activism and volunteering
Marching to the beat of your own drum
Even as a child, Kim stood up for what she believed in. In Fifth grade, she sent a colorful letter to the President, protesting a television show depicting a character throwing a cat in the dryer. Weeks later, she received a reply encouraging her activism – even though the show remained on air.
At the University of Iowa, Kim began volunteering. She worked with the Hancher Advisory Board, The James Gang, and the Iowa Children’s Museum. One of her most memorable projects was working as the Assistant Director of Event Production with The 10,000 Hours Show for 10K2 and 10K3. After graduating, she became involved with environmental issues and worked as the Director of Earth Expo.
Now in New York, she continues to volunteer with New York Cares. She is a team leader for Art Explorers, an innovative program that uses art projects to promote positive self-esteem, team building, communication skills and social awareness. Her projects also encourage environmentalism.
Kim also serves on the Board of Directors for the Greenwich Village Singers working on marketing and publicity.
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Current Projects
The Greenwich Village Singers –
The Greenwich Village Singers is a vibrant choral ensemble, known for its sociability and inclusiveness, in addition to the intimacy of its performances.
New York Cares –
New York Cares meets pressing community needs by mobilizing caring New Yorkers in volunteer service.
Previous Projects
Earth Expo –
Earth Expo is a green festival in the Iowa City/Coralville area, designed to inspire eco-savvy citizens and environmentally conscious living through education about key environmental issues, and local environmental organizations, and services. Earth Expo is free and open to everyone interested in living green. If interested in working with Earth Expo, please contact Kim or The James Gang.
African Rainforest Conservancy –
ARC promotes the conservation and restoration of African rain forests – among the oldest and most bio-diverse in the world – by supporting training, community development, education and research and empowering local men, women, and children, to preserve their natural heritage for all present and future generations.
The 10,000 Hours Show –
The 10,000 Hours Show (10K) is a year-round effort to engage young people in volunteer service that culminates in a free concert for which the only admission is 10 or more volunteer hours to local nonprofits. You volunteer, you rock.
Environmental Inspiration
The Yes Men
Survivanet
Earth Friendly New Year’s Resolutions
Cradle to Cradle
Age of Stupid