Jae Yeon Kim
About Jae Yeon Kim
Jae Yeon Kim is a Senior Data Scientist focused on enhancing policy implementation and civic engagement for marginalized populations. With a strong academic background and extensive experience in data science, he currently works at Code for America and has held various research and advisory roles at prominent institutions.
Work at Code for America
Jae Yeon Kim serves as a Senior Data Scientist at Code for America, beginning in 2023. In this role, Kim focuses on leveraging data science to enhance civic engagement and political participation, particularly for marginalized populations. The position involves developing user-centered insights that support continuous improvement in government processes and products.
Current Position at SNF Agora Institute
Since 2022, Jae Yeon Kim has held the position of Research Fellow at the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University. This role involves advancing research initiatives related to policy implementation and civic engagement. Kim previously worked at the same institute as a Postdoctoral Fellow and Predoctoral Fellow, contributing to various research projects.
Previous Experience in Data Science and Academia
Jae Yeon Kim has extensive experience in data science and academia. Prior to current roles, Kim worked as a Graduate Research Fellow at UC Berkeley's Division of Computing, Data Science, and Society for four months in 2020. Additionally, Kim served as an Assistant Professor of Data Science at KDI School of Public Policy and Management in 2022 and has held various positions at UC Berkeley, including Senior Data Science Fellow and Graduate Student Instructor.
Educational Background
Jae Yeon Kim earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and Political Science from Korea University, completing the degree from 2004 to 2012. Kim furthered education at the University of California, Berkeley, where a Master of Arts in Political Science was obtained from 2014 to 2016, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science from 2014 to 2021.
Advisory Roles and Collaborations
In addition to academic and research roles, Jae Yeon Kim has served on advisory boards, including the Data Science Advisory Board for 조선일보 (The Chosunilbo) and the User Service Advisory Board for NAVER Corp. Kim actively advises government agencies, firms, and non-profits on computational social science and applied data science, and manages collaborations with academic partners for applied research projects.