Los Angeles, California, United States
Kyeongwon Kim is dedicated to advancing health equity by ensuring equitable access to support for all. Her research focuses on leveraging technology-driven interventions to improve access to healthcare services. Throughout her career, she has developed, designed, and evaluated digital health interventions in mental and sexual health, with the goal of translating scientific insights into practical public health solutions. Additionally, she explores cultural risk and protective factors to inform the development of culturally tailored interventions, ensuring that public health efforts effectively reach those who need them most. With a strong background in quantitative analysis, Kyeongwon possesses expertise in Python, R, SPSS, STATA, ArcGIS, Dedoose, Covidence, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, and survey platforms such as Qualtrics and SurveyMonkey. She holds certifications as a Junior Survey Analyst and Computer Specialist in Spreadsheet & Database Level-2. During her time at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, she also earned the Health Education Certificate (Department of Health, Behavior & Society) and the Adolescent Health Certificate (Department of Population, Family & Reproductive Health). Outside of academia, Kyeongwon is an accomplished equestrian, specializing in Jumping, horseback archery, and polo. These activities not only serve as her hobbies but also provide her with grounding and motivation. Thank you for visiting my profile! Feel free to reach out with any questions or research collaboration opportunities.
Currently supporting three interdisciplinary projects: - MOSAIC Initiative (PI: Dr. Courtney S. Thomas Tobin) Leading the development of culturally tailored health communication materials and a virtual toolkit for African/Black American communities in California living with multimorbidity, using Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) approaches. - Digital Health Interventions in West Africa (PI: Dr. Philip Massey) Contributing to the evaluation of digital tools aimed at improving reproductive health outcomes in West African settings, with a focus on implementation science and equity-centered analysis. - Scoping Review on Alternative Schools in the U.S. (PI: Dr. Bo-Kyung Elizabeth Kim) Conducting a systematic review of interventions and support programs in alternative school settings; mentoring undergraduate researchers and managing screening through Covidence.
Contributing to clinical trials at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center under the mentorship of Dr. Gloria Yeh. Supporting research on mind-body interventions aimed at improving health outcomes among individuals with complex chronic conditions. Gaining hands-on experience in implementation science and clinical data analysis.
Worked on two research projects focused on digital mental health and cross-cultural health communication: - Digital Wellbeing in Saudi Arabia (PI: Dr. Johannes Thrul) Engaged with international stakeholders to explore the benefits and risks of digital media and internet use from a digital balance and well-being perspective. Conducted literature reviews and led qualitative data analysis using Dedoose in collaboration with partners in Saudi Arabia. - Evaluation of the MINDSET App (PI: Dr. Michelle R. Kaufman) Assessed the impact of a mental health app aimed at reducing psychological distress and suicide risk among Asian American young adults. Supported literature reviews, IRB applications, survey development, and collaboration with app developers to evaluate usability and outcomes.
- Project PLAN: Dementia Literacy and Navigation for Korean Elders and Caregivers (PI: Dr. Hae-Ra Han) Supported a community-engaged dementia intervention aimed at improving medical service linkage, caregiver literacy, and quality of life for Korean elders with probable dementia and their caregivers. Conducted stakeholder interviews and led qualitative analysis of participant narratives.
Digital Sex Crime Response Team