Further, Kim is a realtor, and the owner of James Hall Realty. Throughout her career, Kim has worked with many nonprofits on organizational structuring and affordable housing development. Kim is a founding board member of Write A House and served as Treasurer from 2012-2016. She grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan but has lived in Detroit since graduating from the University of Michigan Law School in 1996 and currently resides in the Lafayette Park neighborhood with her 15 year old son and their cat Charlotte.