Kim began her work with The Center in January 2021 as a senior program specialist with the Delta Region Community Health Systems (DRCHSD) Program. Since then, she has taken on the role of program manager where she works alongside Delta region health care organizations to provide education and outreach.
Kim was born and raised in Arkansas where she found a deep appreciation for the connectedness of rural life. Having grown up around health care workers, she always knew she wanted to follow in their footsteps and be a part of the medical field while also exercising her passion for education. This calling inspired Kim to earn her bachelor’s degree in health education from the University of Central Arkansas and master’s degree in adult education from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Kim has acquired over 20 years of experience in public health and education, and has worked across patient education, cancer education, and community health initiatives focused on helping patients, families, and health professionals access pivotal resources and education.
According to Kim, the most pressing need in rural health is access to care through innovation and out-of-the-box thinking. Through her work on the DRCHSD team, she has felt empowered by being a part of meaningful change and a part of a team where differences in rural healthcare are truly being made.
Kim currently resides in Little Rock, Arkansas where, in her free time, she finds the most joy in spending time with her family and friends.