Meet the Founder/CEO
With over a decade of experience in community development, youth empowerment, and stakeholder engagement, Kim has been a prominent figure in Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island.
She has a proven track record of successfully managing multi-million-dollar youth development initiatives and building strong relationships with community stakeholders and government agencies.
As the former Director of the Young Adult Internship Program (YAIP), Kim oversaw the day-to-day operations of the program. During her tenure, she expanded the internship program by adding two new locations and increased the participant portfolio from 90 to 300 individuals. She also collected and reviewed statistical data to make projections about program performance and outcomes and created strategies to achieve program goals.
Kim also managed cross-cultural relations between various cultural and religious groups in Central Brooklyn, building relationships with organizations like the Brooklyn Children's Museum, One Crown Heights, and the UJA Federation.
In addition to her work with YAIP, Kim also served as Director of Community Engagement and Constituent Services Liaison; working tirelessly to advocate for constituents, building relationships with community boards, community-based organizations, and government agencies for the betterment of the 46th and 41st Council District.
Currently, Kim serves as the PTA President at Orchard Collegiate Academy, Recording Secretary for the 77th Pct Community Council; a Parent Partner for Advocacy at Uncommon Charter School, a member of the Neighborhood Advisory Board for CB 8, and a member of the African American Clergy and Elected Officials (AACEO).
She has been recognized for her contributions to the community with numerous awards, including the Council Member Diana Reyna Black Leadership Proclamation for Outstanding Service to the City and the Community.
Kim holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Public Administration and Criminal Justice from The City College of the City University of New York.
She has also completed various training programs, including Mental Health First Aid USA from the National Council for Community Behavioral Health, Managing for Innovation from the Center for Economic Opportunity, and Housing Ambassador Training from the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).
