Josephine M. Kim

Josephine M. Kim is a Senior Lecturer on Education at Harvard University and former faculty director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at Harvard School of Dental Medicine. She is a licensed mental health counselor and affiliated faculty at the Center for Cross Cultural Student Emotional Wellness at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Virginia (2005)

Her research focuses on cultural and racial identity development in youth, intergenerational trauma in immigrant families, mental health promotion in children and adolescents, intercultural understanding, and anti-racist pedagogy. She also specializes in designing equity-focused interventions for educational and organizational settings.

Scientific Awards:

• The William Van Hoose Memorial Award (2005)
• Robert T. Canevari Scholarship (2004)
• The Buffett Fellowship Award (2004)
• Emerging Leaders Award (2003)

Dr. Kim's publications emphasize self-esteem in education, cultural-specific counseling, and family therapy frameworks for Asian-American communities. She serves on multiple professional associations, including the National Board of Certified Counselors and the American Counseling Association, and is a sought-after expert in DEI initiatives and mental health across global institutions.