She is currently in her final year of the doctoral program, working on research that examines the experiences of Vietnamese American mothers and their experiences navigating their child’s autistic world. Kim’s areas of research interests include resiliency, culturally and linguistically diverse populations, disability, mental health promotion, and Asian American mental health needs. She is a reviewer for Contemporary School Psychology and works with local, national, and international organizations in promoting inclusive educational practices, mental health awareness, disability rights, and ethical psycho-educational assessment procedures.