Kim is the Deputy Executive Director of MAVA. She joined the MAVA team in 2011. Among her many roles, Kim works closely with all of the companies who come through the TechBUZZ process as applicants and manages the preparation process for all of those selected. Originally from San Diego, Kim came to the East Coast by means of UVA and lives in Old Town Alexandria with her husband and two cats. Her first job was as an the Admissions Office at the Oldfields School in Baltimore County – so she considers Charm City her first home away from home.