MinJi Kim

Dr. MinJi Kim is an Assistant Professor of Public Relations at Flagler College, specializing in Health Communication. She joined Flagler in August 2022 and teaches courses including Media Literacy, Foundations of Public Relations, Digital Media for PR, and Social Media Management. Her research focuses on experimental approaches to media modalities, channels, and their impacts on psychological well-being and health decisions.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Mass Communication, University of Florida
• M.A. in Telecommunication, Indiana University
• B.A. in Public Relations and Advertising, Sookmyung Women’s University

Professional Engagement:

• Member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee at Flagler College
• Executive board member of Mihan-YuHoei, managing communication for Korean student associations across 106 U.S. universities
• Webmaster for the Korean-American Communication Association (KACA)
• Committee member for the Korean Journal of Communication

Dr. Kim’s research has been featured in media outlets such as HuffPost’s Food Influencer article. She emphasizes cultural diversity and global perspectives in education, aligning with Flagler’s mission. Her work bridges academic research and professional practice to foster inclusive academic networks.