Kayla Kim
About Kayla Kim
Kayla Kim is the Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Networking Trip Coordinator at The Women's Network Emory. She is also an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Emory University, focusing on social empathy in healthcare contexts.
Work at The Women's Network
Kayla Kim serves as the Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at The Women's Network Emory. In this role, she leads initiatives aimed at promoting inclusivity within the organization. Additionally, she coordinates networking trips, facilitating connections among members and enhancing professional development opportunities. Her leadership position emphasizes her commitment to fostering an equitable environment for all participants.
Current Role at Emory University
Since 2023, Kayla Kim has been working as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Emory University. Her research is conducted under the guidance of Dr. Ozawa de Silva in the Social Empathy Lab. The focus of her research involves developing a multidisciplinary model of empathy, particularly in social and healthcare contexts, contributing to the academic community's understanding of these critical areas.
Educational Background
Kayla Kim studied at Northfield Mount Hermon from 2016 to 2018, followed by her education at Singapore American School from 2018 to 2020. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science degree in Anthropology and Human Biology with a minor in Global Health at Emory University, a program she has been engaged in since 2020 and is expected to complete in 2024.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current roles, Kayla Kim gained experience as a Summer Intern at the Women and Families Ascending Association (WAFAA) in 2023, where she worked for two months. She also served as a Patient Care Technician at UHS for two months in 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. Additionally, she worked as a Children’s Supervisor at Singapore American School from 2020 to 2021 for three months, gaining valuable skills in supervision and care.