Steffi Kim

Steffi Kim is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Alaska Anchorage. She directs the ANCARE Lab and holds a Ph.D. in Clinical-Community Psychology from UAA (2020), an M.A. in Clinical Psychology (UAA, 2018), and M.S./B.S. degrees in Biology from the University of Bremen, Germany (2004). Her office is NSB 219, and she can be reached at smkim5@alaska.edu or 907-786-1636.

Her research examines Alaska Native aging, dementia-related stigma, and culturally responsive healthcare using community-based participatory and Indigenous methodologies. She focuses on resilience, oppression resistance, and policy interventions for older adults.

Publications (2017-2024) analyze successful aging in urban/rural Alaska Native communities, generativity in Unangan Elders, and decolonizing research frameworks. Trends highlight qualitative and mixed-methods approaches to address health disparities.

Teaching Responsibilities:

• PSY A623: Intervention 1
• PSY A665: Psychotherapy Practicum
• PSY A604: Biological and Pharmacological Bases of Behavior
• PSY A684: Clinical Supervision and Consultation
• PSY A260: Statistics for Psychology Lab
• PSY A150: Lifespan Development

Professional Service:

• Member/Co-chair: Society for Community Research and Action (Indigenous Interest Group)
• Member/Co-chair: Gerontological Society of Aging (Indigenous Peoples Interest Group)
• Member: Association for Contextual and Behavioral Sciences
• Scientist Advisory Board: Resource Center for Minority Aging Research
• Reviewer: Gerontologist
• Licensed Psychologist (AK 125402)