About the IAPP

With over 25 years of professional expertise, Kim is a seasoned veteran, boasting close to 20 years of specialized experience in data privacy across compliance, risk management, operations, and strategic initiatives. Her extensive career has predominantly unfolded in the dynamic landscape of financial services, with a brief but impactful period consulting for a global IT company. Currently, Kim finds immense fulfillment in her role as the Data Privacy Officer and HIPAA Privacy Officer for Samaritan’s Purse, a not-for-profit, nondenominational, evangelical Christian organization dedicated to providing spiritual and physical aid to individuals in need worldwide.

Before her tenure at Samaritan’s Purse, Kim held key privacy leadership positions, including Chief Privacy Officer at Ally Bank and Privacy Officer at Region’s Bank. Her professional journey commenced at Bank of America, where she dedicated 20 years to various operational roles, cultivating a profound passion for the intricacies of data privacy.

Kim is an active member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and holds prestigious privacy certifications and recognitions, including CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, and FIP. In addition, she is currently a member of the Customer Advisory Board for RadarFirst. In 2017, she took the initiative to charter and co-chair the first Birmingham IAPP KnowledgeNet Chapter, showcasing her commitment to fostering knowledge-sharing within the privacy community. Kim further contributed to the field by serving as the Co-Chair for the Charlotte KnowledgeNet Chapter in 2021 and 2022.