Kim is Senior Research Associate at the Urban Harbors Institute at the University of Massachusetts Boston and Special Projects Manager with the Stone Living Lab. Kim has more than fifteen years of experience in the marine biology field including ocean-related research, environmental education/outreach, project management, GIS analyses, stakeholder engagement, communication, and ocean planning. Kim’s top work accomplishments include: developing harbor plans throughout Massachusetts; managing the 2012 Northeast Recreational Boater Survey; assisting in the development of a plan performance framework for the Massachusetts Ocean Management Plan; and engaging stakeholders in ocean planning and ocean-related research.
Kim holds a master’s degree in Environmental Science from the University of Massachusetts Boston, and a bachelor’s degree in Biology and Environmental Science from Tufts University.