and organizations who are working to make all things new. Supra Solem invests in private funds and companies that are led by faith-driven sponsors who have an alternative imagination for the integration of faith and work. Supra Solem also invests in people and organizations, with an emphasis on increasing access and awareness to tools and resources around emotional and spiritual health. Before Supra Solem, David worked for a variety of ventures focused on commercial real estate, and also spent a number of years in international microfinance and investment banking. He is active in several work and faith communities including the Christian Economic Forum, Praxis, and Leadership X. He and his wife Jean have three boys and live in New York City.
Co-Founder
Jean Park
Jean has been on an intentional journey of healing and growth for twenty years, and is continually seeking to learn more about God, herself, and others. This journey has taken her from the corporate world to teaching at a school for emotionally troubled children to getting a masters degree in therapy. She believes that everyone is capable of healing and growth, and is passionate about walking with people who are pursuing wholeness in their lives. In addition to her own intentional growth journey, Jean draws from over fifteen years of leadership roles in various non-profits and faith communities.
Jean was born and raised in the Los Angeles area, called Houston home for eight years, then spent a year with her family on a cross-continental RV journey in an Airstream. She now lives in Manhattan with her husband, three boys, and Malshi dog Evie.