With nearly three decades of leadership in technical education, including senior roles with the Utah System of Higher Education, the former Utah System of Technical Colleges, and Davis Technical College, Kim leads statewide technical education strategy and policy development. She advances high-quality, industry-connected programs defined by clear standards, measurable performance, and demonstrated value, in close partnership with institutions, industry leaders, and state policymakers.
Kim provides national leadership through the Council on Occupational Education, serving as a commissioner and former commission chair, as a member of the executive and finance committees, and as an accreditation team leader. She also serves on the Board of Directors and as chair of the finance committee for the National Technical Honor Society. She holds degrees from Boise State University and Utah State University.
She and her husband are proud parents of two daughters whose educational journeys began in technical education and progressed to advanced professional degrees, reflecting the power of stackable credentials and integrated technical and academic pathways that support economic mobility and increased earning potential.