Kim graduated from the University of Calgary in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. She then graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 2006 with a Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy. After graduating from Occupational Therapy, Kim worked in acute mental health and tertiary mental health for 2 years. She then spent almost 2 years working at the Chris Rose therapy Center for Autism. The last ten years of Kim’s career has been spent working at Royal Inland Hospital where she has worked in the stroke unit, in-patient rehab and on various acute care floors. Most of her time at RIH has been spent working with people who have had amputations, polytraumas and pressure injuries.

Kim was born and raised in Kamloops, BC and has always enjoyed travelling and having new experiences. She currently lives in Kamloops with her husband and 2 children.