Dr. Kim as Speaker
A compelling voice at the intersection of leadership, equity, and organizational transformation.
Bringing the Work to Life in Any Room
Dr. Kim is an experienced speaker, panelist, facilitator, lecturer, and presenter who has shared her expertise at universities, national convenings, and professional conferences across the country — including Arizona State University, Pennsylvania State University, Indiana University, Arts Administrators of Color Convenings, SphinxConnect, and the IPRA/IAPD Annual Conference.
Her speaking engagements range from keynotes and panel presentations to workshop sessions and conference talks — tailored to the needs of the event and the audience she is serving.
Professional & Organizational Speaking Topics
The following topics are drawn directly from Dr. Kim’s research, consulting practice, and executive experience. Each can be delivered as a keynote, panel contribution, or facilitated session.
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The unique demands, pressures, and opportunities facing leaders in nonprofit, higher education, and public-sector contexts — and what it takes to lead with excellence and sustainability.
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Drawing on her research and practice, Dr. Kim examines the specific challenges facing leaders of color — particularly Black women — in navigating leadership within predominantly white institutions, and what organizations must do to support them.
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What it actually takes to move from aspiration to practice in equity, diversity, inclusion, and access work — honest, research-informed, and actionable.
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How arts-based thinking, somatic practice, and embodied reflection can make leaders more creative, more empathetic, and more effective — a signature topic that draws on Dr. Kim’s unique background in the arts and organizational leadership.
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The skills, mindset shifts, and identity work required to make the critical transition from managing operations to leading people and organizations with vision and purpose.
Personal & Community Speaking Topics
Redefining Personal Success — Reclaiming joy, self-definition, and authentic living
Bridging Divides — The transformative power of art in confronting systemic injustice
Gaslighting, Code-Switching, and Microaggressions — Naming harm and reclaiming voice
Learning from Grief — Finding wisdom, resilience, and renewal in the healing journey
Restoring Trust After Partner Abuse — Reclaiming safety, self-worth, and forward motion
Book Dr. Kim
Dr. Kim is available for keynotes, panel presentations, conference sessions, workshop facilitation, and organizational convenings — virtually and in person. She is based in Chicago and available for regional and national engagements.