About Kim

Meet Kim

I have spent more than fifteen years helping organizations communicate about issues that matter. I have led communications for some of the nation’s most visible public health and science initiatives.

At the National Institutes of Health, I helped modernize digital communications across 27 Institutes and Centers, introducing new engagement methods, implementing analytics tools, developing communities of practice, and creating partnerships that expanded our reach to entirely new audiences.

At the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, I led communications for climate and health initiatives, environmental justice efforts, maternal mental health campaigns, emerging therapeutics and psychedelics, Long COVID programs, women's health initiatives, and more while supporting senior leadership communications.

Throughout my career, I have learned that communications are most successful when they are strategic, collaborative, measurable, and human-centered.

I bring the judgment of a federal communicator, the creativity of a campaign strategist, and the empathy needed to communicate about issues that affect people’s lives.

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Building Communications Programs for Emerging Public Health Priorities

Founded and directed communications efforts for the HHS Offices of Climate Change and Health Equity and Environmental Justice, including the White House Health Sector Climate Pledge. Developed integrated communications strategies and rollouts for HHS and NIH to support emerging health issues like emerging theraputics, Long COVID, women's health, and health equity initiatives.

Elevating Public Health on the Global Stage

Led communications strategies for HHS at COP26 and COP27, partnered with Google on digital campaigns reaching more than 29.5 million people, and secured earned media coverage through relationships with major outlets including The Washington Post, The New York Times, Forbes, BBC, and MSNBC.

Creating Innovative Public Engagement Experiences

Produced NIH's first Facebook Live event featuring NASA astronaut Kate Rubins aboard the International Space Station and NIH Director Francis Collins. Conceptualized NIH Puppy Cam, which trended nationally. Organized campaigns such as #NIHhealthy2018 and Discovery Channel's First in Human rollout, which generated more than 1.45 billion impressions without paid promotion.

Supporting Executive Leaders and High-Visibility Initiatives

Served as a communications advisor to Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Rachel Levine, providing strategic counsel on executive messaging, media engagement, speeches, stakeholder outreach, VIP events, and public appearances. Managed the social media presence of NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins. Worked closely with senior leaders to communicate complex scientific, healthcare, and policy issues to patients, healthcare professionals, media, and the public.

Leading NIH's Social Media Response to COVID-19

Led NIH's social media response during the COVID-19 pandemic, translating rapidly evolving scientific findings into clear, accessible information for millions seeking trusted guidance. Developed messaging strategies and livestreamed updates featuring Dr. Anthony Fauci and NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins, helping communicate new developments in diagnostics, treatments, vaccines, and clinical research.

Creating National Awareness Campaigns

Designed and executed integrated communications campaigns that combined traditional media, partnerships, events, digital engagement, and executive visibility to increase awareness around critical public health issues. Highlights include working on communications for NIH's The Heart Truth campaign and the Red Dress Collection fashion show in New York City along with media support for the U.S. Surgeon General at the event.

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