Sophia Kim
About Sophia Kim
Sophia Kim is the Senior Executive Assistant to the Chief People & Inclusion Officer at the NBA, with a background in executive support and operations coordination.
Current Role at the NBA
Sophia Kim is the Senior Executive Assistant to the Chief People & Inclusion Officer at the National Basketball Association (NBA). She has been serving in this role since 2016 in New York, New York. In this position, she provides high-level administrative support, organizes schedules, and ensures that the office of the Chief People & Inclusion Officer runs smoothly. This role places her at the forefront of initiatives aimed at promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the NBA.
Previous Experience at Thrive Global
In 2016, Sophia Kim worked as an Executive Assistant to Arianna Huffington at Thrive Global in the Greater New York City Area. This was a temporary position that lasted for two months. During her tenure, she assisted with executive management tasks, coordinated meetings, and facilitated various administrative processes essential to the smooth operation of the office.
Tenure at The Cowen Group
Sophia Kim held multiple roles at The Cowen Group in the Greater New York City Area between 2014 and 2016. She served as an Executive Assistant to the Principal Partner, where she managed calendars, coordinated events, and supported executive functions. Simultaneously, she worked as a Program Operations and Events Coordinator, overseeing the planning and execution of various corporate events, meetings, and other operational activities.
Experience at Marks & Klein, LLP
From 2012 to 2014, Sophia Kim was employed as an Executive Legal Assistant at Marks & Klein, LLP in Red Bank, New Jersey. In this role, she provided administrative support to the legal team, including drafting documents, managing communication, and organizing client meetings. Her work contributed to maintaining the operational efficiency of the legal practice.
Education at Syracuse University
Sophia Kim attended Syracuse University from 2005 to 2009. During her four years at the university, she pursued her higher education, preparing for her future career. The knowledge and skills she acquired during this time have significantly contributed to her professional journey and the various roles she has undertaken.