Kimberly Kim, Ph.D., RN, MPH, is a Professor of Nursing at California State University, East Bay, where she has served since 2001. Her teaching and scholarship focus on nursing quality and safety, clinical competency, health outcomes for underserved older adults, and the ethical integration of artificial intelligence in education and healthcare. Dr. Kim is actively engaged in AI innovation and literacy through California State University initiatives and leading technology conferences. She collaborates with faculty colleagues on responsible AI integration, helping prepare students and educators for an AI-enabled world.
She has developed innovative programs in nursing education and community health, including eldercare initiatives and an RN Transition to Practice program for new graduates. She has also secured state-funded grants expanding opportunities for underserved students and preparing nurses to serve vulnerable communities. A Quality Matters Certified Reviewer and Subject Matter Expert, Dr. Kim is committed to educational innovation, ethical leadership, and preparing future nurses to improve healthcare locally and globally.