Professional Spotlight
Jess Kim
Mentor - Interns
🌏 Korean American 📍 Chicagoland, Illinois
Jess Kim (she/her) is a licensed social worker based in Chicago. She obtained her MSW at Loyola University Chicago and currently works as a case manager and trauma-informed therapist.
Jess specializes in working with Asian Americans to heal from spiritual abuse and racial trauma and thrive in their unique identities. She is also passionate about mental health advocacy for diverse communities and facilitates workshops and community-based programs to de-stigmatize mental health and promote equitable access to care.
At Thriving Asians, she serves as a Mentor for the Youth Mental Health Leadership Programs - leading the Research & Resource Development Intern Team.